Cairns Holidays
Cairns holidaysin Queensland
The tropical city of Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland and an ideal base for exploring some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions. From Cairns Marlin Marina, full-day Great Barrier Reef tours offer the chance to discover colourful coral reefs and marine life. The Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway provide a memorable journey into the rainforest, while Green Island and the Daintree Rainforest are also within easy reach. Although Cairns itself does not have a beach, the Esplanade Lagoon offers a large outdoor saltwater swimming pool in the heart of the city, while beautiful beaches including Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Palm Cove are around a 30-minute drive away.
Why Visit Cairns?
- Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef
- Multiple attractions nearby
- Wide choice of hotels
- Varied dining and entertainment options
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Cairns Travel Guide
Best time to go
Cairns experiences two distinct weather seasons, winter between April and September with slightly cooler but warm temperatures and minimal rainfall; and summer from October to March, with hot sticky temperatures and heavy periods of rainfall, although this generally occurs overnight.
Travel Information
Cairns International Airport has direct flights from Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand, and direct connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Local currency
Australian Dollar
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