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Cairns is the jewel in Australia's tropical crown, being a popular holiday location for Aussies and overseas visitors alike. With its fantastic warm climate and amazing scenery, it's an enjoyable and beautiful city to visit. Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and Australia’s primary gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is a vibrant, eclectic city framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea. The World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and the Outback are all within easy reach.

The Cairns Esplanade is the city’s main attraction with a lovely oceanfront promenade, saltwater swimming lagoon and beach. You’ll find numerous restaurants, bars and hotels lining the Esplanade…all offering beautiful waterfront views. Thousands of visitors flock to the Esplanade to enjoy the alfresco dining and relax in the beautiful surroundings of this modern city.

Cairns is an adventure-lovers paradise with numerous tours and adrenalin activities on offer. From white water rafting to bungee jumping and skydiving, you’ll find the perfect activity to suit your penchant. And with hundreds tours visiting the Great Barrier Reef each year, you’re sure to find one, or a couple, to try.

The Great Barrier Reef is within twenty nautical miles of the coast here which makes it easy for tourist operators to access. The variety of tours is spectacular. Literally millions of people have visited the reef over the years on day and extended tours operating from Cairns. Quicksilver and Sunlover Reef Cruises are s is probably the largest operators with a large fleet of fast wave piercing catamarans that dock at specially designed pontoons moored on the reef itself. They also have a fleet of coaches that will pick you up from your door at your Cairns accommodation.

The dive industry in Cairns caters for everybody. You can do a learn to dive course in the pool at your accommodation or on the reef itself or you can enjoy day or extended live aboard trips deep into the reef itself. Some of the worlds most famous dive sites are located nearby and these include the Ribbon Reefs and the Cod Hole where you can mix it with the local Potato Cod which are huge. There are also trips wide out into the Coral Sea to places like Mellish Reef which are absolutely pristine.

Cairns has a nightlife that caters to everyone, from partying single travelers to families seeking a peaceful retreat. Nightclubs, sophisticated dining, or just sitting back on the Esplanade and admiring the view of the Trinity Inlet are just some of the popular options in Cairns city. Opposite the Cairns Esplanade is the Cairns Night Markets, which showcase local and indigenous artworks, tourism trinkets and good food. Adjacent to the Esplanade is The Pier, a large tourist-friendly mall containing local shops selling popular Australiana products.

Just north from Cairns lies the popular coastal town of Port Douglas and this is the closest point of access for the world famous Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree is one of the world’s most important remaining expanses of rainforest. It is world heritage listed and a magnet for tourists wishing to explore and enjoy its attractions. It is filled with plants and wildlife, some of them unique to this precious location. It is possible to stay here as some exotic and superb resorts exist in this magical location.

Tropical North Queensland in Australia is a holiday maker's paradise, bursting at the seams with attractions and tours that showcase this remarkable part of the world.

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