Cairns e la Grande Barriera Corallina

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Babinda boulders in the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Australia. Legend has it that the spirit of an Aboriginal woman resides in the Boulders waiting for the return of her love. Our tour guide told us the tragic love story of Oolana and Dyga. Oolana is a beautiful young lady destined to marry an Elder from her tribe. After the pair was married, another tribe wanders into their community and Oolana fell in love with a young, handsome man from the visiting tribe. As their forbidden love blossoms, they run away. But their respective tribes found the couple in the Babinda Boulder and soon, Dyga was captured and taken away from Oolana. Oolana, knowing that she cannot be with the person she loved, throws herself to the deep waterhole of the boulders. Today, it seems like Oolana is still looking for her true love as there are stories of mysterious deaths of young men swimming in the creek. Our tourist guide told us that Oolana lures these young men into the waterhole where her spirit resides, and realising that the man was not the true love that she was looking for, she brings his body back to the rocks. Of all the deaths that occurred in the creek, all but one was a male victim. The mysteries of Babinda Boulders are still being told and a warning sign is erected outside the creek, warning of the dangers of the Boulders. Fortunately, there's a shallow waterhole near the Boulders which still has pristine and cool water. This waterhole is safe to swim in. #gopro #goprophotography
Babinda boulders in the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Australia. Legend has it that the spirit of an Aboriginal woman resides in the Boulders waiting for the return of her love. Our tour guide told us the tragic love story of Oolana and Dyga. Oolana is a beautiful young lady destined to marry an Elder from her tribe. After the pair was married, another tribe wanders into their community and Oolana fell in love with a young, handsome man from the visiting tribe. As their forbidden love blossoms, they run away. But their respective tribes found the couple in the Babinda Boulder and soon, Dyga was captured and taken away from Oolana. Oolana, knowing that she cannot be with the person she loved, throws herself to the deep waterhole of the boulders. Today, it seems like Oolana is still looking for her true love as there are stories of mysterious deaths of young men swimming in the creek. Our tourist guide told us that Oolana lures these young men into the waterhole where her spirit resides, and realising that the man was not the true love that she was looking for, she brings his body back to the rocks. Of all the deaths that occurred in the creek, all but one was a male victim. The mysteries of Babinda Boulders are still being told and a warning sign is erected outside the creek, warning of the dangers of the Boulders. Fortunately, there's a shallow waterhole near the Boulders which still has pristine and cool water. This waterhole is safe to swim in. #gopro #goprophotography
One of the best ways to experience a place is from the skies. If you feel like splurging, a helicopter flight over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do when visiting Tropical North Queensland in Australia.
This is a popular swimming spot - and for good reason. Try to visit on weekdays and out of school hours for your best chance to beat the crowds. but even with them it's still a pretty awesome sight! #waterlust www.cheskiesgaplife.com
Stoney Creek Falls is one of the smaller more local swim spots and waterfalls near Cairns. Perfect place to chill out and cool down.

Dove dormire a Cairns e la Grande Barriera Corallina

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove è celebre soprattutto per le splendide spiagge e per attrazioni come Spiaggia di Palm Cove e Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Palm Cove
Trinity Beach mostrando paesaggio tropicale, spiaggia e vista del paesaggio

Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach è celebre soprattutto per le splendide spiagge e per attrazioni come Trinity Beach e Kewarra Beach.

Trinity Beach
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob è celebre per le spiagge e non solo! Altre due tappe fondamentali sono anche Yorkeys Knob Beach e Half Moon Bay Golf Course.

Yorkeys Knob
Clifton Beach mostrando montagna, golf e hotel di lusso o resort

Clifton Beach

I turisti amano Clifton Beach per le spiagge e per attrazioni come Clifton Village Shopping Centre e Clifton Beach.

Clifton Beach
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach

Le spiagge, i ristoranti e i giardini sono solo alcune delle principali attrazioni di Holloways Beach. Altre due tappe da non perdere in zona sono sicuramente Yorkeys Knob Beach e Holloways Beach.

Holloways Beach
Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park è celebre per lo shopping e non solo! Altre due tappe fondamentali sono anche Barlow Park e Cazaly's Stadium (Stadio).

Parramatta Park
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Il prezzo è 117 € a notte nel periodo 3 mar - 4 mar
117 €
3 mar - 4 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel di lusso a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come la colazione (a pagamento), il servizio in camera e un centro fitness aperto ...
9/10 Wonderful! (969 recensioni)
Very nice hotel. Unbelievable view! Nice breakfast. Great location

Recensione del 17 feb 2026

Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Il prezzo è 102 € a notte nel periodo 18 mar - 19 mar
102 €
18 mar - 19 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel di lusso a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come 2 ristoranti, la colazione (a pagamento) e il servizio in camera 24 ore ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1005 recensioni)
Costruzione che avrebbe bisogno di un piccolo restyling, colazione non all’altezza

Recensione del 16 lug 2019

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Il prezzo è 129 € a notte nel periodo 26 mar - 27 mar
129 €
26 mar - 27 mar
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel per famiglie a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, 2 bar/lounge e la colazione (a pagamento). Nelle ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (981 recensioni)
Amazing hotel
The hotel is great, 1 min away from the reef terminal. The room is big enough and the service is unparalleled

Recensione del 10 gen 2024

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns e la Grande Barriera Corallina: visualizza tutte le 1314 strutture
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Soggiorna in questo aparthotel a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 3 piscine all'aperto. Nelle recensioni, ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1616 recensioni)
Ottima struttura per un soggiorno di qualche giorno a Cairns. Ben organizzato e ottimi servizi. Camere pulite. Posizione ottima.

Recensione del 1 dic 2024

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Alloggia in questo aparthotel per famiglie a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 3 piscine all'aperto. ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (764 recensioni)
Wonderful resort!
Coconut is amazing. Highly recommended for families. a lot of fun for kids. The staff is very nice and helpful. Apartments very tidy and well furnished

Recensione del 3 set 2017

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp Palm Cove QLD
Alloggia in questo aparthotel di lusso a Cairns. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e una comoda posizione sulla ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (865 recensioni)
Clean and spacious room, comfortable stay, and a great location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

Recensione del 19 gen 2026

Drift Palm Cove
Mostra tutte le strutture a Cairns e la Grande Barriera Corallina
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

Luoghi di interesse da non perdere

Cairns Esplanade che include piscina, hotel di lusso o resort e nuoto

Cairns Esplanade

Una passeggiata lungo la costa, tra palme e giardini rigogliosi, da dove ammirare il sole che sorge sul Mar dei Coralli.

Cairns Esplanade
One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre (centro commerciale)

Ti chiedi quali siano le migliori occasioni per fare acquisti in zona Tropical North Waterfront? Allora Cairns Central Shopping Centre (centro commerciale) è la meta che fa per te. Ammira le barriere coralline di questa zona perfetta per passeggiare e scopri i tour guidati dell'area.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre (centro commerciale)
Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Spiaggia di Palm Cove

Situata tra la Daintree Rainforest e la Grande Barriera Corallina, questa spiaggia costeggiata da palme è un luogo idilliaco in cui staccare la spina o cominciare un'avventura.

Spiaggia di Palm Cove
Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina

Cairns Marlin Marina

Vale decisamente la pena di fare due passi lungo il litorale di Tropical North Waterfront facendo un salto a Cairns Marlin Marina. Ammira le barriere coralline di questa zona perfetta per passeggiare e scopri i tour guidati dell'area.

Cairns Marlin Marina
Esplanade Lagoon mostrando località costiera e hotel

Esplanade Lagoon (laguna)

Dopo aver trascorso una giornata a esplorare le attrazioni della città, tuffatevi nelle rifrescanti acque di questa laguna, una delle mete più visitate di Cairns.

Esplanade Lagoon (laguna)
Cairns Convention Centre (Centro congressi)

Cairns Convention Centre (Centro congressi)

Durante il tuo viaggio a Tropical North Waterfront, scoprirai i maggiori eventi e manifestazioni in corso a Cairns Convention Centre (Centro congressi). Ammira le barriere coralline di questa zona perfetta per passeggiare e scopri i tour guidati dell'area.

Cairns Convention Centre (Centro congressi)

Città vicino Cairns e la Grande Barriera Corallina

Cairns e Northern Beaches mostrando segnaletica

Kuranda

Barron Gorge at sunrise. I managed to get there before the white water rafters arrived.

Koah

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views

Cairns

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