Welcome to Tropical North Queensland—the only place in the world where the Great Barrier Reef meets World-Heritage-listed rainforest. Home to two World Heritage-listed natural wonders—the grand Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Tropical (热带的) North Queensland is famous for having some of most specific natural attractions on earth.
Stretching 2000km and holding more than 3000 reefs (礁石) and corals (珊瑚), the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.
No matter your age or ability, you can easily explore the reef by taking a glass-bottom boat trip, scuba diving (水肺潜水), trying an ocean walk or flying overhead in a helicopter or plane.
There are also numerous ways to experience the beauty of the planet’s oldest tropical rainforest without having an impact on its clean environment, thanks to a huge range of eco-friendly options. While exploring these sites is on every visitor’s must-do list, there also are countless other exciting discoveries to be made in this wonderful sun-kissed corner of Australia.
Keep this important information on hand during your holiday.
Emergency
Police and fire services Ph: 000
Cairns Police Ph: +617 4030 7000
Cairns 24 Hour Medical Centre Ph: 617 4052 1119
Bank & shopping hours
Most banks are open from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays.
Major shopping centres are open 9 am-5 pm Monday to Saturday (with extended shopping until 9 pm on Thursday) and 10 am-4 pm Sunday.
Transportation
Sunbus, a local bus service, runs from the northern beaches to the southern suburbs through the Cairns CBD.
Visit www.sunbus.com.au or Ph: +617 4057 7411.
Cars, recreational vehicles, four-wheel drives, and bicycles are available for hire.
Visit www.transportation.com.au or Ph: +617 131 008.
1. What can you do in the Tropical North Queensland ?
A.Climb the Great Barrier Reef | B.Experience a desert walk |
C.Take a wood-bottom boat trip | D.Explore the old rainforest |
2. If you want to rent a vehicle, you can call_______
A.617 4052 1119 | B.617 4057 7411 |
C.617 131 008 | D.617 4030 7000 |
3. Where can you possibly see the text?
A.A scientific report | B.A tourist guidebook |
C.A book review | D.A movie poster |