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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cairns

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cairns, Australia

Updated July 3, 2023

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Bats outside Cairns library.

Cairns, Australia

Cairns Library Bats

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.
Citizens Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns, Australia

'Citizens Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef'

This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.
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Crocodile keeper George Craig feeding Cassius

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