Cairns – Australia’s Most Popular Tourist Destination

Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia and it is no wonder as no other place in the world can boast of having a rainforest that meets the reef and with a whole host of activities on offer such as adventure activities, guided tours, fine dining, shopping and enjoying the pristine beaches, you will never run out of options to have your perfect holiday.

Accommodation

Depending on your budget and which area of Cairns you wish to stay in will determine what accommodation will be available to you from budget backpacker accommodation in the heart of the City to luxury 5 star resorts on the Cairns Northern Beaches, there is a huge variety to choose from, all catering to different tastes.

Car Hire

Not too keen on walking everywhere and using public transport to go out to the Northern Beaches? Want to be able to drive up to one of the many pristine beaches any time you like? Then hiring your own vehicle is easy in Cairns with many various local businesses offering competitive rates for hiring vehicles such as scooters, small cars, large family cars and vans or for the more adventurous; off-road vehicles.

Restaurants

A great holiday is incomplete without fine dining and Cairns boasts some of the best cuisine in the Far North Queensland region. Every street in the Cairns City centre has at least one restaurant which offers quality cuisine such as Steak Houses, Japanese Tepanyaki, Greek & Italian restaurants, Traditional Thai & Vietnamese as well as restaurants dedicated solely to seafood. No matter your tastes Cairns has the flavour you desire.

Boat Cruises

Being in Tropical Far North Queensland affords Cairns the luxury of offering activities in Hot to Cool climates all year round which is perfect for those who wish to visit the Great Barrier Reef and do some diving, or perhaps those who like something a little peaceful and serene would prefer an animal spotting tour along the Daintree River. These are only two of the possible cruises available with many tours operating daily out of Cairns and the Far North Queensland region there will always be something available for you no matter what time of the year you visit.

Shopping

Being a culturally diverse city allows Cairns to offer a large variety of shopping options catering to the tastes and needs of both locals and tourists. Every night between 5pm and 7pm you can visit the Cairns Night Markets located in the heart of the city or on weekends venture down to Rusty’s Markets (also in the city centre) and purchase fruit & vegetables which are fresh from the farm. Even if there is nothing you wish to purchase the markets and shopping available in Cairns always has something interesting to see or do.

Cairns Tourist Attractions

Very popular among the tourists is the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Travel through and above the World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest with these two attractions. Go up through the mountains and rainforest to Kuranda by train and enjoy a lunch in the cool climate then when you’re ready, ride the Skyrail down the through the tree tops. When you reach the bottom you can stop in at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about the native history of the area.

Relax and Indulge

If you’ve had your share of the various activities on offer and just want to kick back and relax then there is nothing better than to indulge in a massage while in Cairns. This can be a perfect addition to lazing about on those sandy beaches in the warm, tropical north queensland sun or relieving any aches and pains you may have developed from the various activities on offer. Cairns boasts some of the best massage therapists available in Australia with various services and treatments on offer to guests.