With a population of just 120,000 Cairns is a city set in the heart of North Queensland surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and the perfect base to explore the surrounding regions and the Great Barrier Reef.

Far North Queensland and Cairns is a destination that has something to offer every traveller and every budget whether your wallet is fat enough for a five star resort like the Hilton or Radisson or you’re on more of a Robinson Crusoe–type budget you’ll find Cairns is a city that caters for everyone.

No matter how long your stay is in Cairns there is always something to keep you busy every day of the week, whether that be strolling along the boardwalk taking in the variety of rare bird life on the Esplanade or stopping for a swim in the Lagoon, there are plenty

Sydney

I was only in Sydney for a day but managed to pack lots in. To start with I watched the Sydney marathon, which ended at the Opera House, a really nice way to see this world famous landmark. I walked around the harbour, taking in the atmosphere and visited the Sydney Aquarium where you can view sharks and rays swimming alongside and above you. I also visited the Chinese Gardens, a real oasis of calm, with water features, beautiful plants and the odd iguana sunning itself on a rock. Max Brenner"s in Sydney is also not to be missed if you like hot chocolate.

Sydney Aquarium

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Recently voted ‘the world’s most livable city’, Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city that loves sport, the beach, culture and declaring why it is so much better than Sydney.

Visit it and you’ll find it hard to disagree.

Everyone knows Sydney, it’s instantly recognisable. But I think it is so well-known it loses some of its intimacy. Melbourne does no such thing. Eclectic architecture, friendly locals and an abundance of things to do both in the city and in the surrounding area of Victoria, make it the perfect holiday destinati