Fun, sun and images of a carefree Queensland holiday, these are perfect elements for a holiday of a lifetime when you holiday in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Gifted with an ideal climate all year-round, boasting temperatures in the Summer months (October-April) of 29-33 degrees C, and Winter months (April-October) 25-29 degrees C, Cairns is home to some of the earth’s most vibrant natural tourist attractions, the barrier reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting your discovery.

The very friendly locals of Tropical North Queensland will display the kind of friendly and courteous hospitality that has become the envy of other tourism destinations. Adventure tourism, night life, dining and shopping add to the excitement and attraction of this unique city.

If you have been here previously, welcome back. If you are here for the first time, bask in our tourist offerings and enjoy your stay.

Queensland’s premier regional city, Cairns is the international front door to Tropical North Queensland. It is an exciting cosmopolitan destination with warm, sunny tropical days contrasted by cooling ocean breezes. Enjoy a walk along the famous Esplanade or satisfy your lust for food in one of Cairns’ many multi-cultural, diverse and prize-winning restaurants.

Cairns gives access to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests along with the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for many visitors who want to see the authentic Australia.

Relax on the tropical beaches, dive on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when Australia was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of eons ago.

Take a swim in the relaxing Cairns Esplanade lagoon, then cast your eyes across the serene waters of Trinity Inlet and you will view coastal ranges and mangrove areas that have changed little since the site was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770.

The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a lazy day basking in the sun and wading in the lagoon’s cool and seductive water. There are many shady spots to escape from the sun in the heat of the day, as well as barbeque 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 are abundant 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 species 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.

Interested in Cairns attractions? Check out what’s available at http://www.attractionscairns.com.au