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Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is one of Queensland’s most popular destinations with access to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and the Outback.

These pages are designed to assist you to guide your clients through the highlights of the destination and to assist you in selling this great destination. Visit our online training site to listen to recordings aimed at helping you sell this region.

Some of the things we have collected to help you explain the destination:

Experiences: A summary of the experiences that your clients can enjoy in the region.
When the Sun Goes Down: Suggestions for evening activities in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
Selling Tips: Important things to keep in mind when presenting this region to your clients.
Our favorite things: On this page you’ll find featured product. You’ll also find video from suppliers and other agents on why they like Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

Experiences

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef has product for all American visitors. If your clients are looking for special types of experiences from their Aussie vacation Cairns really delivers in a number of areas including:

Adventure
Explore Tropical Rainforest / Great Barrier Reef / Outback. Try Whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, mountain biking, sea kayaking and more...

Luxury
Indulge Spas, world class cuisine and exclusive accommodation. TNQ has a range of 5 star hotels and resorts, rainforest retreats and spa accommodation. Several day tour operators provide exclusive up market versions of their popular tours.

Family
Kid friendly access to Aussie Animals, cultural and educational experiences.

Nature
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef showcases Australia’s natural wonders. Access to Australian animals; the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the magic of the ancient Daintree Rainforest are guaranteed to be the highlight of any trip to Oz.

Romance
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is a great romance and honeymoon destination. Long tropical beaches, Island escapes, romantic rainforest retreats and quaint seaside towns are fantastic destinations for couples looking for Aussie romance.

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Selling Tips

Looking for some special experiences that will ensure your clients have a "best trip of my life" experience?

• Suggest a flight above the reef. Each of the large reef trips have helicopter flights or try Reef Watch.
• Encourage clients to take Marine Biologist guided Great Barrier Reef trip.
• Dive enthusiast should try a "Live aboard" dive trip.
• Offer a Rainforest Retreat to anyone interested in the Daintree.
• Island Resorts can offer clients a great place to relax or a "full-on" reef experience.
• Small ship expedition cruises provide a great way to experience the reef. Vessels departing Cairns range from real "explorer class" to the ultimate in luxury.

When the sun goes down

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is reknown for its dining. There are a myriad of restaurants in Cairns offering everything from fine dining to pub food. Cuisine styles from all over the world are highlighted by the freshest of local produce, and local seafood.

Other activities at night include:

• Tjapukai by Night — Aboriginal experience
• Dinner Cruise on Trinity Inlet
• Cairns Night Zoo
• Cairns Night Markets.

Links

• Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef Area at a glance
• Drive Queensland
• Great Walks
• Islands of the Great Barrier Reef