Kevin Rudd loves Cairns
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd let us know what he loves about Cairns on his recent visit to the region
It's great to be back in Tropical North Queensland, it's a special place in Australia.
The morning drive from Cairns to Port Douglas was spectacular. The coastal road is a gateway to the region's World Heritage - to the right the Great Barrier Reef, to the left the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
I experienced firsthand the hospitality of the local tourism industry and the beauty of the reef during my visit.
I have been visiting the region for many years and always look forward to coming back.
As Prime Minister, I know I have a duty to protect these natural wonders for future generations.
In Tropical North Queensland, the weather`s not only wonderfully warm, so are the people and I look forward to my next visit.
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd enjoyed his recent trip to Cairns and Port Douglas, with Sheriden Morris (Managing Director at the Reef & Rainforest Research Centre), Climate Change Minister Penny Wong, Bob Koch and Leichhardt MP Jim Turnour.
Low Isles, off the coast of Port Douglas, is one of the places in Cairns that PM Kevin Rudd loves.
