Cairns Qld

If you stay in this city, you will have an instant access to the reef, the rain forest, and the islands of North Queensland. There are a lot of things you must not miss to do when you visit Cairns. You can go snorkeling or diving in the Great Barrier Reef. This is a coral island marine life that is included in the World Heritage List. You can also have a lot of fun at the Cairns Esplanade at the oceanfront. Here you can shop, eat and drink. You can also try white water rafting at the amazing rivers in this area. You can also visit the village of Kuranda and see a magnificent view of the railway and the butterflies. The Daintree Rain Forest, which is the oldest tropical rain forest on Earth, may also enchant you.

Cairns Promenade

The Cairns Foreshore Promenade can give you a tropical ambiance that can surely give you a relaxing experience. It has a saltwater lagoon that is surrounded by a lot of beautiful people.

If you want to stay fit and healthy, you may also jog, walk, cycle, or Rollerblade along the Esplanade Walking Trail. If you just want to go shop and eat, you can go to some of the restaurants, hotels and bars of the Cairns promenade.

Great Barrier Reef

If you visit Cairns, you must not miss diving and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. This World Heritage-listed site offers you a spectacle of seaweed, sponges, and coral islands. There are a lot of professional diving schools in Cairns where you can train and develop your diving skills. If you are a professional diver, then you can try the deeper drop offs, caves and underwater tunnels. You can also try the glass-bottomed boat and see the wildlife under the sea.

Rivers

Take a trip south of Cairns and try white water rafting at the Tully River. You can go through wild and mild rapids in this river, which passes by the rain forest. You can also use an inflatable boat and travel by the Barron River, while you enjoy a great view of the North Johnstone River. You can also experience a gentler boat ride at the Russel River. If you want to be on land, you can go camping or trekking at the forest by the rivers.

Kuranda

Take a trip from Cairns to Kuranda and experience a climb up some of the best mountain ranges in the area where waterfalls, rain forest, and the national park are. As you reach the village of Kuranda, you will be enchanted by the different wonderful wildlife in the area like fresh water crocodiles, platypus, gaudy parrots, and butterflies. You will surely have an Aboriginal experience in this place.

Daintree

The Daintree Rain forest is also World Heritage-listed and must also be included in your travel list as you visit Cairns. Take a trip down the amazing Daintree River and see a beautiful convergence of plants and wildlife. There are a lot of activities you can do in this place that will surely make you feel relaxed as you take a break from the busy life in the city.