Cheap Flights from Mackay to Cairns from AU$ 194

Cairns is the city to be in if you want to get to the Great Barrier Reef, the worlds most spectacular coral reefs. It is the 5^th-most populated city in Queensland and is a popular urban city. It has a linear layout and runs from South to North. Cairns has a tropical climate, especially during monsoon. 

The city has an expansive list of heritage-listed sites that range from courthouses and cottages to cemeteries and botanical gardens. 

The city is also a key transport hub for the far Northern Queensland region.

Tip: The city is well networked by rail and bus, so as a tourist, you can make full use of them to tour the city. 

Getting from Mackay to Cairns

The Mackay Airport is a major Australian regional airport with flights to Hamilton Islands, Brisbane, Rockhampton, and Townsville. The airport has the services of airways like Jetstar, Virgin Australia (operated by Alliance Airlines) and Qantaslink (operated by Sunstate Airlines). There is no direct flight to Cairns from Mackay. The shortest flight time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes on a flight from Mackay to Cairns. A cheap flight from Mackay will get you to Cairns in over 6 hours with a stopover at Brisbane for approximately 2 hours. 

A Mackay-Cairns flight booking can be made with one stop or two stops. Qantas Airways flies from Mackay to Rockhampton and then to Brisbane before landing in Cairns Airport. 

Tip: Book your tickets along with hotel combinations to get good discounts. 

Tourism in Cairns

Cairns opens the door to natural treasures in Queensland. You cannot miss snorkeling and diving at the Great Barrier reef. Apart from this exhilarating experience, there are many destinations that should be on your list. Visit the Daintree rainforest, Cape Tribulation, and the Kuranda rainforest which are all spectacular sites. Take the Kuranda scenic railway and visit the Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park. You can take part in the traditional Aboriginal smoke ceremony at Mossman Gorge. 

Take a trip to the Cairns aquarium, and butterfly sanctuary. Be sure to go to Babinda Boulders and the Devil’s pool adjoining it if you seek adventures. Hit mission beach and Josephine falls for some fun time in the water as well. 

Tip: The currents in the water at Babinda Boulders can be tricky, so make sure you have swimming skills to match the flow.  

Gastronomic adventures and Accommodation at Cairns

Cairns has an abundance of hotels and resorts that you can shoose to stay at. Everything from posh and classy hotels to homey cottages are available for booking. You can find plenty of accommodation around the beaches at Holloways and Trinity Beach. 

Cairns is a foodies paradise where you get much from Asian Fusion to French Cuisine. Restaurants serve signature duck and goose dishes, seafoods, snails, beef eye fillets, and barramundi. There are many steakhouses and some noodle bars that serve up some lip-smacking fare.  

Tip: Do not miss out on authentic restaurants that serve the best Bush foods in the country while you are in Cairns.   

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