Cairns Tropical North Queensland

Cairns is the gateway to the World Heritage-listed double act of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, Cairns offers world-class tours and attractions, beautiful coral reefs and rainforests and a safe destination for a laid-back tropical holiday in Australia.

Sophisticated eateries and bars, luxurious holiday homes and resorts, and a bustling marina – Port Douglas is the number one destination for celebrities to holiday and mix it up with the locals. An ideal location from which you can explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Conveniently located between Cairns and Port Douglas, the beachside suburb of Palm Cove is one of Australia's most popular destinations for weddings and romantic holidays and also a safe destination for family holidays during the peak school holiday periods, featuring 3 to 5-star resorts, holiday apartments and hotels.

Kuranda is the quaint ‘Village in the Rainforest’, nestled on the Atherton Tablelands, is famed for its markets, wildlife experiences, and fudge. Travelling to and from Kuranda is a spectacle in its own right. Experience the best of Kuranda, the rainforest and surrounding attractions with one of our great $$$ saver combo deal tours.

Green Island is a nature lover's paradise and the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of the Daintree Rainforest at Cape Tribulation by ziplining through rainforest canopy, kayaking the coastline, wandering the forest floor on foot, or cruising for crocs on Cooper Creek.

Beautiful Fitzroy Island is just a short boat ride from Cairns and is one the most favourite islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Stay for a holiday and enjoy the snorkeling and scuba diving straight off the island. Fitzroy Island is ideal for kids of all ages and romantic couples.

Lauded by Sir David Attenborough as “the most extraordinary place on earth”, the Daintree Rainforest is home to a diverse array of prehistoric flora and fauna. A visit to Cairns Tropical North Queensland isn’t complete without exploring this magical part of the region.

Set against a backdrop of lush greenery, gigantic granite boulders and a stream feeding the popular swimming hole, Mossman Gorge is the southernmost part of the Daintree Rainforest. Explore the area via one of the easily-accessible walking tracks or experience local Indigenous culture on a guided rainforest tour.

The Atherton Tablelands or highlands area is not only home to dairy farms, wineries, fruit, nut, and coffee plantations, but is also renowned for its incredible, diverse beauty replete with waterfalls, stunning crater lakes and rolling, green hills. Explore the region on a day trip from Cairns or Port Douglas, see more with our great value Atherton Tablelands combo package tour deals.

A beautiful beachside town located between Townsville and Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest right on its doorstep. Offering a range of activities from extreme sports to beach relaxation. Mission Beach is perfect for family holidays, eco-adventures, adrenaline seekers and backpackers.

Situated just 4km off the mainland Tropical North Queensland coast and characterised by lush rainforest, Dunk Island is home to a wide range of unique and rare wildlife, pristine, palm-fringed beaches and colourful fringing coral reefs with diverse marine life.

If fishing from the comfort of your own back deck sounds appealing, look no further. Likewise, if you’re after an indulgent, relaxing getaway from which to explore this beautifully diverse region.

Famous for its sugar cane and banana farming, picturesque esplanade, and art deco architecture, Innisfail is an ideal base from which to explore award-winning attractions such as Paronella Park.