Why stay in Cairns?
Located in the tropical far north of Queensland, on the east coast on the intriguing Cape York Peninsula, Cairns offers up day-tripping opportunities as well as local delights to discover.
Here are some things that shouldn’t be missed:
Jump on a boat to the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an opportunity to explore Australia’s underwater world.
Wander through Cairns Botanical Gardens, full of unusual tropical plants and home to plenty of unique bird species.
Take a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which was built 120 years ago and offers visitors a two-hour one-way trip through the rainforest. Drive to one of Queensland’s beautiful beaches. Whether it be Palm Cove, Trinity Beach or Green Island, relax on sparkling white sand and take a dip in turquoise waters.
Join a tour to the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world, perfect for exploring Australia’s untouched flora and fauna.
Go whale watching. Between July and September, thousands of humpbacks whales migrate to Cairns to give birth to their young. Watch out for blowholes on the sea’s surface!
Sample tropical delights at Rusty’s Market, a local institution that sells tropic fruits and vegetables from local producers.
Drive the waterfall circuit in the Atherton Tablelands to visit Millaa Milla Falls, the waterfall made famous by Peter Andre’s Mysterious Girl music video.