Cairns Trip Wrap-up

So finally, to wrap up my Cairns experience and an opportunity to sum up the information and knowledge gained from my trip. I hope my blogs have inspired you to visit Cairns and found it useful for your own planning.

Night swimming in the Cairns foreshore... open until 10pm

 Things you need to know

• December is wet season in Cairns - it's in the tropics after all!
• There is a reason why the locals do not swim in their beaches in summer - crocs and stringers abound. It is the same reason why the locals can be found in the nearest water holes. 
• Vinegar helps with blue bottle jelly fishes!
• Cairns is quite flat and easy to drive. Rent a car - easiest way to get around Cairns and the surrounds.
• Mission Beach is located almost two hours away from Cairns - only attempt to drive there if you are staying there. Day trips from Cairns is not worth it.  
• Gillies Highway really is a winding road - trust the Information staff when they tell you this!

Swimmers Beware!

Must Do

• Take every opportunity to swim in the waterfalls particularly Babinda Boulders and Millaa Milla Falls. Catfish breeding season be damned! 
• Cool down in the pool in the Cairns foreshore - then head for the night markets.
• Take a Guided Tour of Paronella Park. The drive is worth it.
• Opt for the Outer Reef - scuba dive if your funds allow you.

Explore the Biggest Living Organism, seen from space!

 Highlights

The highlight of our Cairns trip for me:

• Snorkelling in the outer reef of the Great Barrier Reef
• Swimming in a rock pool in the Daintree National Park
• Guided Tour of Paronella Park 
• Driving along the Bruce Highway 
• Eating fresh fruit along the way
• Visiting the waterfalls 
• Guided Tour - Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation
• Staying at the Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club
• Walking along the foreshore of Cairns and wading in the pool

Explore Paronella Park... and learn about it's history.

Please feel free to leave a comments - or ask any questions.

Until next time....