The geographical shape of Australia is very simple and can be divided into three specific regions: The Australian Shield; Tasmania and The Great Dividing Chain, which is a series of rolling hills and high plains, that run parrallel to the West Coast, for over 2000 kilometres, forming the characteristics of a tropical climate at one end and those of sub-alpine at the other.
Cairns is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia.
Originally settled in 1876, and named after William Wellington Cairns to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, the settlement declined when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas.
However, Cairns' future was secured as it developed into a railhead and major port for the exportation of sugar cane, gold, precious metals and agricultural industries from the surrounding coastal and Tableland regions.
The city is rapidly expanding, with a population of 128,284 and is reliant on the sugar and tourism industries.
The City of Cairns lies about 1070 miles from Brisbane and about 1600 miles from Sydney by road.
Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions.
The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 80 miles north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest.
It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.
Cairns is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia.
Originally settled in 1876, and named after William Wellington Cairns to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, the settlement declined when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas.
However, Cairns' future was secured as it developed into a railhead and major port for the exportation of sugar cane, gold, precious metals and agricultural industries from the surrounding coastal and Tableland regions.
The city is rapidly expanding, with a population of 128,284 and is reliant on the sugar and tourism industries.
The City of Cairns lies about 1070 miles from Brisbane and about 1600 miles from Sydney by road.
Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions.
The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 80 miles north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest.
It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.
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