Cheap Flights from Darwin to Cairns from AU$ 149

The Cairns region is the 4th most popular destination for tourists in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The city is near to Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the Atherton Tableland. Cairns considered as the gateway to Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is the major transport hub in the North Queensland region. Stationed at the base of Cape York Peninsula.

Tip: Cairns is good for beaches any time of the year, though it is best from June to October when it's the driest.

How to get there

Cairns International Airport is 7 km north of Cairns City a 10 to 15-minute drive from the city centre. Cairns is the vital transport hub in the North Queensland region. Stationed at the port of Cape York Peninsula, it provides significant transport connecting the Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria regions. The Bruce Highway goes for 1,700 km from Bald Hills on the City of Brisbane's northern boundary and terminates in Woree, a southern suburb in Cairns. The Captain Cook Highway commences at Aeroglen, a northern suburb of Cairns, and runs for approximately 76 km northwest to Mossman.

What to see in Cairns

Endure the culture of the Aboriginal Djabugay people and try some Djabugay cuisine. Experience a didgeridoo show, visit a museum with ancient paintings. The Tully River hosts Australian Canoe and White Water Rafting Championships.

You can also seamlessly glide from land to water in an amphibious vehicle. Enjoy this lush tropical rainforest. Or fly over the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You can’t go experiencing without visiting the Great Barrier Reef. It’s truly a must when considering the stuff to do in Cairns. There are many ways to travel to the reef. But one of the most recommended things is to take a Voyage with the Sun lover who sends you out on boat out to a vast raft loaded with all of the gear and activities.

Tip: Cairns is good for beaches any time of the year, though it is best from June to October when it's the driest.

Shop and Dine in Cairns

Cairns has a lot of famous shopping locations, from markets offering. Regionally made products to shopping centres with all the newest fashions from your favourite stores. There's a collection of high fashion boutiques providing international and Australian clothes that will have you well dressed. You might look out to some art galleries for something a little more special. Cairns Night Markets is one of the most popular tourist attractions, and it claims 130 stalls and a food court. And it is the ideal place for handmade local gifts & souvenirs.

Tips: Choose when to visit and what to carry on the seasonal climate in Cairns. For more details, Visit a local visitor information centre.

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