Cairns Attractions
Fun, sun and images of a happy summer holiday, these are ideal ingredients for a holiday of a lifetime when you come to Cairns and tropical North Queensland.
Blessed with a holiday climate most of the year, boasting temperatures in the Summer months (October-April) of 29-33 degrees C, and Winter months (April-October) 25-29 degrees C, Cairns boasts some of the world’s most interesting natural attractions, the barrier reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting your discovery.
The very friendly residents of Tropical North Queensland will display the kind of friendly and efficient hospitality that has become the envy of other tourism destinations. Adventure tourism, night life, fine dining and shopping add to the excitement and attraction of this unique place.
If you have been here previously, welcome back. If you are here for the first time, bask in our tourist offerings and enjoy your vacation.
Queensland’s finest regional city, Cairns is the international entrance to Tropical North Queensland. It is an exciting cosmopolitan destination with warm, sunny tropical days tempered by cooling onshore breezes. Enjoy a walk along the central Esplanade or satisfy your hunger in one of Cairns’ many multi-cultural, diverse and award-winning eateries.
Cairns grants 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 real Australia.
Relax on the tropical beaches, dive on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when the continent was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of eons ago.
Take a swim in the ultra-modern Cairns Esplanade lagoon, then cast your eyes across the calm waters of Trinity Inlet and you will view coastal mountains 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 sultry day soaking up the sun and wading in the lagoon’s cool and seductive water. There are many shaded spots to escape 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 of exercise.
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.
Looking for Cairns attractions? Check out what’s available at http://www.attractionscairns.com.au
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