About Cairns

Cairns is a small city by international standards. Located by the sea it boasts a good balance of laid back tropical lifestyle and the excitement of a major tourist destination with lots to see and do.

There is an excellent range of shopping and dining and it is an easy city to spend a casual day or two exploring.

There are literally hundreds of day touring options and tourists are very well catered for. For those who enjoy some night life there are numerous bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained.

Many people use Cairns as their base to branch out and explore the rest of North Queensland.

The international airport is only about 6km from the heart of town.

Cairns is a very green city built on the banks of the Trinity Inlet. There are parks and gardens throughout the town, large shopping centres and a few high rise buildings in the CBD.

Cairns is surrounded by high forested ranges that provide a very lush backdrop to the city.

The Esplanade is the area of most activity. This is a waterfront parkland where tourists and locals alike tend to congregate to relax and enjoy the views.

Cairns is easy to find your way around, people are friendly and helpful and happy to offer a suggestion on what to see and do.