Cairns Tourist Attractions
Fun, sun and images of a happy beach holiday, these are ideal elements for a holiday of a lifetime when you holiday in Cairns and Far North Queensland.
Gifted with an ideal climate most of the year, featuring temperatures in the Summer months (October-April) of 29-33 degrees C, and Winter months (April-October) 25-29 degrees C, Cairns is home to some of the earth’s most vibrant natural tourist attractions, the barrier reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting your visit.
The very friendly locals of Tropical North Queensland will show you the kind of warm and efficient service that has become the envy of other tourism areas. Adventure tourism, night life, fine dining and shopping add to the charm and attraction of this unique destination.
If you have been here before, welcome back. If you are here for the first time, bathe in our attractions and enjoy your holiday.
Queensland’s premier regional city, Cairns is the international gateway to Tropical North Queensland. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan place with warm, sunny tropical days balanced by cooling ocean breezes. Enjoy a walk along the iconic Esplanade or satisfy your tastebuds in one of the city’s many multi-cultural, diverse and award-winning restaurants.
Cairns gives access to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests as well as the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for many visitors who want to see the authentic Australia.
Relax on the sandy beaches, dive on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when Australia was part of ancient Gondwanaland, many thousands of eons ago.
Take a swim in the modern Cairns Esplanade lagoon, then cast your eyes across the serene waters of Trinity Inlet and you will view coastal ranges and mangrove habitats that have changed little since the site was branded by Captain James Cook in 1770.
The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a lazy day basking in the sun and wading in the lagoon’s cool and seductive shallows. There are many shady spots to take refuge from the sun in the heat of the day, as well as cooking facilities. The boardwalk has unique displays of Cairns’s local history and has many exercise facilities for those keen on getting a bit more active.
Cairns is extremely well suited to walking, or travel by bicycle. Well trodden routes and dedicated walking tracks abound or a visit to the Cairns Botanical Gardens is not to be missed. 38 hectares of native Australian gardens are maintained to lush standards, and many plants found here cannot be seen elsewhere. Located among the plants is a coffee shop and restaurant, it is open every day for breakfast and lunch. Admission to the gardens is free.
Interested in Cairns tours? Check out what’s available at http://www.attractionscairns.com.au
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