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Palm Cove: The Northern Beaches Resort That Sets the Standard

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Palm Cove: The Northern Beaches Resort That Sets the Standard

The village north of Cairns has built a reputation as Queensland's most sophisticated resort precinct.

By The Daily Cairns · 24 June 2026

Diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns

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Diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns

The world's largest coral ecosystem begins just 30 minutes offshore.

By The Daily Cairns · 24 June 2026

First Nations business activity in Cairns expands as procurement policies shift

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First Nations business activity in Cairns expands as procurement policies shift

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enterprises in the Cairns region are securing more government and corporate contracts as procurement frameworks evolve.

By The Daily Cairns · 24 June 2026

Arts and culture in Cairns: galleries, theatre, and live music

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Arts and culture in Cairns: galleries, theatre, and live music

Cairns Art Gallery to Paniyiri — the tropical city's cultural life.

By Cairns Daily · 24 June 2026

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation: Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation: Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef

Two World Heritage Areas meet at one of the planet's most extraordinary biodiversity hotspots.

By The Daily Cairns · 23 June 2026

Cairns Hospital expansion and tropical medicine investment signals regional health ambitions

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Cairns Hospital expansion and tropical medicine investment signals regional health ambitions

Planning for expanded capacity at Cairns Hospital, together with growing tropical disease research capability, is positioning the city as a regional health hub for North Queensland and the Pacific.

By The Daily Cairns · 23 June 2026

Sports and fitness in Cairns: your complete guide

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Sports and fitness in Cairns: your complete guide

Reef diving to Bump Track — how Cairns stays active.

By Cairns Daily · 23 June 2026

Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Cairns for 2026

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Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Cairns for 2026

The top gyms and fitness studios in Cairns for every budget and fitness goal.

By The Daily Cairns · 22 June 2026

Indigenous Tourism in Cairns: Connecting Visitors to Oldest Living Culture

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Indigenous Tourism in Cairns: Connecting Visitors to Oldest Living Culture

The Djabugay and Yirrganydji people offer cultural tourism experiences of extraordinary depth.

By The Daily Cairns · 22 June 2026

Kuranda: The Village in the Rainforest

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Kuranda: The Village in the Rainforest

The Skyrail and the Scenic Railway provide two extraordinary ways to reach the rainforest village above Cairns.

By The Daily Cairns · 22 June 2026

The Daintree: Where Reef Meets Rainforest

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The Daintree: Where Reef Meets Rainforest

North of Cairns, two World Heritage environments meet at the edge of the Coral Sea.

By The Daily Cairns · 22 June 2026

Rainforest walks near Cairns: the best trails

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Rainforest walks near Cairns: the best trails

Barron Gorge, Daintree, and the Atherton Tablelands walking guide.

By Cairns Daily · 22 June 2026

Best family activities in Cairns

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Best family activities in Cairns

Reef to rainforest — Cairns' top family experiences.

By Cairns Daily · 22 June 2026

Moving to Cairns: the complete 2026 guide

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Moving to Cairns: the complete 2026 guide

Reef, rainforest, and tropical life — what to know before relocating to Far North Queensland.

By Cairns Daily · 22 June 2026

James Cook University Cairns: Education in the Tropics

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James Cook University Cairns: Education in the Tropics

The tropical campus provides the research and education that the Far North needs.

By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026

Port Douglas: The Luxury Alternative to Cairns

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Port Douglas: The Luxury Alternative to Cairns

The small town 70 kilometres north of Cairns provides a more exclusive tropical experience.

By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026

Snorkelling in Cairns: the complete guide

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Snorkelling in Cairns: the complete guide

Day trips, locations, and what to see on the Great Barrier Reef.

By Cairns Daily · 21 June 2026

Best parks and natural spaces in Cairns

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Best parks and natural spaces in Cairns

Reef, rainforest, and national parks — Cairns sits beside two World Heritage areas.

By Cairns Daily · 21 June 2026

Cost of Living in Cairns 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

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Cost of Living in Cairns 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

What does it really cost to live in Cairns in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

Atherton Tablelands: The Volcanic Wonderland Above Cairns

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Atherton Tablelands: The Volcanic Wonderland Above Cairns

The plateau above the coast holds waterfalls, crater lakes, and cool-climate agriculture.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

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