Atherton Tableland
A scenic one hour drive in the Highlands west from Cairns is the Atherton Tableland. Read more about the Atherton Tableland.
Barron Gorge
Barron
Gorge National Park extends
from the mid-altitude
Atherton Tableland uplands
near Kuranda down the
steeply sloping range
to the low-altitude coastal
area northwest of Cairns. Read more about the Barron Gorge.
Daintree
The Daintree and Cape
Tribulation is about
90 minutes north of
Cairns. Read more about the Daintree.
Great Barrier
Reef
The Great
Barrier Reef is the world's
largest World Heritage
Area extending over 2000
kilometres and covering
an area of over 350,000
sq km. Read more about the Great Barrier Reef and Reef Cruises.
Islands
Close to Cairns are a number of islands that can be visited form Cairns. Read more about Cairns islands.
Lake Barrine
One hour from Cairns is the volcanic crater filled with crystal clear water. There is a pleasant teahouse overlooking the lake and lake cruises.
Kuranda
The settlement of Kuranda is located approximately 30 kilometres north west of Cairns. For more information about Kuranda click here.
Palm Cove
Palm
Cove has developed
into a major tourist
area with lots of accommodation,
restaurants, spas and
shops. Read more about Palm Cove.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas, is only 70 kilometres, or an hour's drive north of Cairns. Read more about Port Douglas.
