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Fiji
Island resorts, warm tropical water and easy escapes for families and couples.
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Cairns
A tropical waterfront city gives Cairns a practical base for a Far North Queensland holiday.
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Could Cairns suit your trip?
Cairns is a city base in tropical North Queensland and can be a useful starting point for comparing stays in the region.
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Why consider Cairns?
A few reasons it could fit your plans.
- You want a tropical Queensland base.
- You prefer to stay in a city setting while planning a wider trip.
- You are comparing Cairns with a smaller coastal base such as Port Douglas.
Might suit you if...
- Families beginning with a practical regional base.
- Couples comparing city and coastal settings.
- Travellers who want accommodation settled before planning the wider itinerary.
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