Tropical happiness, tropical sun and images of a stress-relieving beach holiday, these are magical makings for the holiday of a lifetime when you holiday in Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Blessed with a holiday climate most of the year, featuring temperatures in summer (October-April) of 29-33°C, and winter months (April-October) 25-29°C, Cairns boasts some of the world’s most engaging natural tourist attractions, the barrier reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting for you to discover.
The very friendly residents of Tropical North Queensland will display the kind of warm and unassuming hospitality that has become the envy of other tourism hot-spots. Adventure tourism, night life, great eating and shopping add to the charm and sexiness of this unique destination.
If you have been here previously, welcome back. If you are here for your first adventure, bathe in our attractions and make the most of your vacation.
Australia’s premier regional city, Cairns is the international entrance to Far North Queensland. It is an exciting cosmopolitan destination with warm, sunny tropical days tempered by cooling onshore breezes. Enjoy a stroll along the iconic Esplanade or satisfy your tastebuds in one of Cairns’ many multi-cultural, diverse and award-winning eateries.
Cairns gives access to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests along with the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for many visitors who want to see the authentic Australia.
Bask on the glorious beaches, snorkel on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when the continent was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of eons ago.
Take a dip in the iconic Esplanade lagoon, then cast your eyes across the serene waters of Trinity Inlet and you will see coastal ranges and mangrove habitats that have changed little since the site was named by Captain James Cook in 1770.
The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a sultry day soaking up the sun and dipping in the lagoon’s cool and seductive shallows. There are many shaded spots to escape from the sun in the heat of the day, as well as barbeque facilities. The boardwalk has unique displays of Cairns’s local history and has many exercise facilities for those keen on getting a bit of exercise.
Cairns is extremely well suited to travel by foot, or transport by bicycle. Well frequented pathways and dedicated walking paths are abundant. A walk through the Cairns Botanical Gardens is not to be missed. It features 38 hectares of natural Australian gardens which are kept to big city botanical garden standards, and many species found here cannot be seen elsewhere. Located among the fauna is a coffee shop and restaurant, which is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Entry to the gardens is free.
