Tropical North Queensland is becoming a desirable destination for travelers. Cairns, the travel capital of the region is a town with population of around 100,000. Local economy is based on tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining and fishing industries. There are magnificent rainforests around Cairns, many of them protected by the UNESCO World Heritage listing. Another place worth seeing is the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea. The Cairns International Airport provides the first point of entry for both Australian and International travelers. Read more at:http://www.tourism-review.com/top_weekly_full.php?id=158.