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| Hours | Daily 8am-6pm | ||
| Address | 35-41 Wharf St | ||
| Location | In the Hotel Sofitel Reef Casino, Cairns | ||
| Phone | 07/4031 7250 | ||
| Fax | 07/4031 5265 | ||
| Web site | www.cairnsdome.com.au | ||
| Prices | Admission A$22 (US$20/£9.90) adults, A$11 (US$9.90/£4.95) children 4-14. Tickets are valid for reentry for up to 5 days | ||
| Season | Closed Dec 25 | ||
Frommer's Review
For some visitors to Cairns, exploring the rainforest and its wildlife doesn't even involve leaving the hotel, thanks to the city's newest attraction. Here, 200 animals -- including a huge saltwater crocodile named Goliath -- are housed in a 20m-high (66-ft.) glass dome on the rooftop of the Hotel Sofitel Reef Casino. You can get up close with koalas, lizards, kookaburras, frogs, pademelons, turtles, and snakes. There are wildlife presentations and free guided tours throughout the day. Koala photos are A$20 (US$18/£9), or A$13 (US$12/£5.85) if you pay when you buy your entry ticket.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Australia 2010
Author: Lee Atkinson |
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