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   Cairns (/ k ɛər n z / ⓘ; Yidiny: Gimuy) is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the tropical north east coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 153,181 people. The city was founded in 1876 and named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, following the discovery of gold in the Hodgkinson river.

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2. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › CairnsCairns – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Cairns is touted as the "gateway to the Great Barrier Reef" and other destinations such as Kuranda and the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland. Although the city has little to offer to travellers besides tour agencies, a handful of restaurants, cafes, and backpacker bars, and a long walk along the esplanade looking out at the swampy ...

3. www.cairns.qld.gov.au › experience-cairns › factsHistory of Cairns from the 1870s | Cairns Regional Council

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   2 days ago · History of Cairns following European settlement, Cairns during World War II, significant milestones, and heritage drives and trails.

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   May 11, 2024 · Cairns, regional council (city) and port, northeastern Queensland, Australia, on Trinity Inlet of Trinity Bay. Founded in the 1870s as a government customs collection point, it grew in the late 19th century as the result of gold discoveries along the Hodgkinson and Palmer rivers, tin discoveries at.

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   Where is Cairns located?

   • Cairns ( / kɛərnz / ⓘ; [note 1] Yidiny: Gimuy) is a city in Queensland, Australia, on the tropical north east coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 153,181 people. The city was founded in 1876 and named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, following the discovery of gold in the Hodgkinson river.

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   When did Cairns become a city?

   • Named for Sir William Wellington Cairns, governor of Queensland (1875–77), it was proclaimed a municipality in 1885, a town in 1903, and a city in 1923. In 2008 the city merged administratively with the neighbouring shire of Douglas to form Cairns Regional Council.

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   How did Cairns get its name?

   • The city was founded in 1876 and named after Sir William Wellington Cairns, following the discovery of gold in the Hodgkinson river. During World War II, the city became a staging ground for the Allied Forces in the Battle of the Coral Sea. By the late 20th century the city had become a centre of international tourism.

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   What is cairns known for?

   • Besides its port activities (especially the shipment of bulk sugar), Cairns has agriculturally based industries, sawmills, foundries, and breweries. It is also a tourist centre for the Great Barrier Reef offshore and is known for big-game fishing.

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6. cairnsaustralia.com › cairns-tourist-informationCairns history- from ancient traditional owners to now

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   Cairns is a city located in Far North Queensland, Australia. The area has a rich history that dates back over 40,000 years when the region was home to Aboriginal communities. Here is a brief overview of Cairns’ history: Before European settlement, the area that is now Cairns was inhabited by the Yidinji people.

7. www.australia.com › en › placesTravel Guide to Cairns, Queensland - Tourism Australia

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   May 17, 2024 · The gateway to Queensland's tropical north, Cairns is a laid-back city best enjoyed outdoors. The region of Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit. You'll find brilliant cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches nearby.