Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforests. It is a multicultural society, famous for its extensive range of adventure activities, sparkling Coral Sea, and lush rainforests.
Major attractions
Cairns offers visitors a variety of tropical attractions, including the Daintree Rainforest, Frankland Island, a range of wildlife parks and the Great Barrier Reef.
In addition, Cairns boasts a wide range of adventure tours including:
- helicopter safaris
- snorkelling
- scuba diving tours
- bungee jumping
- skydiving
- deep sea fishing tours
- whale watching expeditions
- four-wheel driving parks
- kayaking
- white water rafting
- scenic flights.
To find out more about things to do in Cairns, visit the Cairns Attractions website.
Dining and nightlife
The Cairns Esplanade provides visitors with an oceanfront vista and numerous dining and entertainment options, including restaurants, nightclubs, bars, casino and hotels. Night markets are also run along the Esplanade in the evenings, selling a range of artwork, souvenirs and great food.
Getting around
Cairns has an international and domestic airport, regular bus services and a rail service.
