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Tanks Arts Centre
The Tanks Arts Centre, whilst being a stand-alone venue, is an integral part of the 42 hectare Cairns Botanic Gardens Precinct . Along with the Flecker Garden, the Tanks Arts Centre was placed on the Queensland State Heritage Register in 2007. The demands of naval operations in the Pacific during World War II led to … Read more
Big Murray Cod (Goondiwindi)
The Big Murray Cod was built in celebration of the Lion Club’s 50th anniversary in 2015. The 6.5m tall fibreglass design was from a Lions Club Member, Peter Smith, who was inspired by a statue he saw in New Zealand. You can find the Big Murray Cod at the Redmond Park rest stop. There are … Read more
Rainforestation
Rainforestation Nature Park is an attraction between Kuranda and Cairns, combining Indigenous culture, Australian wildlife, and rainforest of the Wet Tropics. Established in 1974, the 100 acres of World Heritage Rainforest offers an authentic insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Prices vary greatly depending on the packages you choose with entry. For the … Read more
Pioneer Cemetery
Mareeba Pioneer Cemetery was established shortly before the turn of the 19th century. It contains inscriptions that range from 1896 to 2007. Approximately two-thirds of the burials here are unmarked. To Get There
Copperlode Dam
Lake Morris (Copperlode Dam) is a freshwater reservoir dam servicing the city of Cairns. Playground and picnic area above the dam. Walk or use a separate road down to the dam wall.
Freshwater Railway Station
Freshwater Railway Station is one of the stations on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Located north-west of Cairns, it is the station before the scenic climb up the mountains begin and a popular departure point as an alternative to departing from Cairns. The Kuranda Scenic Railway was built between 1887 and 1891. Freshwater Railway Station was … Read more
Botanic Gardens (Cairns)
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. The Tanks Art Centre is near to the Botanic Gardens entrance and part of the Cairns Botanic Gardens Precinct.
Centenary Lakes (Cairns)
Part of the Cairns Botanic Gardens , Centenary Lakes is a nature play area, enabling children to explore and interact with the surroundings and features of the park. The lakes are also the setting for the Zhanjiang Friendship Garden, celebrating the sister city relationship with Zhanjiang in China.
