100% Irish Owned
Irish Owned With Over 50 Years Experience
Cairns is a city on the coast of Far North Queensland in Australia. Cairns is popular with travelers across the world due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The city is surrounded by beaches lined with palm trees, bars and restaurants. There are also many creeks and rivers around Cairns making it a superb destination for those who want to get out in nature.
Stroll down Cairns Esplanade to enjoy a beautiful sunset or sunrise with an amazing view. The seafront is a meeting place with tropical parks, playgrounds, a swimming lagoon and is also lined with restaurants, cafes and picnic areas. Palm Cove is a very popular beach with some of the best restaurants in town. Snorkel or scuba dive in one of the great wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef or take a scenic flight to get a bird's eye view! Take a boat trip to Green Island to swim with the turtles. Explore the world’s oldest rainforest, Daintree, which is approximately 180 million years old. Take a day trip to Kuranda, a village in the hills of the rainforest, and while you're there be sure to visit the Kuranda markets! Visit Fitzroy Island which many believe is the best beach in Australia. Rainforest hikes, snorkelling and white sandy beaches will take your breath away here. Cairns has so much to do and see that many people often return to this amazing region to continue their adventures.
Cairns is a must see for families, friends, couples, explorers and anyone who wants to try something different. The city and surrounding areas have many options from hotels, villas, and beachside apartments to hostels which many backpackers like as they are outdoors 95% of the time. A wide range of accommodation caters for all needs in this amazing part of the world.
🧡 Great Barrier Reef
🧡 Daintree Rainforest
🧡 Fitzroy Island
🧡 Visit Cape Point
Cairns Airport (CNS) serves Cairns.
The Australian Dollar is used in Cairns.
Australian Eastern Standard time (GMT+10) and is 9 hours ahead of Irish time.
Cairns has a tropical climate so experiences hot and humid summers and mild dry winters. The average max temperature is 29°C. Most rainfall occurs in the summer months but generally late in the day. Dry season is popular with tourists from June to August.