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Halloween 2019: Cairns Backpackers Edition

Halloween is upon us. Will you be backpacking in Cairns during these nights of frights? If so, Tropic Days has you covered with all the festivities happening around town. RELATED: Halloween Costume Ideas for backpackers For when you just can’t wait for Halloween Friday, October 25th, Helloween Party at Gilligan’s Break out your costume nearly … Continue reading Halloween 2019: Cairns Backpackers Edition

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5 sites to check out on a Tropic Days bicycle

Your favourite Cairns hostel just got even better! Besides the beautiful facilities, fun atmosphere and events, and friendly approachable staff, Tropic Days now has new bicycles for guests to borrow. Using pedal power there’s more fun and excitement available to our guests than ever before. Here are some great attractions that are perfect for exploring … Continue reading 5 sites to check out on a Tropic Days bicycle

Cairns Street Art

Cairns Street Art – Things to Do While Backpacking in Cairns

Looking for something free and cultural in Cairns? Check out some of the beautiful Cairns street art decorating the city's walls. Ranging from full scale murals, splashes of color, and activism pieces, the city is filled with these gems. Cairns also participated in a project called Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans to help raise awareness for … Continue reading Cairns Street Art – Things to Do While Backpacking in Cairns

what is a cassowary

Cassowary Spotting – North Queensland’s Obsession with Weird Dinosaur Birds

So,  what is a cassowary? These flightless birds weigh around 60kg, measure up to 2 meters tall, run at a speed of 5km/h and are known for their bright blue neck, and floppy red throat wattles. Cassowaries tend to be shy, but are known for their ability to inflict some serious injuries, sometimes fatal, when … Continue reading Cassowary Spotting – North Queensland’s Obsession with Weird Dinosaur Birds

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Beaches in Cairns

Although downtown Cairns has some beautiful waterfront areas, the beaches in Cairns city centre aren’t for swimming due to low tides. Don’t worry though--you’re only a short bus ride away from crystal blue waters and sun warmed sand in an area called the Northern Beaches. Read about a few below and check them out with … Continue reading Beaches in Cairns