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Cairns, Australia


Welcome to Cairns, Australia and Dr. Mary Travelbest

 

In this episode: FAQ is: Dr. Travelbest, What are the seven natural wonders of the world?

Today’s Destination is: Cairns, Australia 

Today’s Mistake- Leaving my wallet in a taxi

Travel Advice:  Avoid single supplements when you travel.

FAQ: What are the seven natural wonders of the world?

Answer: One will be talked about on this podcast, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, which is located by Cairns.

The other six are:

 

  • Aurora Borealis (also known as the northern lights)
  • Harbor of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Grand Canyon, USA
  • Mount Everest.
  • Victoria Falls.
  • Parícutin, Mexico volcano

 

Today’s destination: Cairns, Australia



It’s a city in Queensland, on the tropic north east coast. 

The population is about 150,000 plus lots of tourism is happening here.

Some of the world’s most beautiful diving spots are here, on the Great Barrier Reef.

 

It’s known for agriculture, the port, and now a destination for worldwide travel.

The best time to visit is spring or fall, as the tropical rainforest and climate is lovely nearly anytime. 

 

The people here are genuine and really easy to relate to. They are kind and personal and warm. You can meet them where they are and get to know them with a few nice greetings and respect for their surroundings. When I visited, I met several of the locals and they were all helpful and accommodating. 

 

I flew to Cairns from Brisbane, and stayed for about a week before flying to Alice Springs. The Great Barrier Reef was my destination and I enjoyed the boat trips Snorkeling with the turtles and seeing the many Islands.nI’d like  to name all of the nearby islands, but there too many to name. Some islands are not for humans because they are protected. Here are three main ones, where you can spend the night if you want. 

 

https://greatbarrierreef.org/islands/best-islands-to-visit-near-cairns/



  • Fitzroy Island
  • Green Island
  • Lizard Island

Besides the ocean, on land, you’ll want to visit the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It’s built into the mountain it seems in some areas. It’s a train right through a dense rainforest, with steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. This 2 hour journey gives a view of Barron Falls, 15 hand carved tunnels, 37 bridges and waterfalls you will love. https://www.kuranda.org/listing/kuranda-scenic-railway

Today’s Mistake-  Leaving my wallet in a taxi

Today’s Travel Advice- Avoid solo travel’s single supplement fees when you travel

 

 


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