We are just getting into August and the sun is still shining nicely here in Cairns. It was a bit chillier last week, if 24 degrees is what you want to call chilly! The city has got a touch quieter (but only a little!) there are still plenty of backpackers and holiday makers roaming the streets each day.
Being located in the Regional Tourist Information Centre (RTIC) on 36 Aplin Street three days a week, I have been overhearing from the guys here that the Great Barrier Reef is still the main site of interest. Many backpackers are also making their way up to the tropical forest region of Cape Tribulation hoping to catch a glimpse at the multitude of salt water crocodiles who habitat there. Atherton Tablelands, where you can take a dip in the volcanic crater lakes and reenact Peter Andres ‘Mysterious Girl’ video where it was filmed at Milla Milla Falls on the Waterfall Circuit has also been a hit. So, if there is any information you need on any of the likes or your are interested in applying for a tax refund, pop into the centre for a quick chat! (Don’t forget we also provide free internet and WI-FI to all visitors)
The Cairns Show was on the other week which allowed Cairns to give itself yet another public holiday which needless to say, not a single person complained about! Many backpackers worked at the 3-day event getting the opportunity to work at something different as well as entertaining.
Many of the backpackers in Cairns at the minute are either finishing up their East Coast trip or starting it, so there’s no better time to apply for your tax refund. It will give you an extra bit of cash for your trip or even for when you get home. It’s a win-win situation! So come in and see us at Backpackers World Travel (BWT) on Shields Street on Mondays and Tuesdays or the Regional Tourist Information Centre (RTIC) on Aplin Street on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays and let us get you on your way to a spending spree at home or taking your travels that little bit further!
Matthew Moloney
Cairns Taxbacker
