Tropical Queensland’s marvellous city Cairns is one of the best travel destinations for adventurous travellers. Exploring Cairns could be the most fascinating and action-packed experience in your life.

Whether you prefer wandering through the forests or swimming in shimmering blue water, or you love doing both, your next travel destination should be Cairns.

What to do and see in Cairns?

Can you imagine the variety of things do to in a city where the rainforest meets the reef? So if you’re planning your next trip to Cairns, pick out all the activities that you should do in advance and don’t miss any of them.

 Visit the Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world which is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see when visiting Cairns. The colourful and immense sight of 3 000 coral reefs, 600 continental islands, and 300 coral cays will be unfolded before you that will never rub out from your memory.

You can take a cruise or helicopter tour to the Great Barrier Reef to enjoy with captivating scenery, do a fun and crazy activities like snorkelling and diving among vivid coral gardens and meet the appealing underwater world.

 Visit the Daintree Rainforest

Your trip to Cairns won’t be complete if you miss one of Australia’s picturesque site with amazing flora and fauna. You’ll find the most diverse and standout range of plants and animals in the world. The Daintree Rainforest is also the best place to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls, walking trails, and forest views.

 Take a Kuranda Railway Tour

Kuranda Railway tour runs from Cairns to a nearby mountain village of Kuranda. During the journey, you’ll enjoy the amazing scenery of rainforests, waterfalls, and mountains. When you arrive in Kuranda, you can wander around in this little village, shop the jewellery and goods of local and Aboriginal art. This trip will be the highlight of your visit to Cairns.

 Visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

If you like to get an educational and informative experience in Cairns, you should visit an award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Park and introduce Aboriginal culture. The actors and high-tech holograms tell the story of the Aboriginal lifestyle, culture, and history. You can even involve in the process and ride a canoe, participate in a fireside corroboree and etc.

Questions & Answers

When is the best time to visit Cairns?

The best time to visit Cairns for the weather is from April to September. The weather is warm and dry, so you won’t feel hot and get sticky while exploring the city.

For the prices, the most optional time to visit Cairns is from February to March. You can book cheap flights and hotels at an affordable price after the peak holiday season.

 Which airlines fly to Cairns?

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar flights, Tigerair, and REX fly direct to Cairns. Jetstar is the best option to book cheap flights to Cairns.

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