Cairns Christmas Lunch 2016 – Well it’s officially that time of year again. The holiday season is fast approaching and it is an important decision; what to do on christmas day Cairns is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations and for good reason; surrounded by tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep, there are plenty of activities to choose from. If you are lucky enough to spend Christmas Day with us but you don’t know what to do, then read below for 5 fun things that are guaranteed to keep you both happy and cool on Christmas Day.
Why not spend Christmas Day with Nemo and Dory! Visiting the natural wonders of the world is sure to check off your bucket list. Tours fill up quickly, especially during the holidays. There are only a limited number of flights on Christmas Day so we recommend booking as early as possible. Please note that additional fees may apply during holidays. Here are two tours that end in Cairns on Christmas Day:
Cairns Christmas Lunch 2016
Visit two spectacular reef areas where you can snorkel from the boat. The price includes free scuba diving for the most adventurous. A BBQ breakfast of bacon & egg rolls is also included as well as lunch with drinks and nibbles to enjoy on the journey back to Cairns. For more information or to book a tour, CLICK HERE.
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Hop aboard the Passion III, one of Australia’s fastest and largest catamarans and you can experience the outdoors on the beach, in one day. Snorkel in two unique reefs or for extra cash, try scuba diving. Hot and cold lunches including morning and afternoon tea and all the equipment you’ll need to keep the worms entertained. For more information or to book a tour, CLICK HERE.
If sailing in crystal clear waters from a white sand beach on an exotic tropical island is your thing, you should consider a full or half day trip to Green Island or Fitzroy Island, less than an hour’s boat ride from Cairns. . Below are two companies that operate on Christmas Day:
Boasting unique island rainforest, white sand beaches and beautiful coral reefs teeming with marine life, Green Island is truly a tropical paradise! Snorkel on the beach or try your hand at Snuba diving, a shallow water dive that allows you to explore up to 3 meters deep without the hassle of scuba gear. If you prefer to stay on land, explore the flora and fauna of Hjejo Island on a guided forest walk or visit Cassius, the world’s largest crocodile, at Marineland Melanesia, an underwater museum with crocodiles. and tropical seas. fish in the water. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises have full days and half days so whether you want to spend a whole day on the island or just a few hours, Big Cat can accommodate. For more information or to book one of their packages, CLICK HERE.
Just 45 minutes by ferry from Cairns is the beautiful Fitzroy Island. Surrounded by a salt channel that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Fitzroy Island is the perfect spot for snorkeling, diving and reef-gazing. There are also many activities on land. Be one with nature as you walk through the bush along the island’s edge and see as far as the Great Barrier Reef. Visit Nudey Beach, one of Far North Queensland’s beaches. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to be naked!) Snorkel gear, kayaks and paddle boards are available to rent from Raging Thunder beach huts when you get to the island for all kinds of exploring options. Full- and half-day tours are available as well as hot or cold picnic lunches for an extra charge. For more information or to book a tour, CLICK HERE.
Cairns Christmas Day & Boxing Day Reef Tours
Well, you don’t have to swim with sharks, but if you want to see marine life without going out on the water, why not visit the Cairns Aquarium? Boasting 16,000 animals from 10 different habitats and 71 locations in Tropical North Queensland, Cairns Aquarium is a great way to connect with marine life and other tropical animals. Birds, sawfish, crocs and jellyfish are among the many animals on display. The best part is that the aquarium is full of air, so you can enjoy the wonders of the tropics without breaking a sweat! For more information, CLICK HERE.
For those looking for something to do this Christmas, why not spend a day whitewater rafting on the Tully River? The Tully River is the most scenic river rafting in Australia and New Zealand, with class 3-4 rapids and stunning views of the world-class rainforest of Tully Gorge National Park. Raging Guntur Adventures offers Full Day White Water Rafting tours, perfect for anyone interested in rafting on the Tully River. Included in the trip is all the equipment you need for rafting and a delicious BBQ lunch along the river. For more information CLICK HERE:
While the above is fun, sometimes it’s better to do something a little less on Christmas Day. Enter the Spirit of Cairns, a 26m luxury yacht. Offering dinner tours 7 nights a week, Spirit of Cairns this year will have 3 dinner tours during Christmas. Enjoy a hot and cold lunch as you walk through Trinity. Gaze out the ship’s large air-conditioned windows or enjoy the cool sea breeze outside. With breathtaking scenery and sweeping views of the Cairns Esplanade, this is truly a waterfront restaurant. For more information, see their website CLICK HERE: This PDF 1.7 document was created with Adobe InDesign CC 2015 (Macintosh) / Adobe PDF Library 15.0, and was sent on 10/12/2016 at 03:27, from IP. address 175.45.x.x. The download page has now been viewed 863 times.
OK O B G N O S 2016 Sunday 11 December Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade SUPPORT PROGRAMS MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS STORY Brought to you by Media Partners 01 Call! This song and picture has lyrics included in the app so you can sing along Christmas Fanfare Keryn Turner All I Want for Christmas Ensemble with Andrea Mullens Puluh Eh – P4 Gondwana Choir Ding Dong Merrily on High – P4 Gondwana Choir Jingle Bell Rock – P5 FNQ Dance Academy A Christmas Carol – P5 FNQ Dance Academy Sing With Angels – P6 Cairns Young Voices Can You Hear What I Hear – P7 Cairns Young Voices Aussie Jingle Bells – P6 Hambledon State School Away in a Manger a – P8 Hambledon State School Santa Claus Came to City – P8 Ensemble Somewhere Wandering Tropical Cairns Cairns Voice Studio 02 We Want A Little Christmas Ensemble Voice Studio Christmas Medley Dance Junction Christmas Medley Backstreet Dance Let It Snow – P9 Junior Choral Society Silent Night – P9 Junior Choral Society Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit – P10 Filipino Community Choir Christmas in Our Hearts – P11 Filipino Community Choir Holly Jolly Christmas Soul Siste rs I’ll Be Home for Christmas Soul Sisters Hark the Herald Angels Sing – P11 Choral Society O Come All Faithful – P12 Choral Society Dancing in the Snow Cairns Highland & Irish Dancers Little Saint Nick – P12 Soul Song Tropical Christmas – P13 Soul Song Joy to the World – P14 All performers We Wish You a Merry Christmas – P14 All performers 03 Puluh Eh Mer Island Song, Lyrics provided by Sani Townson, Arrangement Lyn Williams Puluh Eh puluh eh my boat puluh Eh Puluh eh my boat Tueh Tueh Malimanga anga willy Eneh willy tah tair Tueh Tueh My mango willy Eneh willy tah tair Au eleh pah moh Pah moh maileh maileh makes Au eleh pah moh Pah moh maileh maileh makes Au eleh Pee eleh Mai eleh poh Au ele pah moh Au eleh Pee eleh Mai eleh poh Au ele pah moh . Ding Dong Merily on High Preparation Dan Walker Ding Dong merrily up, Heaven’s bells are ringing Ding dong Of course the skies are Riv’n and the angels are singing; Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. Say thus below, below, The sliding bells are rung, and io io io And priests and people sing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. Praise you rightly, your matin chime, you singers, Let you sweetly sing your night song, you Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis. 04 Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Song.
