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 Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is the only five-star luxury hotel located on the world class Marlin Marina. It is an integral part of the Pier’s collection of restaurants, cafés, bars, spa, health club and boutique shops located 15 minutes from the Cairns International Airport and directly across from the Reef Fleet Terminal. (where Passions of Paradise departs from every day) If your looking for the five star experience they pretty much have it covered. You can visit them at: www.shangri-la.com |
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 “Raging Thunder is the largest adventure company in Australia (and a Cairns local company). They operate a lot of the more popular adventure tours including rafting, ballooning and Fitzroy Island. They are also a specialist in combining adventure tours. Check out their website on www.ragingthunder.com.au |
| East Coast Car Rentals | |
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Most people want to rent a car if they fly into Cairns, and East Coast Car Rentals has an office right in the terminal at the Cairns Airport. If you are staying in Port Douglas you can drive your rental car down to Cairns, travel on Passions of Paradise and park all day at the marina for $6. Their Manager recently travelled on our boat and had a fantastic time. To read his comments on the day check out the website: | Meridien at Trinity – Beachfront Apartments 4 ½ star | |
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Meridien at Trinity – Beachfront Apartments 4 ½ star Meridien at Trinity – Cairns Northern Beaches – Trinity Beach - are luxury holiday apartments overlooking the coral sea. All apartments are fully furnished and offer a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Trinity Beach is located 20 minutes north of Cairns and is a mecca for award winning restaurants, beach side shops and is close to world class golf courses and luxurious spa’s. Their website is www.meridienattrinity.com |
For anyone interested in sharks and rays this is a great link. OCS is a joint venture between Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands to promote, facilitate education, encourage conservation and scientific study of these beautiful creatures
Black Tip Reef Shark
