Cairns holidays, Best Accommodation deals and Tour Attractions: Cairns Holidays

Cairns is Located in the far northern part of the state of Queensland Australia.
The city enjoys a tropical lifestyle and is a fantastic base for a holiday.
Within easy reach of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Wet tropics rainforest and the outback savannah.

Boasting an enviable reputation as one of the worlds’ most “liveable places” Cairns is a warm friendly city that welcomes tourists to its slice of paradise.

You may discover the reef by taking a day trip to the islands and enjoy a bout of snorkeling or view the marine life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat.
Taking a guided tour of the rainforests is a day out like no other. View the rainforest up close and personal. The sites and sounds will amaze you.

Viewing from another perspective is the world renown Kuranda Skyrail. A cable car ride from Smithfield to Kuranda that takes you right across the tree tops of the rainforest.

Another extremely popular trip is the Scenic Rail and Skyrail combo. Traverse the ranges in a comfortable rail wagon and see the waterfalls
and fantastic scenery as the track meanders across the mountain. After spending the day in Kuranda you can take the Skyrail back down to Smithfield.

Cairns or Port Douglas. What two better places to stay for a holiday on the Great Barrier Reef. Each offering their own blend of chic, elegance, fun and sophistication in a totally relaxed tropical location.

Here, you can have the vacation of a lifetime. Whether you are planning an overnight stop over or an extended stay, you will find accommodations, tours, cruises, hire cars and more to suit your needs.

Our main holiday and getaway sites are broken into two distinct areas. One with accommodation and tourism information on Cairns and the other site with Port Douglas at .

The Cairns Highlands, Atherton Tablelands

An interesting and indulgent day is to be had exploring this area. Start the morning with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne breakfast at Mareeba.

Spend the rest of the morning visiting the spectacular Crater Lakes district, the beautiful Milla Milla, Ellinjaa and Zillie Waterfalls, before wandering through the art galleries at the heritage village of Yungaburra.

The Great Barrier Reef and Port Douglas

The Great Barrier Reef is the longest and most extensive complex of coral reefs and islands in the world. Its value to the planet has ensured its inclusion on the World Heritage List.

From Port Douglas, 30 mins drive from Rainforest Retreat, you can travel by one of the many boats going daily to the Outer Reefs, and snorkel or scuba dive amongst the abundant marine life, including turtles, tropical fish of all colours and size and beautiful coral formations.

The World Heritage Daintree Rainforest

This World Heritage listed area comprises the oldest continuous rainforest area in the world.

It encompasses the spectacular Mossman Gorge, an ideal picnic and swimming spot; the Daintree River, a natural habitat for estuarine crocodiles, birds and animals and the picturesque Cape Tribulation region, a unique area in the world where the rainforest comes down to the sand and meets the fringing reef.

The York Peninsula

This area offers you a fascinating day of local history, both Aboriginal and European as well as experiencing the landscape and animals of Gulf Savannah country.

Marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock-art at Laura, learn the fascinating history of the 1800’s gold rush era at Palmer River, the site of the biggest gold rush in Queensland’s history.

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