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• About Cairns - Govt tourism web site - For visitors to the area, we have maps, pages about Cairns and the facilities available. The City of Cairns is the the premier regional city in Australia, and the world's safest tropical city. It is located about 1700km from Brisbane and about 2500km from Sydney by road. ^pop (Added: 11-Oct-2004 Hits: 6)

• Cairns International Hotel ***** - A hotel that captures the unique mood of a tropical paradise. Colonial ambience and a casual charm. Rooms and suites encapsulate the spirit and style of the Tropical North with cool tiled floors, luxury Italian marble bathrooms, huge plush rugs and elegant but understated appointments. From deep windows and spacious balconies the majesty unfolds. With the Great Barrier Reef just a splash away, and a vast array of shopping, dining and services a mere stroll from the hotel's foyer. ^pop (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 4)

• Cairns Queenslander - Suites & Apartments *** - Walking distance to the Cairns Esplanade and City centre, the property consists of 93 comfortable and affordable rooms, offering suites and two bedroom apartments all with cooking facilities. The hotel also offers two swimming pools and two spa pools. Breakfast and dinner is available daily on site at Diggers Restaurant. Balconies in Hibiscus suites and in two bedroom apartments. ^pop (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 6)

• Hotel Sofitel Reef Casino Cairns ***** - On an entire block the hotel complex overlooks Trinity Inlet to one side and the city of Cairns to the other and maintains an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. All 128 rooms offer an understated sophistication with light, spacious living areas and tropical garden balconies. In addition it also provides a wide selection of restaurants, casino nightclubs and many other entertainment options for its guests to experience while at the hotel. ^pop (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 4)

• Plaza Palms Resort Cairns *** - Plaza Palms Resort offers 3 star resort-style accommodation in a setting of two acres of lush tropical gardens, located a few minutes drive from the city centre and the airport. It is easily accessible from both, and hence is ideal for both the business and holiday traveller. ^pop (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 6)

• Rydges Plaza Cairns **** - Cairns is the gateway to far North Queensland. Rydges Plaza Cairns is located in the very heart of the city, only moments away from the tour centres, shopping and restaurants. Whatever may bring you to Cairns, business or pleasure, you will be comfortably accommodated at this four star property. 98 rooms. ^pop (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 4)

• Bay Village Tropical Retreat Cairns *** - Nestled in acre of lush tropical gardens in the very heart of Cairns, Bay Village enjoys a superb location. Easy walking distance to Cairns waterfront and the central business district, this resort style property boasts a la carte dinning, a free form swimming pool, poolside cocktail bar, guest laundry and award winning gardens. Bay Village offers a number of room types featuring cool tiled floors, natural colours and surfaces, tropical fabrics and local rattan furniture. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 2)

• Cairns Colonial Club Resort *** - On 10.5 acres of award winning lush tropical gardens which feature 2500 species of plants, echoing the atmosphere of the tropical rainforests in the region. Only seven kilometres from Cairns International Airport, and six kilometres from the Cairns City Centre the "Colonial Club" is an island style resort situated on the mainland. Bright coloured standard rooms with bathrooms, carpets, televisions, curtains and bedspreads. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Cairns Reef Apartments and Motel **** - 6 kilometres from CBD. Conveniently located 600 meters from the shopping centre and just 15 minutes from the airport. Several economical restaurants and cafes are located within 10 to 15 minutes walk from the motel. The motel offers self-contained apartments and various guest rooms, all well furnished. It also features a tropical gazebo and garden. The motel has a full sized tennis court and a swimming pool where you can relax as well dine. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 2)

• Central Plaza Cairns **** - Central Plaza is conveniently located within the central business district close to all amenities. Offering one and two bedroom luxury fully self-contained apartments with terraces and all the conveniences that other properties envy. This is an ideal place to stopover before taking a flight or starting your well-deserved vacation. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 2)

• Coral Tree Inn Cairns *** - The Coral Tree Inn is resort-style holiday accommodation in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. It offers everything you might expect for a holiday in the tropics. Ideally located right in the heart of Cairns City across from a beautiful leafy park and within a 5 minute walk to Cairns City Centre with shops, restaurants, theatre, art galleries and casino. The Coral Tree Inn is close to all the reef departures for the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Country Comfort Sunlodge Cairns **** - Welcome to the Country Comfort Sunlodge, Cairns - ideally located just a few minutes walk from the city centre and 10 minutes from Cairns airport. A fabulous Northern Queensland style hotel, where the tropical ambience and welcoming Country Comfort hospitality await you. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Getaways On Grafton Cairns **** - In a prime area, close to the City and Cairns Esplanade, ideal to take advantage of everything Cairns has to offer. Luxuriate in these one and two bedroom boutique apartments and villas. Forget everyday as you relax beside the pool or in the spa and soak up the Far North Queensland tropical lifestyle. Enjoy a casual barbecue or unwind on your balcony, which captures the cool sea breezes. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Hotel Cairns *** - Hotel Cairns is ideally located just a few minutes walk from the city of Cairns, and 10 minutes drive from the airport. Cairns is blessed with some of nature's masterpieces. Among them are the Great Barrier Reef and the many islands that dot the coast, the Daintree River and Rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands are just some of the world famous sights to see and experience in Cairns. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Inn Cairns Apartments **** - Boutique style 1 bedroom apartments in the heart of Cairns a short walk from Trinity Wharf, The Pier Marketplace and the Reef Casino. These spacious apartments offer self-contained accommodation that includes private balconies to take advantage of the Tropical North Queensland scenery. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Lake Central Cairns *** - Cairns is the gateway to far North Queensland. Lake Central Cairns is located in the very heart of the city, only moments away from the tour centres, shopping and restaurants. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Oasis Resort Cairns **** - Set in two hectares of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens right in the heart of Cairns. The resort features a vast central courtyard with own sandy beach and large free form swimming pool. 314 rooms. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Palm Royale Hotel Cairns **** - Between the rainforest covered mountain range and the tropical Coral Sea. The hotel is a 150 room boutique, resort-style hotel styled on Mediterranean architecture whilst incorporating classic design influences of the tropics. Combined with contemporary elements of arches, wrought iron and terracotta tiles with light, airy colours, good quality fabrics and subtle lighting, offering guests a totally unique atmosphere. Lush, landscaped gardens and tropical swimming pools. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Queens Court Hotel Cairns *** - Pristine 3.5 star hotel, centrally located, 300 meters to waterfront and shopping, night markets, cafes, reef and rainforest departures. All tours pick up from the hotel. Public transport is available at the door for excursions to the Northern Beaches. Queens Court features tropical gardens and pool, guest laundry, Bistro dining, transit lounge, BBQ facilities, internet facilities and off street parking. All rooms have cable television, air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities and daily service. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Shangri-la Hotel the Marina Cairns ***** - The Marlin Marina, departure point for cruising to the Great Barrier Reef, is right on the doorstep. The city centre and Cairns Convention Centre just a short stroll away. Spectacular rainforest lobby. Stunning Great Barrier Reef aquarium. All the services and luxuries of a 5 star international hotel. Casual, yet elegant. 219 guest rooms and suites. Soak up the view from a private balcony overlooking the Marlin Marina, tranquil Trinity Bay, rainforest gardens or the crystal blue pool. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

• Sheridan Plaza Hotel Cairns **** - The Sheridan Plaza Hotel offers affordable elegance only minutes from Cairns International and Domestic Airports, and the Cairns central business district. Superbly appointed hotel rooms and suites designed to cater to the needs of the leisure or corporate traveller, with all the comforts of a quality boutique hotel. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 2)

• Tropic Towers Apartments Cairns **** - Minutes from the heart of Cairns city, Tropic Towers Apartments is the perfect place to stay while holidaying in tropical North Queensland, and is ideally situated as a base for your explorations of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, Daintree and Cape Tribulation. All one and two bedroom apartments are beautifully appointed and self contained with fully equipped kitchen. The apartments are spacious air-conditioned and all have private balconies. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 2)

• Tropical Queenslander - Holiday Studios *** - Walking distance to the popular Cairns Esplanade, close to many attractions, restaurants and city centre. A perfect accommodation base to explore the tropical Northern Queensland and the beauty of the reef and rainforest. 58 guestrooms offer quality and comfort at an affordable price. Guests can prepare meals at the kitchen and have fun at the swimming pool. (Added: 13-Oct-2004 Hits: 3)

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