2012 Solar Eclipse, Cairns – 14 Nov 2012

When dawn breaks across Cairns and Great Barrier Reef on November 14, 2012, the early chatter of birds and animals will be replaced by an eerie silence. The temperature will drop as the moon overtakes the sun and casts a shadow so large the land will be plunged into darkness…

Yes, on November 14th 2012 one of the rarest events in the world – a full solar eclipse – will be visible exclusively from the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region.

The excitement surrounding the 2012 Solar Eclipse is already palpable. The rare event has attracted world-wide attention from visitors planning to travel to Cairns to see a once in a lifetime full Solar Eclipse.

Some great events have been planned around the 2012 Solar Eclipse, including a Solar Eclipse Marathon and Eclipse 2012, a music festival featuring some of the biggest and best producers, DJs and artists from around the world.

Hotels are already filling up with visitors desperate to catch a glimpse of the 2012 Solar Eclipse so if you want a chance to see this once in a lifetime spectacle, get in quick!

For accommodation and travel tips in Cairns, click HERE