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Cairns and Surrounds, Queensland, Australia

Cairns region has a fabulous tropical climate ideal for outdoor enjoyment... All Photos are COPYRIGHT and PROPERTY of Rafal K. Komierowski.

Cape Tribulation north of Cairns...Cape Tribulation...this is our the most northerly point of travel through Queensland...

Ferry to Cape Tribulation, Queensland

From Cape Tribulation - view of Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Queensland

Cape Tribulation north of Cairns

Self-explanatory warning sign...Cape Tribulation, Queensland

... tropical rainforest...Cape Tribulation, Queensland

Cape Tribulation, Queensland

....every beach in the area has the same warning sign above regarding crocs...Cape Tribulation, Queensland

...scenic drive through sugar cane farms on the way to Mossman....

Tropical rainforest...scenic section of the Daintree National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) near Mossman

...again slowdown because of roadworks...Captain Cook Highway...north of Cairns, Queensland

beautiful empty beaches along Trinity Bay..keep in mind that warning signs are for the reason....

Trinity Bay ....jellyfish stings are a common health hazard for beach goers in Queensland...

Clifton Beach north of Cairns...beautiful empty beaches, so inviting...filled with crocodiles and killer jellyfish, Queensland

Box Jellyfish - one of the more deadly animals on the face of the Earth...Clifton Beach, Queensland

....local train to Barron Falls, Kuranda, Queensland

Barron Falls is where the Barron River makes its descent from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia. (Wikipedia)

Barron Falls, Kuranda, Queensland

Barron Falls, Kuranda, Queensland

Kuranda campground is located in tropical rainforest....rather a very basic facilities with welcoming owner....Queensland

Holloways Beach (Clifton Beach) etc.. north of Cairns..most of the time this place is empty, so those who come often have it to themselves...Queensland

Holloways Beach north of Cairns, Queensland

....to enjoying tropical ocean is to swim in stinger net enclosures to avoid making contact with the Box Jellyfish.....Holloway Beach, Queensland

Another warning sign...the arrival of the box jellyfish close to the beach prevents swimming in the open waters...Holloways Beach

Finally we arrived to Cairns...Queensland

Cairns, Queensland...

Cairns, Queensland...

Cairns, Queensland...

Holloways Beach north of Cairns, Queensland...many time we were told that we have to be more aware of crocodiles at night and during their breeding season; September to April....

Sunrise..our last day in Cairns...

We drove from Sydney NSW, to Cairns Qld. 4437 km in 16 days...Campervan must be returned by 2pm...our last day in Cairns...

Last view of Holloways Beach before heading to Cairns...only 10 km to drive.

Travelwheels Cairns at 147 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870,

...waiting for our flight at Cairns airport....

Qantas airplane taxi on the runway in Cairns....on the way to Sydney....

Qantas airplane taxi on the runway in Cairns....on the way to Sydney....

After take-off ...view of Holloways Beach from air...

After take-off ...view of Cairns from air...

Sunset over Australian airspace....on the way to Sydney...we experienced excellent Australian adventure, discover amazing travel destinations...

Sunset over Australian airspace....on the way to Sydney...we experienced excellent Australian adventure, discover amazing travel destinations...