#a butterfly garden AND a bunch of other famous gardens as tourist attractions

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episode nine babes!!! it's the final stretch!!

this episode felt much more like the final round before the finale!! as always brave girls and hyolyn absolutely delivered on the drama and the panache! i had a lot of fun watching these stages, but i'm not gonna ramble on too much in the intro since this review is already a day late lmao.

hyolyn

costume

perfect. 10/10. LOVE the croptop based off a lifejacket, very inspired. plus the lil accessory pouches on her belt!! this is a really good example of how to theatricalize a uniform with a lot of flair, but still keep enough of the recognizable elements.

it's a very interesting choice that they went for bike shorts across the board than something skimpier (like the original styling), which would have been the easier choice to portray summer beach vibes. i don't think it was a bad choice, in fact i think it was a more challenging and creative one! it was the more conceptually difficult option and that's an uncommon avenue for kpop.

lighting

i feel like they blew the white balance out a bit too far on the cameras, which didn't help with all that bright bright red and magenta. those are very hot colours and there are a few moments were stuff blends together. human eyesight is the worst at identifying shades of red so it's especially a problem when it's in both costume and lights, but it wasn't egregious enough to really detract from the performance for me.

related: some of the more eyesearing red moments and the very strict red/blue colour palette paid off for the uv light dance break. and with the hats in the audience!!!

sound

literally no complaints. she sounded great, the arrangement of see sea was perfect and it was cute as hell that she substituted the 'babe' with 'bae'. slam dunk.

staging

looooooooooooooove the structure of this stage and the literal integration of the 'fan' aspect!!!!!! the steadicam intro with the fan on the subway car in the secondary area was the perfect framing device for the beach/lifeguard concept! also not gonna lie i got faked out by that backup dancer on the subwar car who had a very similar haircut to hyolyn, i thought she was gonna be on the subway car and do some kind of costume change lmao. i'm not sure if it was intended as a misdirect but it got me

i like that hyolyn travelled over to the subway car and it wasn't just used the one time, it kept her from being confined to the main stage, and it was a fun choreographic element to use

it's more of a general note but i liked that the three groups that went today had more significant set than we've previously seen. it made all the stages feel more worthy of being for the penultimate round and overall they were all fun. i loved hyolyn's lil lifeguard shack, it looked real sharp and added a set of levels that gave more oppurtunity to direct blocking. also the cannon on the top was a cute detail.

like with the touch my body stage, the projections are doing a lot of work with the limited set elements to build a very convincing beach, that then also transitioned very seamlessly into the cityscape for the fakeout/reveal at the end. the chainlink fence was a particularly inspired dual element choice! once again, a lot of careful and smart planning on the part of hyolyn and her performance director.

brave girls

costume

unironically i love these. they're a little bit ugly and a little bit ballet based but they so ridiculous and surreal that i do not even care. i love ugly. i really really appreciate that they were intending to go for a metaphor and they were extremely literal about it. they could have just sprung for a big flower on each of them as their spring has finally come but instead they opted for all flowers all the time and i love that. this is a go big or go home type of show and even though brave girls had a stellar track record so far, this costuming feels like both a natural evolution and needed exaggeration.

also the dresses pair so well with the all white of the dancers. i'm not even going to complain about how high the exposure is because they're meant to be snow.

lighting

speaking of snow, GOD the projection work here is SO fucking good!!!!!. they fully used the capacity of the screens to establish the boundaries of the space with the pillars and windows and drapery, and then also set the videos+'cinematic' elements within that established space! having that permanent setting kept the scale of the space feeling very grounded, and it made the widening of the 'hall' when spring came so much more visually impactful! you could actually feel how the change in perspective of the modeled space from a flat perspective to a rounded one opened everything up, even though there's basically no actual set

also i love love love a pastel sunset/sunrise palette like this. it's one of my favourites and they use it so well in the 'sky' and then carrying that throughline out into the stage lighting too

sound

i think this is the rearrangement of theirs that i like the least of all the ones we've heard so far, but it's still good. the encorporation of strings does a bunch of the heavy lifting in terms of tying all the numerous visual elements together. like strings (generally) imply classical music (they did actually use a classical piece also), which links the ballerina figure. classical music also links to the vaguely romantic type architecture of the 'building', which links it to a ballroom, which further links it to ballet, but also links it to the cinderella style slippers. 'classical' music also tenuously links the silent film type cinematic elements (even though silent film soundtracks were usually done on piano but i did say this was a tenuous link. i think the general 'old timey'-ness covers this one)

staging

speaking on how all the references in this stage are linked together, here's a continuation: there are several very famous classical pieces based around the seasons, and there are ballets of some of them. classical ballets often also have themes of transformation in them (giselle, swan lake). cinderella is also a story of transformation. the changing of seasons is always a transformation but winter into spring is associated with rebirth and success after a period of darkness and hardship. the classical piece that they remixed in is tchaikovsky's waltz of the flowers (duh) from the nutcracker (another ballet about transformation!!!) i feel like i need to make a diagram to map all the connections of the references out so that y'all can properly see how much thought was put into this. i'm literally so impressed.

it's so easy be haphazard with these types of stages because a lot of designers don't understand that spectacle requires as much care as any other type of stage or performance type. when you put the effort in to synthesis your ideas you can come up with something so beautiful and creative and it shows in the way that people respond to it! the improvement trajectory from the aimless concept of their first stage to this is so impressive, they and their creative team have clearly learned a lot and it's paid off for them.

loona

costume

i don't.........know how i feel about these? i don't think i like them because i don't think they make sense. while i appreciate that there was finally an effort to go a bit more surreal with it, why are they just plain ol' beige. you do a song literally called butterfly and you have all the costumes in unpatterned beige, a colour butterflies are famously very not. this was a perfect opportunity for bright jeweltones or interesting patterning or just some of those really big chiffon scarves with butterfly wings silkscreened onto them. you know, the ones they sell at the botanical/butterfly garden gift shops.

tbh my main issue is that the costumes are not saying anything. i don't know what the theme of this stage is. i've said it numerous times at this point but the fastest way to convey concept is through costuming and i just do not know what they're trying to do. sometimes that's not an issue and styling doesn't always have to be super prescriptive, but imo this stage is screaming for some proper visual direction and having more clarity in the member's costumes would have fixed that lickety split.

no notes on the backup dancers tho, those are perfect chef's kiss MWAH

lighting

say it with me babes: WE! LOVE! PROPERLY! UTILIZED! PRACTICALS!!!!!!!! yes turn off those overheads we want it DARK for those leds baby!!!!!!! it also helps that they used blue/cool toned leds, because it makes them cut through the warm/amber wash that they're using as the general stage light.

other than the excellent practical use there really isn't anything else special or noteworthy happening with the lights. the projections are very benign and inoffensive. i do like that that they did a could of nice cues with those floor cannons, it made some nice underlighting in a could of the darker sections

sound

i'm not familiar with loona's music so i have to assume there was some importance to choosing this song, but i really think they should have done some more arranging to it to make the song fit this type of spectacle performance more. it was very sedate and also it felt like it wasn't mixed properly? like the levels were alllll over the place: the mics were way too hot and the backing track was way too quiet and also very flat? like it was compressed down to a single channel and not stereo optimized. which could have just been a volume issue and it might have been fine in the space, we have no way of knowing since it's a recording, but there was the same problem in the fullcam, which is just the raw space audio.

staging

loona has the contact of a very good set designer bc the detailing on that platform and those stargate ass rings is really fucking good. like i was SHOCKED at how nice that platform looks. i'm also very glad that they went for a level in the back, it uses up some of that upstage space (this stage is weirdly kinda square) and forces a lot of the main action to take place closer to the audience. i've noticed it in a couple of stages over the course of the show but sometimes people and choreo has been getting lost in the upstage ether and it's much better for this type of performance to bring it downstage. and levels are always a bonus.

i liked the big spiderwebs! great way to shorthand conflict visually and it was a nice cutaway from main stage.

am i just tired or did this seem very similar to their choreo from their intro stage? i might just be watching too many too large groups doing big choreos.

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since i'm a day late on this and twitter was unhelpful i'm not entirely sure what the outcome of the episode was? my personal rankings were:

hyolyn

brave girls

loona

wjsn

kep1er

viviz

and it looks like the round three rankings were:

brave girls

wjsn

loona

hyolyn

kep1er

viviz

which i will agree with on first and last but NONE of what's going on in the middle HOW could you rank hyolyn so low!!! i also think this means that no one is getting eliminated? since i don't think anyone ranked last twice? which, hooray!! i think that was a dumb rule anyways and there's only six groups, just let them all perform there's no need for these fake stakes. anyways we love brave girls getting full points like they DESERVE. and now it's just the finale left!!!!

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Copenhagen

Of all the cities I write about… Copenhagen is my favorite. I know I say that in a lot of posts, but Copenhagen is truly my favorite city to visit. There is no crime, everyone is beautiful, and everyone is happy and welcoming of visitors. Denmark is consistently rated the happiest country in the world and after a visit to Copenhagen, you will see why.

Must do:

1. Rent a bike (or Scooter) and hit the main tourist attractions around the city

Copenhagen is a relatively small city, and most of the ‘tourist’ attractions are accessible by bike or scooter. I have done both (and actually find the scooter a bit more fun!). The city has as many bikes as Amsterdam and everywhere you go will have a bike lane. None of the attractions are spectacular on their own, but it makes for a good day/afternoon to knock them all off – and get a bit of exercise! Nyhavn is the Instagram harbor. If its nice, sitting on one of the patios and getting a beer can be a treat. Wouldn’t recommend eating there as its mostly touristy/overpriced food. The area around there is filled with shopping and is pretty westernized (think H&M, Urban…) but the streets are small and you never know what church or statue will be around the corner. Den Lille Havfrue (little mermaid) is probably second most famous attraction. To be honest, its super small and always crowded. I actually liked going a bit further north past Langelinie (fake statue that makes fun of the little mermaid) and up to Molepavillonen for drinks at the end of the pier. Kastellet is on an island and a nice little park/building to walk around. Check the local paper for concerts– when I was there, they had a band playing.

That is a lot – so I should maybe split this into 2 different items… but the other must-do while you have your bike is go to Christiana and REFFEN (Copenhagen Street Food). Christiana is the ‘free town.’ Basically, in the 70’s a bunch of hippies took over this old military base and created a shanty town. Its original purpose was a utopian society where there was no need for government or rules (people govern themselves). Obviously, this got out of hand, but the town still lives on – and has cool art, food, and music. There are also still the street dealers selling various drug contraband. Certain bike share/scooter shares aren’t allowed, so be careful as to not get stuck. It’s a cool place to grab a beer and walk around. I heard of people doing tours, but I don’t think that is necessary. REFFEN is like Smorgasburg, but 100 times better. There is better food, better drinks, and better places to sit. I would advise going on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to get the full experience as it will be packed. Sunset is really pretty from there.

2. Pack a picnic (or buy food) and spend the afternoon in Assistens Kirkegard

It sounds strange to bring a picnic to a cemetery, but it is one of the better (and less touristy) things I did while there. I met a few locals on a Saturday, and they were going to the cemetery to hang out on Sunday afternoon and invited me. It is beautiful, well kept, and there is plenty of space to relax, read, and enjoy others company.

 3. Get brunch in Vesterbro and drinks in Norrebro

I would avoid going out in Stroget (where the shopping is) – near the city center. This is a pretty touristy area and the bars/restaurants aren’t that good in my opinion. Its much better to hang out in Vesterbro and Norrebro. I say brunch in one and drinks in the other, but they are pretty interchangeable. Both have cool coffee shops/brunch places, and lots of nightlife. Some places I liked in Vesterbro were: Bowl Market – healthy place that has smoothies and bowls – think like quick breakfast, healthy, granola bowls.  Restaurant Hyggestund – CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. Duck and Clover – basement cocktail bar. Simpelt V – dive bar with a good juke box.. and you can still smoke cigs in there.

In Norrebro – Café Bla – or really anything on Blagardsgade. It is a cool street that cars are not allowed. Lots of bars and cafes. Social – another good coffee shop and looks out over the cannel. Blagards pharmacy – cool beer bar. I went to a handful of other places but honestly the people are so nice that if you go into any bar/restaurant and talk to the patrons or people that work there they can steer you in the right direction.

One other thing – make sure to go to a bakery. It is Denmark… I went to Hart – which was really good, but I’m sure others are great as well. Just walk by and smell – and you will get pulled in.

Can Skip

Botanic Gardens, Tivoli, National Museum/paying to go inside castles

The Botanic Gardens are nice – and free, but I preferred the cemetery in terms of an afternoon in the park. It’s not a bad place to walk around, just not my favorite. You have to pay to go into the butterfly house. Tivoli is like their version of Coney Island. It is an old school amusement park. I found it to be crowded and expensive. The rides were that of a local carnival. It might be cool if you are into nostalgia – but it wasn’t for me. Like all my other posts, I don’t like paying to go inside museums or castles. It’s cool to look from the outside at the architecture and learn the history… but I don’t like spending my days inside.

 Other

- Two other activities that are worth doing if you have the time/energy are: Run around the Soerne. This is the canal just to the west of the city center. It is a great path that is about a 3 mile loop. Train to Malmo: Malmo is just across the water in Sweeden (about a 1 hour train ride). There isn’t a ton to do here, but there are some nice parks along the water, and a few cool restaurants and bars. There is also a hotel that has a sauna and lets you swim in the sea – but I did not go here. It is worth a day trip if you have extra time to walk around and explore.

-Take the train from the airport. It is super easy and convenient. Even if you have a lot of luggage, trains come every 5 minutes and are clean and spacious. They take you right to the city center and you can either walk, or jump on the subway from there. It will be faster – and cheaper than an Uber.

-Don’t worry about the language barrier – almost everyone I met spoke really good English, and most restaurants/bars/signs are all in English. Talk to people! They are really friendly!

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Ft. Myers, North Ft. Myers, Florida: The Paradise-like Living

It will be your paradise if you are planning to buy a home in such a place where you want to experience beauty and excitement of the beaches, fishing, shopping and the opportunity to learn about two of the nation’s most famous investors and business leaders. You, with your family, will be amazed at enjoying the local attractions with its wonderful list of restaurants and resorts. Ft. Myers Florida’s sunny gulf coast will cool your eyes and you wouldn’t miss the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter states. Back in 1916, Ford bought land in downtown Fort Myers, next door to Edison, his mentor. Both states serve as a museum and remind people about their history and accomplishments. You will surely feel special being here at Ft. Myers Fla. This article will provide you in-depth knowledge about the location, attractions, and amenities. To know more about the location you can talk to our expert team… https://www.blueeyesproperties.com   Beach attractions:  All types of beach attractions you will find there, Ft. Myers Florida offers every type of adventure, experience, and entertainment. It doesn’t matter if you are alone or with your family, you will get your fantasy there. It will be hard to resist your temptation to be there if you ever experienced once. The amazing beaches will always welcome you with their huge natural treasures, the soft sandy seashore, sunrise, sunsets, surfing, fishing, boating, and so on. Bowditch Point Beach Park, Bunche Beach, Causeway island park, Crescent beach family park, Dog Beach, Fort Myers Beach, Lovers key state park, Lynn hall memorial park and many more are waiting to well come you. You will enjoy amazing seafood, nightlife experience, bathing, swimming and whatever you prefer.   Lifestyle at Ft Myers Fla: For many years southwest gulf coast was isolated from the rest of the sunshine state and the population growth was very little. The seclusion ended in the early 1900s and started to boom till now along with the developments by industrialist Henry Ford who built winter homes in Fort Myers.    Fort Myers Florida is a midsize metro area which has retained its small-town heritage with a charming downtown lined with shops, restaurants, many of which are dog-friendly. Museums, parades, festivals, theaters, parks, historical sites, and art galleries are all the specialty of Ft Myers Fla.   The cost of living at Ft Myers Fla: Fort Myers’ residents benefit from a lack of state income taxes. And the prices of homes are increasing rapidly and are expected to continue climbing. If you are thinking of investing in property you will probably end up having the best deal. but the residents have to pay more for transportation than the average Americans, though the other everyday expenses- such as groceries- are comparatively affordable here.    The climate: You will experience a tropical climate there at Ft Myers Fla. From June to September, the metro area experiences a decent amount of rain, which the locals refer to as ‘liquid sunshine’ but that is offset by more than nine months of sunny days.   Transportations: Mostly you will have to rely on your personal vehicles to get into the city from suburban areas. Downtown sometimes prone to traffic congestion but many parking lots and garages make it easy to explore the downtown on foot. The Lee Tran buses are an alternative to driving, and they service Fort Myers proper and nearby Lehigh Acres, Cape corals and Pine Island. Lee Tran also provides a trolley service between and Fort Myers Beach. The bus also provides transportation to SW Fla Airport, located southwest of downtown. The airport offers dozens of domestic and international airlines.   Population and their pastimes: Most of the people are young here although more than a quarter is over 65. People enjoy their times in arts, entertainment, and attractions; the city of the palm is one of the vibrant metro areas on the Gulf Coast. The Barbara M. Mann performing art hall, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and Arcade Theatre are great venues to catch a play, musical or concert. If you tend to enjoy the outdoors, the area parks, the butterfly gardens, and amazing beaches will appeal to you to their never-ending beauty. Boating, fishing, and tournaments will fill your calendar with joy and excitement. Locals tend to enjoy dining in the metro area’s amazing restaurants, exploring the river district and attending the annual Edison Festival of Lights. Sports lovers can spend their time watching The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins Baseball teams during their spring training camps.   North Ft. Myers Fla: It is the part of Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical area. It is on the Southern Florida Gulf Coast which is a quiet city famous for its palm-tree-lined streets, not a typical beach town, it nonetheless maintains a tropical flavor, attracts some tourists and home to several baseball spring training camps. It is home to a large number of retirees. The attractions are the Offshore Island Sanibel and Captiva for the tourists. Cape Coral, just to the southwest, is relatively large and new planned community even more popular with retirees, 115 sq miles in all, located on the canals and waterfront. Cape Coral is actually the largest community although Ft Myers is popular. The climate in North Myers Fla is pleasant, and the southerly and slightly inland location of Fort Myers provides particularly nice and dry winter weather. The employment rate is 3.4% which is pretty good compared to that of US avg: 3.9%. the cost of living is 4.70% higher than the US avg. The median home cost at North Myers Fla is $1,71,800. If you just want to wow yourself and your family spending your worthy time here in either SW Ft Myers Fla or North Ft. Myers Fla you are in the right place. The heavenly places here will cool your eyes with their charming touch of beauty and freshness. If you have chosen the place to live in, you are again in the right decision. Make a plan, do research, and grab one from the area which fits you most.  As always, if you need any assistance, buying or selling your next home, contact us george.pinkasiewicz@century21.com or call my cell: (941)281-5583  and we'll help you any way we can. 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Cairns vs The Gold Coast: Which is Best?

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Cairns, or The Gold Coast?

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From one end of Queensland to the other, when comparing the Gold Coast and Cairns you’re comparing great waves to flat tropical water, endless high rises to stacks of backpacker hostels and theme parks to the Great Barrier Reef.

Just which city will make for an ideal getaway for you will depend on what you want from your holiday.

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The Beautiful Gold Coast

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When thinking ‘Gold Coast holiday’ most people automatically picture themselves in a high-rise apartment overlooking Surfers Paradise.

But, the Gold Coast has so much more to offer. Staying in the heart of the Glitter Strip will be beneficial if you’re without wheels, but if you’ll have a car you can expand your options and stay anywhere from Coolangatta to the Hinterland.

Gold Coast Beaches

Starting at the city’s southern-most suburb, Coolangatta is a stunning section of the Coast and home to some of the region’s best surf beaches including Duranbah and Snapper Rocks which hosts a stop on the world surf league tour at the start of each year. If you’re into all things retro, consider staying during the Cooly Rocks On Festival, which takes place each June.

Traveling Back in Time

For laid-back living, your choice of hipster cafes and restaurants and more spectacular beaches, take your pick of Palm Beach, Currumbin, Miami and Burleigh Heads.

A cruise along the Gold Coast Highway through these suburbs will give you an insight into the old Gold Coast. Many of the old beach shacks are still standing and the ‘high rise’ hotels are mostly around 3-5 stories and reflective of 1980s décor. It’s here you’ll find Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Surf World Gold Coast (surf museum) and Laguna Park (kids playground).

Shopping and Exploring

Continue north and you’ll start to see the buildings grow taller and taller. Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and Main Beach are bursting with accommodation, restaurants, attractions, and shopping. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in Broadbeach has recently undergone a multi-million dollar transformation and its neighbor, Jupiters Hotel and Casino is in line for its own make-over.

From the Skypoint Observation Deck to indoor sky-diving, Surfers Paradise has much more to offer than just the beach and nightclubs. It’s been working hard to shake-off its party persona and become more family-oriented. But, both worlds are co-existing at the moment so whatever you’re after, you’ll find it not far from Cavill Ave.

The city’s famous beaches finish at The Spit in Main Beach, with the Broadwater hugging Southport, Biggera Waters, and further north. There are still plenty of resorts, hotels and holiday houses to be found as well as outlet shopping and the amazing Broadwater Parklands.

Theme Parks – Get Your Adrenaline Fix!

When it comes to theme parks, the Gold Coast is Australia’s hub. You can choose from the thrills and spills of heart-stopping rides and waterpark at Dreamworld (in Coomera). Or grab a pass that allows you access to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild and Paradise Country. They’re open all year round and thanks to the Gold Coast’s great climate there is rarely a day when these attractions can’t be enjoyed.

The Hinterland

Away from the surf, sand and city, just a 30-minute drive west, you can swap the high rises and beaches for rainforest, waterfalls and quiet. Mount Tamborine is also home to a little village of quaint shops and cafes as well as brewery and look outs that take in the entire Gold Coast.

If peace, tranquillity and absolute stunning natural wonders make you happy, be sure to check out Springbrook National Park. Again, it’s just a short drive from the heart of the Gold Coast, but is an entirely different world with a wide choice of look outs, walking tracks, waterfalls and gorgeous retreats.

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The Amazing City of Cairns

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Much like the Gold Coast, Cairns is sandwiched between gorgeous beaches and World Heritage listed national park. It is also, of course, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

The Great Barrier Reef

You’d be crazy to come here and not explore the world’s largest coral reef system. Whether you want to keep your feet dry and hop aboard a boat, or don the snorkel and get up close and personal with the marine life – there is a myriad of tours you can choose from.

There are also a bunch of islands just off the coast that you can check out for the day, or a stay. They include Fitzroy Island, Green Island and Hinchinbrook Island.

Far North Queensland Rainforest

From the sea to the trees, hold on to your hat (and your stomach) as you explore pristine rainforest from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The six-person gondola cabins take around 1.5 hours to travel 7.5kms across the dense Kuranda State Forest. You can choose from gondolas that feature a glass floor, or the Canopy Glider which is completely open air (not for the faint-hearted). It’s best to set-aside at least half a day to make the most of the experience and spend time at the station stop-offs.

Just north of Cairns and Kuranda you’ll find the world renowned Daintree Rainforest which makes for a sensational day trip or overnight stay with plenty of tour and accommodation options. You’ll discover a huge array of wildlife from butterflies to crocodiles.

Australian History

Whether you’re a local, inter-state traveller or overseas tourist, put a visit to Tjapukai on your list for an incredible insight into Australia’s Indigenous culture. Performances run day and night, plus you get hands-on experiences with boomerang throwing, a bush food walk and can learn about the history of the Indigenous rainforest people, the Bama, through a corroboree.

Shopping and Exploring                              

All holidays need some downtime, otherwise you’ll return home feeling like you need another break.

For a quiet day around the city, be sure to check the Saturday Esplanade market where you can pick up a perfect memento of your trip, or gift for someone back home. There is also the monthly Holloways Beach Market and Rusty’s Markets which runs from Friday to Sunday each week and is a great way to stock up on amazing local produce if you’re staying in a holiday house or self-contained apartment.

Other worthwhile attractions include the Cairns Esplanade, Botanic Gardens, Trinity Inlet and you’ll never go hungry with a city full of amazing restaurants, cafes, and bars.

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Which City to Choose

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When it comes to seeing Australia at its best, it’s hard to go past Cairns. It still holds on to our country’s rich history, through both Indigenous culture and natural wonder, and serves as an access point to some of the country’s most incredible and world-renowned natural wonders.

It may not lay claim to Australia’s theme park capital, like the Gold Coast, but it’s unlikely the kids will be bored when in Cairns, they have so much to explore and learn at the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef!

If a little less history and a little more glitz and glam is your style, then consider adding the Gold Coast and its world-class beaches to your itinerary.

Of course in the best of both worlds, you’d be able to visit both locations! If you opt for a double-header, just be sure to allocate enough travel time between the two (it’s around a three-hour flight between Cairns and the Gold Coast) and plan to spend at least 4-5 days in each city, to get the most out of your destinations!

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