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September 2006 - Australia - Cairns

We spent four days in Cairns. Cairns is a regional city and Local Government Area located in far northern Queensland. The city is rapidly expanding, with a population over 146,000 and is reliant on the sugar and tourism industries. Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef is only one-and-a-half hours away by boat. Located only 17 degrees below the equator the weather in Cairns was very similar to the weather in Hawaii. It was in the 80's during the day and 60's at night. We never encountered any storms and the weather for the most part was very tranquil. Chelle and I spent our time in Cairns snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef (Michaelmas Cay), visiting the Kurunda rainforest, and visiting with some Australian residents who used to live in our apartment community in St. Louis. Remember you can click on a photo for a larger image.
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The birds include a: Crested Tern, Common Noddy, Booby Bird, Sooty Tern, Lesser Crested Terns and Silver Gulls
The birds include a: Crested Tern, Common Noddy, Booby Bird, Sooty Tern, Lesser Crested Terns and Silver Gulls		 A view of Ocean Spirit anchored far from shore
A view of Ocean Spirit anchored far from shore		 Michaelmas Cay took 5,000 years to form from the wind and water
Michaelmas Cay took 5,000 years to form from the wind and water		 All of these birds are currently nesting and protecting their eggs from predators
All of these birds are currently nesting and protecting their eggs from predators
Because this is a protected area we were required to stay behind the white rope
Because this is a protected area we were required to stay behind the white rope		 Michaelmas Cay info
Michaelmas Cay info		 Michaelmas Cay info
Michaelmas Cay info		 We are now onboard Ocean Spirit I as we finish snorkeling and head back to Cairns
We are now onboard Ocean Spirit I as we finish snorkeling and head back to Cairns
A few people from other cruise companies are left behind as we begin to head back to Cairns
A few people from other cruise companies are left behind as we begin to head back to Cairns		 This is as close as other people can get to the Cay. Only three tourist operators are allowed to physically land on the Cay
This is as close as other people can get to the Cay. Only three tourist operators are allowed to physically land on the Cay		 As we approach Cairns notice how muddy the water becomes
As we approach Cairns notice how muddy the water becomes		 We must stay within these channel markers which are dredged to 30 ft. Veer outside of this and risk running aground
We must stay within these channel markers which are dredged to 30 ft. Veer outside of this and risk running aground
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