Attractions

There are many Cairns Attractions, which is why so many tourists from across the globe make a point of visiting this number one city in far north Queensland. Whether you are looking to take the skies, cruise the ocean waters or keep your feet firmly on the ground, you can see and do many different attractions that Cairns provides. From riding the Skyrail to cruising on a luxury vessel for the day as you discover the Great Barrier Reef that lies just offshore to hiking through pristine rainforests, take your pick from a huge list of attractions that all travellers will love.

You can go white water rafting down the rapids and rivers around Cairns, snorkel and dive around the Frankland Islands, catch migrating whales during the winter months or jump on board fishing and scuba diving charters which give you a taste of the Great Barrier Reef. Be reeling in a catch of the day in no time at all or dive down to see what lies beneath the water level with turtles, dolphins, manta rays, moray eels, reef fish and so much more is what you can get up close and personal with. With the Daintree Rainforest and stunning Daintree River being only a small drive from Cairns, why book a river cruise to go crocodile spotting or see an abundance of wildlife or perhaps go hiking through rainforests that have been growing for millions of years?

Cairns is surrounded by attractions and filled with numerous ones as well! For something a little different from adventure sports, thrills and spills, there is city shopping, huge shopping malls, nightclubs, bars, and a variety of dining from family restaurants to fine dining waterfront properties and why not hit the casino for anyone who is feeling lucky. With a huge range of accommodations from budget to luxury properties, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and blue sunny days, you can start to begin why so many travellers are drawn to Cairns attractions each year.

You can wander through the Cairns markets, do some night diving, join a luxury sailing trip for the day or even book a shellfishing trip that you will never forget. There is such a huge variety of different attractions located in and around Cairns, that every traveller no what their age might be, is completely catered for. Spend time along the foreshore with its BBQs, playgrounds and picnic areas where the kids will have a ball, have a round of golf on one of the golf courses or book into a day spa for some well-deserved pampering.

Whatever you are after and how you wish to spend your time in Cairns, you are guaranteed to find so many attractions to fill up your days with that you will find it hard to decide where to begin first. Adventure, relaxation, luxury and many of life’s little treasures can all be within easy reach of where you are staying in Cairns. Choose your holiday accommodation, plan your trip and see how living in far north Queensland is really done!

Slow-paced or speeding it up, you are going to need at least a few days to really experience the array of attractions that you will have at your fingertips when you come to Cairns

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