Cairns' location is absolutely magnificent. Located 400km from the northernest part of the State of Queensland, it lies on the warm waters of Trinity Bay.
Cairns continues to develop and modernise - as can be appreciated from endeavors such as the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Reef Casino, Cairns City Council Chambers and major shopping complexes - whilst preserving sweet touches from its pioneering days, such as The Pioneer cemetery on McLeod Street or the Cairns City Library on the corner of Abbott/Aplin streets. These are just some of the unique structures that help to add a sense of living history to this relatively young 123 year old coastal city.
The Esplanade is peaceful during the day with visitors catching the early morning rays and watching the unique bird life feeding along the mudflat's. Palm trees line the length of the Esplanade highlighting the Tropical feel of this warm city. After the sun goes down, the Esplanade is a hive of activity with traders and restaurants preparing for the hundreds of people who flock to embrace the almost carnival atmosphere.
The aroma of pasta, seafood and steaks are in the air as restaurants and eateries feed hungry visitors and locals. Tour booking agencies are busy with tourists booking the next few days of activities.
The heart of the City of Cairns, you will find assorted retail shops, tour booking agencies, Internet access, restaurants and free entertainment. The sound shell regularly offers free entertainment with Island dancers and local artists performing free for the public.
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A ton of fun - hold on tight for a white water tube ride. This ride can be as tame or as outrageous as you like. Exhilarating fun solo, or for the who... More Info
Tropical weather is gently tempered as you climb onto the elevated plateau of the Atherton Tablelands. Weathered volcanic peaks and cones; crater lake... More Info
Itinerary: Day One: You will be collected by our air-conditioned four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. Travel north along the Captain Cook Highway, on... More Info
The exclusive Best of Cairns tour exemplifies the character of Far North Queensland. The highlights of Cairns, tropical gardens, beach resorts, crocod... More Info
Take the ultimate reef extravaganza - leaving the city of Cairns behind you, marvel as the greens of the False Cape rainforest coastline turn into the... More Info
Cruise the mangrove lined waterways of Trinity Inlet, a tropical tidal estuary with native birdlife and crocodiles to the Cairns Crocodile Farm, where... More Info
Honey Badger Charters will put you in the hot seat to take on the finest fish Australia has to offer. Powerful, aggressive and compact defines Hone... More Info
Tour the highlights of Cairns then visit the tropical Botanic Gardens and Palm Cove. Resorts, white sand beaches and an azure tropical sea make the Co... More Info
You will be collected from your accommodation by our air-conditioned four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. Travel north along the Captain Cook Highway, one ... More Info
Enjoy one of the seven natural wonders of the world from the best seat in the house. Our helicopter rides take you on a tour of the Great Barrier Reef... More Info