Cairns - A guide to be amazed

There's a lot to be said about Australia, there's no doubt. However, the one thing that we can all agree on is that it holds one of the most breathtaking ecosystems in the world, one of the 7 World Natural Wonders, known as the Great Barrier Reef. We've seen it so many times, in so many pictures and documentaries that it seems more like a scenery made up by Hollywood than a real place that exists. Even when I arrived to Australia I coudn't truly believe I'd visit the only organism that can be seen from space. When I started planning my trip I realised how overwhelming all the information can be, so I decided to write the most important information discovered on my trip there. 

First of all is the issue of diving in the GBR. Many of us never came around to getting certified by PADI so do free diving, but what most good tours offer is an Introductory dive. This means that you'll be with an instructor at all times. Normally you won't be in a group larger than 4 people, some other times like me you'll be all by ourself with the instructor and once you've learned how to really dive, they'll let you dive freel but keeping a good eye on you. The best advice I can give is to keep calm and trust that you'll learn how to dive on your own. I saw many people panicking soon before long and it totally ruined their trip. I took the services with The Reef Experience and I have no complains, it was around 180 AUD, it included pick up, meals and one free dive, and second introductory dive is about 60 AUD. Do it! And no, I'm not getting paid by advertising them.

Surprisingly, the area of Cairns has a lot to offer aside from the GBR. I personally oved spending half a day in Kuranda, a small hippie town with a Koala reserve where you can get your picture taken cuddling a Koala or hanging out with Wallabies and Kangaroos. Also, there's the beaches like Palm Cove that are nothing, but a piece of heaven of earth. However, beware, crocodiles and jellyfish like these little pieces of heaven on earth, so you would do good in asking if it's appropiate to enter the warm waters. 

At last, but not least, I could not talk about Cairns without including the Daintree Forest, quite possible the oldest rainforest in the world and another World Heritage that you can not miss. Due to scheduling conflicts and the fact that neither in my group could drive, we took a day tour and enjoy part of the beauty that involves this breathtaking sanctuary. If I could do it again, I would do it by car or van and spend more than just a few hours in the rainforest. You'll see all kinds of animals there, crocs, turtles, the elusive cassowary, spiders and well, anything that would kill you if you don't follow the instructions you'll see all around the place. Do not be fool, a few weeks before us going there, a young woman was eaten by a crocodile for reckless behavour. Remember, DO NOT camp near the waters, crocodiles like to explore and eat intrusive tourists. 

Aside from all my tips and insight I have nothing to say but enjoy Cairns, walk by beach at night, you'll be amazed and will love it without any doubts. Keep your eyes open, we saw a cute stingray sneaking a peer by the piers at dawn.

Recommended minimum stay: 5 days.


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