Cairns Attractions - Tropical North Queensland, Australia
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Cairns Queensland Australia Home To The Great Barrier Reef One Of The Seven Natural Wonders Of Our World
Cairns Tropical North Queensland in Australia is a holiday maker's paradise, bursting at the seams with attractions and tours and things to do that showcase this remarkable pristine World Heritage preserved part of the world. The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is breathtaking as is the surrounding rainforests and waterfalls from the Atherton Tablelands to Mission Beach and up to Cooktown
Cairns Attractions
Cairns attractions rank as some of the most original and exciting in Australia today. Golden sunny beaches flanked by the Daintree and Cape Tribulation rainforests and the Cairns Great Barrier Reef Cairns a region that literally has it all! Friendly locals provide a setting for exploration and fun that very few other places in the world can offer.
From a mesmerizing Aboriginal cultural experience to cuddling an Australian Koala to swimming with Dwarfe Minke Whales on the Cairns Great Barrier reef there is so much to do and see for the whole family on your holiday in Cairns.
Cairns in Queensland Australia offers tours sightseeing and attractions to suit all age groups, nationalities and all demographics
Cairns Welcomes Tourists
In the last few years Cairns has become a more sophisticated livable city with brand new infrastructure to attract visitors from all over the world and provide a relaxing place for tourists and Cairns locals to enjoy all the tours and natural attractions of Cairns and the surrounding region. Cairns Esplanade, once a huge grassy park, now features a world-class facility incorporating an outdoor amphitheatre, a large sandy swimming pool lagoon that can take 1,000 swimmers, grassy picnic areas, waterfront exercise tracks with gym workout benches along the way, free public barbeques, children's playground, shops and restaurants, an environmental interpretation centre and a Cairns Great Barrier Reef Cruise departure terminal. But Cairns city is only really the international airport hub to the regional tourist attractions, there are so many amazing things to see and do from Mission Beach to Cooktown and in between.
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tours
Can't wait to get to Australia's Cairns Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or Port Douglas? Have a look at the fantastic Cairns and Port Douglas cruise options above.
Cairns and Port Douglas are the closest ports to the best snorkel and dive locations on Australia's Great Barrier Reef with the longest boat journey to the Outer Barrier Reef being one and a half hours from Port Douglas and entertainment is provided on the way. If you like you could even take a helicopter flight to the pontoons if you do not wish to travel by boat.
Other holiday destinations like the Whitsundays are a big three hour trip to see parts of the Great Barrier Reef and the prices are generally cheaper in Cairns and Port Douglas due to the close proximity of the reef that keeps operational costs down. Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef and Cairns Great Barrier Reef are some of the finest reefs you will find in the World.
Things to do In Cairns, Things to do in Port Douglas, Sightseeing Tours And Attractions
You'll never be bored in Cairns Tropical North Queensland. or Port Douglas Snorkeling on the Cairns Great Barrier Reef and the Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef or white water rafting down a raging river, sailing to tropical islands, browsing for unique one off items at the Atherton Tablelands or Port Douglas markets, skydiving from 14,000 feet down onto the beach, fishing for barramundi, enjoying tropical Daintree Rainforest Tours - what more could you want? How about some Cairns Activities to keep you occupied!
Well there is more. Cairns Attractions is your extensive guide to things to do, things to see, and showcases a range of tours and activities in and around Cairns. We aim to make this site a helpful tool for people planning a holiday or Wedding in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland also for locals who live in the area who needs some new ideas for weekends and things to do in Cairns and things to do in Port Douglas.
Cairns city has a nightlife that caters to everyone, from partying single travelers to families seeking a peaceful retreat. Thumping Nightclubs, Casino that features live bands, Dinner Cruises, Dinner Shows, waterfront dining overlooking the large boats in the Cairns Marina, or just sitting back on the tranquil waterfront esplanade and admiring the view of the Trinity Inlet are just some of the popular options in Cairns city. Opposite the Cairns Esplanade is the Cairns Night Markets, which showcase local and indigenous artworks, tourism trinkets and good food seven nights a week. Adjacent to the Cairns Esplanade is The Pier shopping centre and Shangri-la hotel, a large tourist-friendly mall containing more local shops in air conditioned comfort selling popular Australiana products.
The benefits of holidaying in Cairns Tropical North Queensland do not rest with the important fact that there are a larger and more exciting variety of things to do and see and more attractions in this area than most. Another bonus is that attractions in this area are within very close proximity to each other. Cairns is the centre of the action. There is no better place to base your holiday if you intend to see Cairns Tropical Far North Queensland.
Cairns Attractions Food & Dining
If you love gourmet food and enjoy dining in exclusive places then you'll love the locally grown fresh produce that is on offer here in the tropics.
Due to our year round near perfect weather conditions you can just about put a stick in the ground and grow a tree by the next week the grounds are so fertile.
The Great Barrier Reef is abundant with fresh seafood and the Atherton Tablelands are known as the green grocer's fruit bowl and every single type of Australian and Asian exotic fruit and vegetable is found here and delivered fresh daily to restaurants all over the Cairns region.
Some other Atherton Tablelands specialties are the organic dairy farms and organic fruit and vegetable farm and the boutique wineries and coffee plantations. Here is your opportunity to try some food and beverage that you have never seen or heard of before. You never know you may just find some vegetables the kids actually like here in Cairns.
Cairns City Webcam
Do you want to know what the weather is like in Cairns Tropical North Queensland today?
Then take a look at the Cairns City Web Cam for up to the minute images of the city and the Great Barrier Reef Fleet Terminal.
If you like watching the daily happenings and the coming and going of boats or would like to check the weather before you book your Great Barrier Reef snorkeling tour then this is the webcam that you should link to for year round information.
Palm Cove Weather.
Thinking of taking a relaxing holiday in the Cairns northern beaches at Palm Cove? Then take a look at the current weather conditions to see what you will need to pack for your holiday.