Cairns is a city located in Queensland, Australia. It has a population of over 200,000 people and English is the main language spoken. The city has a tropical climate and is the primary gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest regions. Some of the top attractions in Cairns include visiting the Great Barrier Reef, going on a helicopter tour of the city, experiencing Aboriginal cultural performances at Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, and going horseback riding or ATV tours through the nearby Kuranda Rainforest. Hotels in Cairns like the Hotel Cairns and Hotel Shangri-La Marina provide accommodation and access to the local sights.

2. Capital
Language
Population 20,23,7661
ISD Code
Time Difference
Currency
Canberra
English
61
GMT + 10:00 / IST + 05:30
Australian Dollar
1AUD = 0.77 USD
1AUD = 33.97 INR

3. CAIRNS
Cairns is a modern tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere
and is the primary gateway to Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
region. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider Tropical
North Queensland region with front door access to World
Heritage listed Reef, Rainforest and Outback

4. FACTS AND FIGURES
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world - more or less the same size as
USA. However it also has the lowest population density in the world, with only two
people per square kilometer.
Australia is politically divided into six states and two territories, each one offering a
different experience for the traveller. Gold Coast falls in the state of Queensland.
Time: Australia is divided into three time zones. Eastern is GMT +10, Central is
GMT +9.5, and Western is GMT +8.
Other than the Northern Territory and Western Australia, all states observe daylight
saving time in summer.
Electricity: Electrical current is 240/250 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are used
but are different to those in most other countries.
Currency : Australian $ (AUD). 1 AUD = 35 INR / 1 USD = 1.30 AUD

5. These items are prohibited and will be seized and destroyed by AQIS, or one can drop them in the quarantine bins at the airport. Its recommended to declare
all the items that the pax are carrying along with them to avoid fines.
EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS: All whole, dried and powdered egg, and egg products that contain more than 10% egg as an ingredient, such as mayonnaise.
DAIRY PRODUCTS: All dairy products (unless from a country listed as foot and mouth free). Whole and dried products that contain more than 10% dairy
product as an ingredient. Infant formula accompanying a child and New Zealand dairy products are allowed.
UNCANNED MEAT PRODUCTS: All animal species - fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved meat, including salami and sausages.
LIVE ANIMALS: All mammals, birds, birds’ eggs, and nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects
LIVE PLANTS: All potted/bare rooted plants, cuttings, roots, bulbs, corms, rhizomes, stems and other viable plant
material
SEEDS AND NUTS: Cereal grains, popping corn, raw nuts, chestnuts, pine cones, birdseed, unidentified seeds,
and some commercially packaged seeds and seed ornaments
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES : All fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables
PLEASE CHECK ON –www.aqis.gov.au FOR FURTHER DETAILS

6. CAIRNS
ITINERARIES
CAIRNS – 04 HOTEL NIGHTS AT HOTELCAIRNS
CAIRNS – 04 HOTEL NIGHTS AT HOTEL SHANGRI - LA

7. CAIRNS – 04 HOTEL NIGHTS AT HOTELCAIRNS
DAY 1
INDIA – CAIRNS
Welcome to Cairns! Arrive here and check into the hotel. Enjoy Indian Dinner.
Overnight in at Hotel Cairns.
DAY 2
CAIRNS
After breakfast go to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park. (Transfer to Kuranda for 1 way sky rail. Have lunch.
Later enjoy ATV rides or horse riding. Enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in at Hotel Cairns.
DAY 3
CAIRNS
We take you Hot Air Ballooning today.
After breakfast you will go to the Great Barrier Reef - One of the natural wonders of the world. See the
brilliant colours and fascinating life forms of the world heritage Great Barrier Reef – world’s largest
expanse of corals. Touch some of the unique marine creatures in the Marine Touch tank. Enjoy a hot/cold
buffet lunch. Take a guided tour on the glass bottom boat & the semi-submersible. Spend the day
enjoying the most spectacular marine life and corals. Enjoy a swim in the calm waters of the sea, snorkel
to view the coral and marine life. You can also try scuba diving, Undersea Walk or take a helicopter ride
over the scenic Barrier Reef on your own at an additional charge. Dinner at the Indian restaurant.
Overnight in at Hotel Cairns.
DAY 4
CAIRNS
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free at leisure or for conferencing. (Refer to conferencing package)
Enjoy lunch and dinner at an Indian restaurant close by.
Overnight in at Hotel Cairns.
DAY 5
CAIRNS – INDIA
After breakfast we check out of the hotel to board a flight back to India, with vivid memories of a great tour
with SOTC.

8. CAIRNS – 04 HOTEL NIGHTS AT HOTEL SHANGRI - LA
DAY 1
INDIA – CAIRNS
Welcome to Cairns! Arrive here and check into the hotel. Enjoy Indian Dinner. Overnight in Cairns at
hotel Shangri La.
DAY 2
CAIRNS
After breakfast at the hotel you will go to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park. (Transfer to Kuranda for one way
sky rail. Have lunch. Later enjoy ATV rides or horse riding. Enjoy Indian dinner.
Overnight in Cairns at hotel Shangri La.
DAY 3
CAIRNS
We take you Hot Air Ballooning today. After breakfast you will go to the Great Barrier Reef - One of the
natural wonders of the world. See the brilliant colours and fascinating life forms of the world heritage
Great Barrier Reef – world’s largest expanse of corals. Touch some of the unique marine creatures in
the Marine Touch tank. Enjoy a hot/cold buffet lunch. Take a guided tour on the glass bottom boat & the
semi-submersible. Spend the day enjoying the most spectacular marine life and corals. Enjoy a swim in
the calm waters of the sea, snorkel to view the coral and marine life. You can also try scuba diving,
Undersea Walk or take a helicopter ride over the scenic Barrier Reef on your own at an additional
charge. Dinner at the Indian restaurant. Overnight in Cairns at hotel Shangri La.
DAY 4
CAIRNS
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free at leisure or for conferencing. (Refer to conferencing package)
Enjoy lunch and dinner at an Indian restaurant close by. Overnight in Cairns at hotel Shangri La.
DAY 5
CAIRNS - INDIA
After breakfast we check out of the hotel to board a flight back to India, with vivid memories of a great
tour with SOTC.

9. HOTELS
IN
CAIRNS

10. The Hotel
Cairns
The Hotel Cairns with its
impeccably private and tropical
ambience is superbly situated in
the heart of Cairns, one block from
the famous Esplanade.
Set back from the street and well
shaded by tropical trees and plants
the hotel boasts a tourist
information service, an outdoor
pool and spa, function rooms,
onsite carpark and restaurant.

11. The Hotel
Shangri- la Marina
Ideally located in the heart of Cairns, ShangriLa Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, gently frames
the city's foreshore, overlooking the Marlin
Marina, Trinity Bay and surrounding mountain
ranges. This convenient inner-city location is
just a short 10-minute drive to the Cairns
International Airport, a 5-minute walk to the
Cairns Convention Centre, and a short stroll
to the Esplanade Lagoon, Pier Shopping, Pier
Dining Promenade and Great Barrier Reef
Departure Terminal. In keeping with ShangriLa Hotels & Resorts' renowned level of
service and luxury facilities world-wide,
Shangri-La Hotel.
www.shangri-la.com.
No of Rooms – 256,
Facilities - Internet via television, Connection
for laptop, Air conditioning, Television,
Satellite television, In-house movie, Radio,
Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Trouser
press, Automatic wake-up call, Voltage 240v

12. SIGHTSEEING
IN
CAIRNS

13. HELICOPTER RIDE
See Cairns like never before.. Fly over the
Esplanade and the New Marina enjoying the
views of the city against the lush mountain back
drop of the table lands..

14. The winner for 2004 Excellence Award for best Australian
Tourism Attraction
Tjapukai is a magical, mystical world dedicated to preserving and
presenting authentic Aboriginal culture with the aid of technology.
Visitors get a complete & meaningful glimpse of the ancient culture
Tjapukai showcases
Australia’s 40,000 year old
culture of the rainforest people
of Tropical North Queensland.

15. HOT AIR BALLOON
Weather permitting, ‘Hot Air’, an early
morning activity takes off daily at 0430hrs for
sunrise tours. Watch balloons being inflated
& enjoy the 30 min air ride

16. THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
a natural wonder of the world
The Great Barrier Reef is
the largest coral reef in the
world, roughly parallel to
the coast of Queensland,
Australia, for almost
2,000km. Australia has
almost 1/5th of the world's
reef area and most is
located in the GBR.

17. KURANDA RAINFOREST
The picturesque rainforest village of Kuranda has been drawing visitors for centuries,
from local Aboriginal tribes to today’s visitors from around the world. Located just
25km north-west from Cairns, Kuranda village is nestled in World Heritage-listed
rainforest on the banks of the Barron River

18. Now located at Kuranda, 35 minutes west of Cairns, BLAZING SADDLES specializes in half-day rainforest
adventure tours, either horse riding, an ATV (quad bike) ride. You can also take a combination of both rides in
one day! You will enjoy a 2 hour tour and experience the beauty of the rainforest flora and fauna. The rides
commence through bush land surrounding the Blazing Saddles complex. Native Australian forest and
rainforest surroundings provide interesting and adventurous trails and also many native animals and birds.
Spectacular views over the tablelands provide wonderful memories.

19. IMAGES
OF
CAIRNS

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