Cairns is truly a world-renowned tourist destination. This "capital of the north" lures more than 3 million visitors a year to its tropical, relaxed ambiance.

Even more alluring than the city's charms are the surrounding extravagances of nature, including two of the world's most biologically diverse and unique ecosystems - the World Heritage listed rainforests of the Wet Tropics and the underwater spectacular of the Great Barrier Reef.

A rich Indigenous heritage is evident in the national parks, small towns and picturesque holiday resorts that line the length of sun-drenched coast all the way from Ingham to Cooktown, while a trip to the south-west reveals the subterranean underworld of Udara Volcanic National Park. To the east lie secluded tropical islands, coral cays and a wealth of unparalleled marine beauty.

Your visit to Cairns and its glorious surrounds will be enhanced by:

• 8 comprehensive maps to help you plot your course
• over 500 full-colour photographs of attractions and tourist sites
• addresses, contact numbers and opening hours of tourist attractions
• facts about the area's indigenous heritage, social history and agriculture
• natural history break-out boxes showing where you're likely to see wildlife or flora of the region

A focus on "going bush" will lead you to the best national parks, campsites, walking trails and waterfalls, while city heritage walks, architecture, museums, galleries and landmarks are all showcased in detail.

Begin your journey of discovery today with this action-packed Steve Parish Discovery Guide.

Price:

$24.95

Member Price:

$22.45

Gold Member Price:

$21.20

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