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Fun, tropical sun and photographs of a happy tropical holiday, these are perfect elements for a vacation of a lifetime when you come to Cairns and the Tropical North.

Gifted with an ideal climate all year-round, boasting temperatures in the Summer months (October-April) of 29-33 degrees C, and Winter months (April-October) 25-29 degrees C, Cairns is home to some of the earth’s most engaging natural tourist attractions, the reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting your discovery.

The very friendly residents of Tropical North Queensland will show you the kind of warm and courteous hospitality that has become the standard to aspire to for other tourism areas. Adventure tourism, night life, dining and shopping add to the variety and attraction of this fabulous destination.

If you have been here previously, welcome back. If you are here for the first time, bask in our attractions and make the most of your stay.

Queensland’s premier regional city, Cairns is the world’s gateway to Tropical North Queensland. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan destination with warm, sunny tropical days contrasted by cooling onshore breezes. Enjoy a walk along the iconic Esplanade or satisfy your lust for food in one of the city’s many multi-cultural, diverse and award-winning eateries.

Cairns provides entry to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests along with the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for most visitors who want to see the authentic Australia.

Relax on the sandy beaches, dive on the reef and experience the unique tropical rainforests that date back to when Australia was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of eons ago.

Take a swim in the ultra-modern Cairns Esplanade lagoon, then look across the calm waters of Trinity Inlet and you will view coastal ranges and mangrove habitats that have changed little since the site was discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770.

The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a sultry day basking in the sun and wading in the lagoon’s cool and seductive water. There are many shady spots to escape from the sun in the heat of the day, as well as cooking facilities. The boardwalk has unique displays of Cairns’s local history and has many exercise facilities for those keen on getting a bit more active.

Cairns is extremely well suited to walking, or travel by bicycle. Well trodden routes and dedicated walking tracks are abundant or a visit to the Cairns Botanical Gardens is not to be missed. 38 hectares of native Australian gardens are maintained to lush standards, and many species found here cannot be seen elsewhere. Located among the plants is a coffee shop and restaurant, it is open every day for breakfast and lunch. Admission to the gardens is free.

Looking for Cairns attractions? Check out what’s available at http://www.attractionscairns.com.au