Tag Archives: Cairns

Tropical gardens…but be warned!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by simpletravelourway

We couldn’t resist a visit to the Botanical Gardens in Cairns.  It’s free, it’s tropical, and is a good walk from our AirBnB to get there.  But we’ll add a cautionary note.  We stopped in the visitor center and chatted … Continue reading →

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A visit that clicked all the boxes

Posted on June 15, 2014 by simpletravelourway

As we travel, we search out opportunities (at no cost) where we might learn a little more about the new place we’re visiting.  One such opportunity in Cairns was a 2-hour guided bird walk (free) at the Botanical Gardens (also … Continue reading →

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On the Waterfront

Posted on June 7, 2014 by simpletravelourway

We came to Cairns for the water.  Strung along the Pacific Ocean, the city is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.  We envisioned days on the water.  Somewhere along the way we read jellyfish along the coast … Continue reading →

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