We stayed two nights in Cairns and really enjoyed our day of exploring - tagging it for a return visit at some later stage (to take in some dog-free attractions).
We took Mr Dog for a wander beside the beach - and were amazed by all the metallic starlings!
Metallic starlings migrate from Papua New Guinea to breed. They can be found in the Cairns area from August to March. They nest in noisy colonies and there can be 100 nests in one tree.
We took turns to wander in the Cairns Botanic Gardens. I visited the Art Centre, to admire the converted tanks.
The Tanks Arts Centre was once a diesel and crude oil tank store, built by the Royal Australian Navy in 1944. It's purpose was to fuel naval ships via an extensive pipeline to Trinity Wharf, eight kilometres away.
The Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory was an absolute delight! So many marvellous displays!
Erin has tassel ferns growing at home, so I took photos to show her some of the huge specimens in the conservatory.
Just amazing!
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