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Situated in Tropical North Queensland, Cairns is a popular tourist destination located approximately 1,700km north of Brisbane close to tropical rainforests and the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
The sunny climate and extensive attractions makes the area in and around Cairns the ideal holiday destination with its sandy beaches, national parks, crater lakes, reef and abundant wildlife.
Cairns city has an array of attractions including the popular esplanade with its swimming lagoon, BBQ areas, boardwalk and array of restaurants, markets and shopping arcades.
To the north of Cairns lie Trinity, Kewarra and Ellis Beaches and Palm Cove, where palm trees hang lazily over the sandy shores and to the east off the coast lie magnificent Green, Lizard and Fitzroy Islands. Port Douglas is just an hour north of the city and boasts long stretches of beaches with access to tours including Daintree River Cruises, hot air ballooning, white water rafting and eco tours.
At the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park you can experience beautiful rainforest walks right down to pristine, sandy beaches, swim in clear rock pools and streams and take in the many species of birdlife.
Further to the north where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea, Cape Tribulation is a beautiful spot, named by Captain Cook when the Endeavour hit a reef here. Tours include cruises that go by saltwater crocodiles, bush walks along the Bloomfield Track and fishing trips.
Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, just an hour’s boat ride away, with its wide variety of fish species, turtles, stingrays, sharks and colourful coral. There are many tours to choose from including scuba diving and snorkelling trips, reef cruises and scenic flights over the largest coral reef system in the world.Photos
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Great Barrier Reef, Cairns
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Green Island, Cairns
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The Cairns Lagoon
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Sunset at Cairns
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Cairns Coast - Paleontour
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Where the rainforest meets the sea
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Mountains in the Daintree Rainforest
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Accommodation
Amaroo at Trinity
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Amaroo At Trinity is perfectly situated at the quiet end of Trinity Beach, just 15 minutes north of Cairns International Airport. Newly...
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
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Cairns Holiday Homes
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Cairns Holiday Homes offer quality self-contained Holiday and Short Term Stay Accommodation in inner city, suburban and beach locations around the...
Marlin Cove Holiday Resort
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Marlin Cove Resort is walking distance to beautiful Trinity Beach in tropical Far North Queensland. With The Great Barrier Reef and The Daintree...
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
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Situated just seven minutes from the Cairns city centre, Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is a cool oasis set amidst 28 acres of immaculate...
Activities
SkyDive Australia
Tyagarah Activities - AdventureSkydive Australia offer 4 awesome drop zones in Cairns, Mission Beach, Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. With the most experienced tandem skydiving...
Blackout Sportfishing Cairns
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Blackout Sportsfishing Cairns provides quality-fishing charters in Far North Queensland. Travel some of the most beautiful waters under the...
Passions of Paradise
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Passions of Paradise travels daily to two of the most sought after locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. Our...
Tandem Skydive Cairns
Cairns Activities - AdventureBased in the Northern Queensland suburb of Cairns, Tandem Cairns offers extreme adventure for thrill seekers of all ages.
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Barrier Reef Billfish & Dive
Cairns Activities - FishingLooking for a professional sightseeing, diving or fishing tour in Cairns? Barrier Reef Billfish & Dive are an experienced charter operator...
Dining
Nu Nu Restaurant
Palm Cove Dining - Cafes, Restaurants- User rating:
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Nu Nu restaurant located in front of The Beach Club, on the Esplanade, Palm Cove is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nu Nu uses local...
Portobello Italian Restaurant
PALM COVE Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsPortobello 180 seat restaurant water views. Home style cooking (chef mamma Rosa and family).
Cazalys
Cairns Dining - Bars, Clubs, PubsCazalys is an award-winning social club in Cairns, offering outstanding facilities for members and guests. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our locally...
Oliver's - Australian Fine Cuisine
Cairns Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsThere's nothing better than having your expectations exceeded, and that's exactly what happens at Oliver's Australian Fine Cuisine. ...
Kuranda Trading Post Restuarant & Cafe
Kuranda Dining - Cafes, RestaurantsThe Kuranda Trading Post is a modern tourist complex comprising a licensed 300 seat Restaurant, a 150 seat Side-Walk Cafe, Souvenir Shop and...
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