I pesonally am a bit worried about this trend. I see in cairns we are staying at the holiday inn also! On the main strip & booked out allready! School holidays, part atmosphere. I would be more inclined to take them a bit inland on the northern beaches, I think that joint in Port douglas is pretty fancy! Wouldn't put up with noise/partying. Get there early have a round of golf the day before a nice easy run down to the beach on the sand "Yeah I know that's what is on the beach
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Cairns is great but the team is there for the footy.