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Cairns In Cairns for 4N, 5D-22-16 apr 08
Posted: Sun April 6, 2008 02:11 PM UTC
Hi friends,
I'm not decided as to whether we sh hire a car to go around or just take bus/buy package tours for our trip. I went to the website and found a 4 day tour for AUD$770- that's too steep for us. Is there a cheaper/better alternative to spend our holiday there? Really appreciate some help here. Thks
Doreenlim
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Cairns Re: In Cairns for 4N, 5D-22-16 apr 08
Posted: Mon April 7, 2008 11:07 AM UTC
I would hire a car. You can get to so many more places, come and go as you please, get to off-the-beaten-path places.

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colin_bramso
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Cairns Re: In Cairns for 4N, 5D-22-16 apr 08
Posted: Wed April 9, 2008 03:37 AM UTC
Hi there,
I agree with Colin, grab a car.
This way you can do as you please and do it in your own time.
I suggest that you check out Redspot car rentals at the Airport.Redspot give you a price that covers all insurance etc. No extras on top.
They are in the Qantas arrivals in Cairns, where all the car rental places are.
Cairns is so easy to explore by car. There is also a cheap car hire place just near the airport. They rental older cars, my sister and son have used this company. It is Older Car and Ute hire. Cnr Airport drive and Sheridan Street, phone is 0740531066 These start at around 30 dollars a day, are fully insured etc.
Also having a car you can drive up to Cape Tribulation via Mossman Gorge.
Check out the Botanical Gardens, Collins Ave area, this is a wonderful area to wander through.
Also Crystal Cascades and Copperload Damn are other places that are fun to visit.
Check out the Northern Beaches, Palm Cove is lovely.

Have a great time in Paradise.

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Anne12
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Cairns Re: In Cairns for 4N, 5D-22-16 apr 08
Posted: Wed April 9, 2008 06:44 AM UTC
Thks Anne. Appreciate your help.

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Doreenlim
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Cairns Re: In Cairns for 4N, 5D-22-16 apr 08
Posted: Fri April 11, 2008 09:01 PM UTC
We hired a camper van. If you are a group of people sharing the cost of a camper van "Wicked" are a good firm, won't break the bank. Also it saves on accommodation costs.

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