Cairns
Cairns is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, where ancient rainforests spill onto dazzling white beaches, where turquoise waters glint in the sun and where you can experience some of the worlds most breathtaking attractions like the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns is popular for its laid back lifestyle, alfresco dining, picture perfect lagoon swimming and great pubs, markets, festivals and outdoor adventure sports. This charming seaside town is the entry point to other quintessential tropical destinations such as Port Douglas, Palm Cove and the Atherton Tablelands.
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Hotels
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Activities & Experiences
Top Cairns Activities
- Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight from Cairns
See the mountain-back city of Cairns spread out below on this spectacular hot-air balloon ride. - The Kuranda Tour from Cairns
Choose from four exciting options for this magical day around the rainforest 'village' of Kuranda. - Horse Riding Tour from Cairns
Enjoy a 3 hour horse ride through the bush on a working Australian farm. - Outer Barrier Reef Cruise with Diving or Snorkelling from Cairns
Sail to the Outer Barrier Reef, go diving or snorkelling and see the stunning beauty of the coral.
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Top things to do in Cairns
- Indulge your tastebuds on fresh seafood; grab a bucket of prawns and a glass of bubbly or a cold beer at any one of the many, friendly local pubs
- Cool off with a swim in the beautiful lagoon. The lagoon covers 4,000 square meters
- Pack a picnic and relax down by the water on the esplanade
- Go bungee jumping
- Sample the amazing local produce at Rusty's Markets
- Take a sunset or sunrise walk along the boardwalk
Top things to do in Palm Cove
- Indulge in a spa treatment
- Play a round of golf at Paradise Palms
- Have a refreshing drink or meal at Yorkeys Knob Yacht club
- Browse the quaint shops and boutiques
Top things to do in Port Douglas
- Learn how to scuba dive or grab a snorkel set to explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Hire a bike a cycle along the beach
- Dine at any one of the many fine restaurants dotted around the township
- Pamper yourself with a spa treatment
- Join a day trip to the Daintree forest and Cape Tribulation
Car Hire
Explore Cairns and Tropical North Queensland by car. The drive north from Cairns to Port Douglas and the Daintree Forest is one of the most picturesque and scenic drives in Australia. Meander up north around the coast line and stop off at all the beautiful beaches and towns on the way. Port Douglas is just a 1 hour drive from Cairns.
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Insurance
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