Yorkeys Knob (Cairns), Australia
Yorkeys Knob (Cairns), Australia
The picturesque town of Yorkeys Knob, dominated by its dramatic headland, is your gateway to Cairns - one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders. Just offshore, immense bastions of living coral form the Great Barrier Reef. Sixteen miles of superb beaches stretch to the north of the city - the famed Marlin Coast. Inland lays the ancient rainforest of Daintree National Park.
Cairns' graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. A travel tip - Cairns is pronounced "cans."
Points of Interest
- Great Barrier Reef
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Kuranda Skyrail
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Flecker Botanical Gardens
- Outdoor Adventure
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Palm Cove
More about Yorkeys Knob (Cairns), Australia Points of Interest
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Great Barrier Reef -
The world's largest reef system stretches for some 1,250 miles along the Queensland coast and is comprised of more than 2,000 islands and 3,000 reefs.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway -
Ride this famous railway on a scenic journey that takes you on a thrilling ride over bridges, through tunnels and into the rainforest, passing spectacular waterfalls and the magnificent Barron Gorge.
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Kuranda Skyrail -
Soar above Australia's World Heritage tropical rainforest on a 6-person gondola. Immerse yourself in an intimate rainforest experience that transports you from the canopy to the rainforest floor.
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Rainforestation Nature Park -
Set on 100 acres of World Heritage Rainforest, this eco-friendly tourist attraction is situated five minutes from the Kuranda Village and features Army Duck Rainforest Tours (with Tropical Fruit Orchard), Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and Kuranda's largest Koala & Wildlife Park.
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Flecker Botanical Gardens -
Flecker Garden epitomises the diversity of tropical flora that can be found across the world's tropical regions including plants from the steamy jungles of South East Asia, South America, Africa and of course Far North Queensland.
- Outdoor Adventure -
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park -
Celebrate the Aboriginal culture when you spend a day at a traditional Tjapukai camp. Throw a boomerang, enjoy a dance performance, view ancient artifacts and interact with these warm, native people.
- Palm Cove -
