Cairns Visitor Information Tropical North Queensland is as diverse in natural treasures as the cosmopolitan mix of cultures and peoples that call this region home. First to arrive were the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders...followed by the Dutch navigators and eventually Capt. James Cook, who claimed the coast for Britain and paved the way for European settlement to begin. Gold rushes and foreign wars brought immigrants from around the world to enrich the north with their skills, traditions ...

From Cooktown to the tip of Australia is some of the most spectacular and rugged scenery in the country and one of the world's last wilderness areas. The area is an under-explored paradise with thousands of species of tropical birds, beautiful waterfalls and basking crocodiles.It’s also culturally significant to the continent’s settlement. For much of the past two million years, a land bridge connected Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea. As a result, the forests and woodlands of Cape ...

Rainforests don’t get much more special than the Daintree.This spectacular region is a must on any visitor's northern itinerary so don't rush...allow yourself time to explore at nature's pace!Daintree Village, once the heart of the timber industry, nestles in a bend of the Daintree River where cruise boats glide between the jungle homes of birds animals and reptiles including large crocodiles and pythons. A naturalist's paradise, this region is recognised for its superb wildlife.And eco-tourism ...

Time for a coffee of course…there’s always time in Kuranda.  Soak up the ambience of the famous Kuranda markets and the Rainforest!Kuranda Village is a small happy village community in the Rainforest and only a 25 minute drive from Cairns.  Most visitors to Kuranda travel on the historic Scenic Railway combined with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.  It is also possible to access the village via the spectacular Kuranda Range ...

Mission Beach is a scenic 2 hour drive South of Cairns and is the gateway to Dunk & Bedarra Islands.Mission Beach Village is becoming a extremly popular holiday destination and is a perfect base for exploring the Cassowary Coast.AccommodationThere is a wide range off accommodation from backpackers, holiday apartments and resorts to private beachfront villas. DiningMission Beach Village has a selection of restaurants, cafes & boutiques.ActivitiesFor a small village Mission Beach has a lot of activities ...

Where the foothills of the rainforest clad mountains meet the palm fringed beaches of the Coral Sea nestles Cairns' premier beach destination - Palm Cove.A dawn walk in the ever present company of brightly coloured lorikeets, kookaburras, flocks of sulphur crested cockatoos, wallabies and rare green tree frogs, belies the fact that Palm Cove is just 20 minutes north of the Cairns International Airport.Palm Cove, your ultimate lifestyle destination, is both affordable and caters for all accommodation ...

From glamorous Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Dickson Inlet, picturesque Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca with five star to budget accommodation, shops, galleries, and enticing restaurants.Holiday activities and sightseeing options include a golf course and an old steam train which provides a fun alternative to walking between the marina and nearby holiday accommodation.There's a unique rainforest habitat where you can experience life in a tropical forest at birdseye level, ...

The Atherton Tablelands (also known as the Cairns Highlands) is 90kms south-west of Cairns ranges from 500m to 1280m above sea level and covers 620km². Cairns Highlands total population is approximately 12,000 people.Cairns Highlands is renowned for its mild tropical climate and is spared the climatic extremes of floods, droughts and destructive cyclonic winds. Its pleasant temperatures range between 17°C and 25°C from September to June and between 5°C and 14°C from July to August. ...

Just 15 minutes north from the Cairns International Airport you'll find Trinity Beach conveniently nestled between two headlands - providing an ideal bay area in which to enjoy the popular activities on offer. The palm fringed shores offer a peaceful haven for more relaxing pursuits. For the avid explorer why not join one of the many tours that depart Trinity Beach daily?So, whatever your pleasure, and whatever your budget, you'll discover Trinity Beach is a refreshing holiday destination, within ...