Cairns Australia is in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Cairns official eGuide is the Cairns travel guide and provides all the Cairns tourist information that a Cairns tourist will need to enjoy the many Cairns attractions.
Cairns tourism means the Great Barrier reef, tropical rainforest, restaurants, spas and the many Cairns adventures. Cairns accommodation to suit all budgets is available, but we do suggest you prebook. Cairns tours are well organised and and visitor attractions and trips to places like the Great Barrier Reef are easy to make, but please do pre book as the Great Barrier Reef cruise boats do fill up! Cairns has plenty of adventures that includes flying, bungy jumping, rafting, diving, horse riding or even motor biking. More relaxed is Cairns golf and Cairns fishing.
Cairns is the tropical capital of North Queensland, and the weather patterns reflect that. Hot and humid Summers with milder dry Winters is the norm for Cairns.
Winter weather in Cairns is seen by many as the best time to visit - often to escape the southern chill - with wonderfully stunning days and little rainfall. Minimum temperatures in winter are mild compared to other regions, although to locals 10C is seen as ‘cold’. Autumn is a glorious month to visit with average temperatures of 20-30C, some rain but mostly at night and great to explore the Great Barrier Reef or the tropical rain forests. Likewise, Spring is popular with visitors. similar temperatures, balmy evenings and great for outdoor pursuits. read more about the weather in Cairns.
There are many Cairns tours and you might start by testing your horseback skills with a ride through the spectacular and rugged Falls Gorge. Expert horse handlers will ensure you are matched to the right horse, and be prepared to clock some serious hours in the saddle!
Catch the Skyrail for a scenic trip above the rainforest treeline to Kuranda township. The Skyrail is a 7.5km long cableway – hop on and off along the way to explore the boardwalks and ranger guided tours in the forest. Once in Kuranda, spend a few hours exploring the arts and crafts of the local galleries, or sample the delights of the gourmet chocolates, wines and sweets from the boutique shops. Don’t miss the creepy crawlies on display at the Australian Venom Zoo! Once you’ve picked up all your souvenirs and had a bite to eat at the local pub, hop aboard the Kuranda Train and head back down the mountain. The scenic train ride winds its way precariously around the mountain cliffs, over bridges and through tunnels, past stunning waterfalls and sheer drops.
A 15 minute helicopter ride will take you to the tiny coral cay of Green Island. Approximately 1 ½ km around, Green Island houses a small resort but is primarily made up of a mini rainforest surround by golden sands. Once you land, get your snorkel gear on and explore the coast line – sea turtles are frequent visitors and easy to spot in the crystal clear waters surrounding the cay. Take a dip in the pool at the resort, visit the crocodile farm or explore further out to sea in the resort’s glass bottomed boat. At the end of the day, climb onto the high speed catamaran to take you smoothly back to Cairns.
The most relaxing adventure ever! Drift lazily down the Mulgrave River, admiring the scenery and interrupted only occasionally as you bump over the mini-rapids. The two hour ride is so smooth, you can bring your own morning tea to munch on as you float along!
The lava tubes at Undara are some of the longest in the world. Tour the park exploring these lava tubes and their volcanic craters, head underground and explore the rock formations and geologic features of Volcano Valley, or hike through the extensive trails through savannah woodlands to scenic lookouts with views of the whole park. Keep an eye out on your travels for gemstones - minerals historically found in the park include moonstone, topaz, garnet, quartz – even gold!
Activities Around Cairns and Northern Queensland
Book ahead for the best Cairns hotels or there is a vast range of hostels in Cairns to choose from for the budget conscious traveller.
If you are looking for fantastic hotel deals? Visit Hotels.com. Cairns has a diverse range of accommodation choices with eco tourism a huge attraction in the area. It ranges from caravan parks on the beach to four star hotels and bed and breakfasts in the heart of the city.
