About Cairns and
Local Tourist Attractions
Cairns is a major city in North Queensland, Australia and
is the north's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef . It has
a tropical climate and the temperature averages between 70
and 85 degrees during the September to December period.
In recent years tourism
has become an important industry in Cairns. Our city boasts
many first-class hotels such as the Hilton International,
Radisson, Holiday Inn, Pacific International and Sheraton.
Cairns offers a variety
of interesting activities to wet the appetite of the most
adventurous traveler, from white water rafting to rainforest
excursions and wilderness safaris. They are all available
in this area.
Other locations to visit
during your stay are Skyrail, Palm Cove and the northern beaches,
Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas and the internationally
renowned Tjapukai Dance Theatre.
Tjapukai's co-founder David
Hudson (pictured) is an internationally renowned performer
who has toured China, India and the U.S.A with Greek composer
Yanni. David is a well known Didgeridoo player, performer,
arranger and song writer at home and in the U.S.A, Europe
and Asia where he has toured extensively.
An accomplished painter
of contemporary art that displays his cultural traditions,
his work has been exhibited at home and abroad. David can
introduce you to making and playing didgeridoo, teach you
a little about Bush Tucker, Bush Art and Bush Life.
He has an incorrigible
sense of humour and sharp wit that enthrals audiences everywhere.
David is a consummate professional, dedicated to enlightening
his audiences through performance.
