Cairns
Cairns
The heart of Tropical North Queensland, Cairns is the place to sail, swim, snorkel and dive into the Great Barrier Reef and explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest!
WHAT TO DO & SEE IN CAIRNS
LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE
Explore the depths with Divers Den, Cairns' premier scuba diving school. With 30+ years and 150k divers trained, get PADI Open Water certification in 4 days, blending online and classroom learning. Discover the Great Barrier Reef's wonders, practice in their training pool, or aboard OceanQuest, with options for night dives and advanced training.
EXPERIENCE THE REEF UP CLOSE
Experience the Tusa Reef Tour for an exceptional journey through the Cairns reef. Enjoy a full day aboard their vessel, exploring carefully chosen outer reef locations teeming with marine life and vibrant corals. Dive and snorkel with turtles and colourful fish, immersing yourself in the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
DISCOVER A SECLUDED ISLAND
Discover the hidden gem of the Great Barrier Reef with Frankland Islands Reef Cruises. Enjoy exclusive access to Normanby Island, limited to 100 visitors daily. Dive into vibrant coral gardens, encounter marine life, and savour a tropical buffet lunch on the beach. Explore diverse landscapes with guided walks, kayaking, and paddleboarding for an unforgettable island adventure.
TRINITY INLET DINNER CRUISE
The perfect way to end a day in Tropical North Queensland is with a delicious meal on the water. For the ultimate in waterside dining, we recommend a dinner cruise on board Spirit of Cairns. Sip a welcome drink on their spacious catamaran, taking in views of Trinity Inlet and the Cairns waterfront. Enjoy a buffet of fresh local seafood and produce from the region.
MORE THAN JUST A REEF
Explore Far North Queensland with Cairns' local experts, who can guide you through the region's highlights, including the reef, lush rainforest tours, Kuranda with its scenic railway and Skyrail, adventure activities, and surrounding areas. While you discover the renowned Great Barrier Reef, which is a unique natural wonder, don’t for get there is so much more to Cairns than its beautiful reefs.
LOCAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Immerse yourself in significant and moving cultural experiences across the region. Enjoy a welcome to country by traditional custodians of the land in which you will feel privileged to be a part of. Get to know the local peoples and how with over 40,000 years of experience living with the land and knowledge of plants and animals has culminated in their harmonious relationship of living with the lands of the Yirrganydji, Yidinji, Kuku Yalanji and Djabugay peoples.
HOW TO GET TO CAIRNS
In Cairns, buses arrive at Bus Stop, Platform 1, Cairns Railway Station, 142 Bunda St, Cairns City, QLD
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HOW TO GET AROUND CAIRNS
Once your Greyhound bus to Cairns arrives at Bus Stop, Platform 1, Cairns Railway Station, 142 Bunda St, Cairns City, QLD you’ll find it’s remarkably easy to get around this tropical city, with a range of transport options on offer.
Cairns is an enjoyable city to explore on foot. The CBD is laid out in a straightforward grid pattern. There are a number of great walkways around Cairns and the Northern Beaches, highlighted by a scenic stretch along the Esplanade, a busy thoroughfare containing many different shops, restaurants, markets and places to stay, as well as a tourist information centre.
Cairns is surrounded by hills, but the city itself is relatively flat, making it an ideal city to explore by bike. You can rent a bike at several places around town, and there are numerous cycling paths and circuits around Cairns, including popular routes that take in the Esplanade, Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes.
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