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By Larry Rivera, About.com Guide to Australia / NZ Travel since 1997

It's Festival Time in Cairns

Friday September 2, 2005
It's a festive three weeks in Cairns as this tropical north Queensland city, famous for being a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, celebrates Festival Cairns from September 2 to September 24 this year. It is the fourth year of the festival which is marked by signature food and wine events, performances by guest national and internatioal artists, and multicultural and community celebrations, all highlighting Tropical Australia's diverse cultural life. See the Festival Cairns website for festival details. Photo courtesy of Festival Cairns.
Cairns: Gateway to the Reef
Great Barrier Reef: Down Under Wonder
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

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