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 Queensland
Cairns & North Queensland   

  Unique Venues

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One of Queensland's parrots

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Getting aboard the Skyrail 

CAIRNS
 
 

KURANDA RAILWAY  - Freshwater Station Just Nth Of Cairns

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The Kuranda Railway is a one off experience  that encompasses  wonders of the natural world with marvels of human achievement. For 34 kilometres, the 100 year old railway climbs more than 300 meters through tropical rainforest, passes through 15 tunnels, and runs  over 40 bridges.  This is indeed an adventure not to be missed.  There is one carriage accessible to passengers with disabilities together with a lift to access the carriage.
   Website:    www.ksr.com.au        
 Pictures of the Kurranda Railway
 SELF ASSESSED 2007
Photographs courtesy of Tourism QLD
 

  CAIRNS  - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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Skyrail's Caravonica Terminal is located just 15 minutes drive from Cairns. The cable cars are wheelchair accessible via portable ramps.  Relax and enjoy the stunning  scenery. There are two mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls.
                       
   Phone:   +61 7 4038 1555 (International) or (07) 4038 1555
 website:    www.skyrail.com.au  
Pictures of the rainforest skyrail
 SELF ASSESSED 2007
 

  CAIRNS  -  Bungy Jumping  AJ Hackett Bungy Tower, Cairns

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The tower dominates the pristine jungle with it's powerful presence. The 50 metre high Cairns Bungy Tower is situated 15 km north of Cairns & is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with panoramic views out to The Great Barrier Reef. You must be prepared to be hoisted up manually in your wheelchair.  No electric wheelchairs are possible.
   Phone:     1800 622 888  or (07) 4057 7188                    
 website:     www.ajhackett.com.au
  Picture of the bungy jump
ASSESSED 2007
 

  CAIRNS - Pullman Reef Casino 35 - 41 Wharf Street

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Welcome to The Reef Hotel Casino. A world of Fun,Food and Entertainment. The Casino is part of the Pullman Reef Hotel complex and boasts one of Australia's nfinest boutique Casinos. There is an exitingrange of table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Mini and Midi Baccarat, Reef Routine, Paradise Pontoon, Sic-Bio, Money Wheel, and the very popular TouchBet Roulette. The Casino holds over 500 state of the art Gaming Machines plus TAB and Keno for your enjoyment. Thewre is an accessible toilet for people with disabilities within the Casino.
Phone: 07  4030 8888   
e-mail: res@reefcasino.com
website: http://www.reefcasino.com.au/entertainment.php  
Pictures of the Casino
ASSESSED 2010
 

PORT DOUGLAS  -  Quicksilver VIII, Marina Mirage.

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Australia's award winning Outer Barrier Reef cruise company providing trips from Cairns & Port Douglas has special facilities for wheelchair passengers.  Also available are special commentary sheets for hearing impaired passengers.  At the Outer Barrier Reef there are ramp facilities from the vessel to the floating platform.  Access to the underwater observatory, swim platforms and semi submersible vessels is by stairs only.   On Quicksilver VIII there is a water powered chair lift which enables people with a disability to be lowered into the water to enjoy snorkelling. On Quicksilver VIII there is also  an oversized toilet cubicle, which is suitable for most wheelchair passengers.  A smorgasbord lunch is served on board.

Phone: (07) 4087 2100 or overseas call +61 7 4087 210       
e-mail: reservations@quicksilver-cruises.com
website: www.quicksilver-cruises.com
Picture of Quicksilver VIII
 SELF ASSESSED 2007
 
 
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