Cairns

Cairns is a small town of fewer than 170,000 people in the North of Queensland. Along with the Uluru in the red centre of Australia, Cairns has become the quintessential location for visitors looking for that mind-blowing natural Aussie experience. Most tourists use Cairns as a base for their Great Barrier Reef and Daintree adventures. The city boasts mild winters, gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, great nightlife and plenty of fun things to see and do. If you’re visiting Queensland, Cairns is a must!

Tropical and touristy, Cairns boasts an idyllic location between the Great Barrier Reef and the lush rainforests and cloud-cloaked plateau of the Atherton Tableland. Many sightseers use Cairns as a base for trips to these nearby natural jewels, but the town itself offers plenty of tourist attractions and a convivial vacation vibe. Palm-lined streets and the plethora of tour operators in town add to the air of tropical adventure. A favourite pastime here is a stroll along the Cairns Esplanade, a seafront promenade flanked by parks, playgrounds, cafés, and water-themed attractions. Idyllic beaches stretch to the north and south of town, from Trinity Bay to Port Douglas, though Cairns itself lacks a decent strip of sand.

Top 10 things to when in Cairns :

1. Great Barrier Reef
2. Cairns Botanical Gardens

3. Kuranda Scenic Railway

4. Palm Cove

5. Enjoy a refreshing swim at the Crystal Cascades

7. Learn about indigenous culture at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

8. Dolphin and whale-watching

9. Visit the Tablelands

10. Green Island