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.
Cairns is an intimate coastal city surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, offering a laid-back, safe location to holiday and explore all that Tropical North Queensland offers. The city is home to just over 160,000 residents.
Cairns' proximity to the World Heritage-listed gems of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, plus its status as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, have made it a popular travel destination for both domestic and international holidaymakers with over three million people coming to explore its local tours and attractions annually – with Great Barrier Reef tours at the top of the list of course.
Cairns is an intimate coastal city surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, offering a laid-back, safe location to holiday and explore all that Tropical North Queensland offers. The city is home to just over 160,000 residents.
Cairns' proximity to the World Heritage-listed gems of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, plus its status as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, have made it a popular travel destination for both domestic and international holidaymakers with over three million people coming to explore its local tours and attractions annually – with Great Barrier Reef tours at the top of the list of course.
From leisure travellers to thrill-seekers and backpackers to those who prefer a more luxurious setting, Cairns offers plenty of accommodation choices, including five-star resorts, self-serviced apartments and backpacker resorts.
The beautiful beachside town of Palm Cove, known as a foodie hotspot and the Spa Capital of Australia, is just 20-minutes’ drive from Cairns. Head there for a day of pampering; savour fresh locally grown and caught produce at beachfront eateries and award-winning restaurants; relax on the stunning beach; snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef or explore the magnificent Daintree Rainforest. Stay a little longer for a relaxed romantic getaway in one of the many 3 to 5-star resorts, hotels and holiday homes or for family fun during school holidays.
Cairns is an intimate coastal city surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, offering a laid-back, safe location to holiday and explore all that Tropical North Queensland offers. The city is home to just over 160,000 residents.
Cairns is an intimate coastal city surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, offering a laid-back, safe location to holiday and explore all that Tropical North Queensland offers. The city is home to just over 160,000 residents.
Cairns' proximity to the World Heritage-listed gems of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, plus its status as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, have made it a popular travel destination for both domestic and international holidaymakers with over three million people coming to explore its local tours and attractions annually – with Great Barrier Reef tours at the top of the list of course.
From leisure travellers to thrill-seekers and backpackers to those who prefer a more luxurious setting, Cairns offers plenty of accommodation choices, including five-star resorts, self-serviced apartments and backpacker resorts.
The beautiful beachside town of Palm Cove, known as a foodie hotspot and the Spa Capital of Australia, is just 20-minutes’ drive from Cairns. Head there for a day of pampering; savour fresh locally grown and caught produce at beachfront eateries and award-winning restaurants; relax on the stunning beach; snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef or explore the magnificent Daintree Rainforest. Stay a little longer for a relaxed romantic getaway in one of the many 3 to 5-star resorts, hotels and holiday homes or for family fun during school holidays.
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