Cairns travel guide

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Cairns, the tropical city of North Queensland lies between the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range on the east shoreline of Cape York Peninsula. The city enjoys close proximity by road with Brisbane and Sydney and was named after the famous personality William Wellington Cairns. Cairns is a home to some of the best natural sites of the world and lies in close proximity of two world heritage site- the Great Barrier Reef and the wet Tropical Rainforests of the Daintree. There are endless National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the city which have several grounds for recreating the natural habitat and environment for the host of wild species to live in, showcasing the rich diversity in the flora and fauna to the international tourist. Apart from the exciting wildlife, the city has soaring hills, numerous sandy beaches, freshwater lakes, bays, estuaries, wetlands, the tropical Atherton Tablelands, and the amazing gorges of the Gulf Savannah. You will be extremely delighted to see the place and would wish to visit the city frequently. In the end, after exploring the all around beauty, enjoy fun packed moments at the various amusement parks located in the city. Overall the city is the ideal getaway for recreation and leisure.

Fast Facts

• Cairns has many attractions, man-made as well as natural. It is a haven for adventure seeker or a travel-lover. The golden sun kissed beaches with sparkling azure water of the sea, dense forests, rocky terrain, scenic waterfalls and exciting wild life make Cairns as the most desired tourist destination.
• The most recognized places to visit are the Great Barrier Reef and the Tropical Rainforests. They offer some of the exciting and thrilling moments to the visitors.
• The city of Cairns also boasts of some of the places which are surely not to be missed like Esplanade, Regional Art Gallery, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Civic Theatre and many more.

There is no dearth of activities in this picturesque city of Australia. The city offers you a plethora of things (activities) to do and enjoy with your family. You can take full advantage of the awe inspiring sites of the city by traveling in the Skyrail Rainforest Cables. The cable gives you a bird's eye view and enough time to enjoy the landscape.

You must also visit the man made saltwater lagoon and artificial beach.

The museums of Cairns are surely not to be missed as they introduce you to the beautiful architecture and the golden history of the city. Some of the world famous ones are : -

The Cominos House
Shipwreck Museum
The Cairns Museum

While you are in Cairns do undertake the trip to the Billabong Sanctuary which is one of the country's leading national veritable paradise for animal lovers and conservationists.

Amusement knows no realms. Apart from various amusement parks, you can spend valuable time with your family in the wildlife parks, aquatic parks etc. Some of the well known amusement parks in Cairns are Sugar World Water Slodes, Tjapukai Aborginal Cultural Park, Flecker Botanical Garden and Daintree National Park. All these parks are technologically advanced and we strictly follow all the safety norms set by the government.

The city has a wonderful and vibrant nightlife for those who are keen on spending the night on a different note. The most popular destinations for enjoying a great nightlife in Cairns is visiting the nightclubs like Tropos etc. Night clubs are generally considered as the most popular venues of nightlife entertainment in Cairns as they provide an excellent blend of delicious meals complementing a variety of drinks and a refreshing ambience.

Cairns is famous for its excellent food and numerous restaurants. The city ranks the best amongst all other cities of Australia when it comes to dining places. The city offers world class dining experience, quality cuisines and excellent ambience. You can choose from the various Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, Italian, Swiss delicacies to the traditional local food.

Cairns is definitely a paradise for shoppers. One gets completely engrossed in the shopping presents and souvenirs for family and friends. All the items are available at reasonable prices. Most of the shopping destinations have numerous stalls offering souvenirs, food and fashion goods.

Apart from sight-seeing, the city has endless list of activities for the tourists like :

– Rafting
– Bungee Jumping
– Skydiving
– Scuba Diving
– Mountain Biking
– Sea Kayaking
– Sailing
– Kite Surfing
– Parasailing
– Cairns Fishing
– Horse Riding
– Hot Air Ballooning

The transport used by the locals mostly is the bus. It is cheap and comfortable but sometimes crowded. You can hire a taxi or take a car on rent to tour the city. Cycling is also a good option to travel around leisurely.

Cairns is well-connected by air, rail, road and sea to almost all major cities of Australia. There are several direct international flights from countries of Asia-Pacific region and Europe fly to Cairns. The city is also serviced by various luxurious cruises.