Cairns is a fascinating city in the far North of Queensland, completely immersed in nature. It's city centre is a meeting place for locals and tourists alike and is called the Esplanade and this is where you will find plenty of Travel Clearance-listed budget hotels to choose from. Besides it's rainforest wildlife, Cairns Australia is renowned for deep sea fishing and the most popular sport of scuba diving. There are lots of adventure tours and activities, as well as The Great Barrier Reef, a collection of coral off the coast of Cairns which is unparalleled anywhere else in the world.
This amazing reef is one of the most popular Cairns attractions, stretching more than 2000 km along the northeast coast of Queensland. You can take a boat-ride with an underwater observatory on board; fly over the reef in a helicopter, or just jump in and scuba dive over the reef. No matter what your level, most Cairns diving schools will offer options to cater to you. The experience of viewing the multitude of fish and wildlife that are unique to the Great Barrier Reef is one of the many reasons diving is such a popular activity here.
Another thing to do in Cairns is to visit the Daintree Rainforest, which is one of the most diverse rain forests on the planet. Proclaimed to be the world's safest rain forest, and home to the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with extinction, anywhere in the world, you really cannot miss the Daintree Rain forest on your trip to Cairns, Australia.
After your day trip to the Daintree, you can stop by the Rainforest Market in Cairns, to collect some souvenirs. The nearby Port Douglas Market is another place that’s great for shopping too. Most customers here at the Port Douglas Market are locals, but travelers are welcome and you’ll find some great deals. The Chinese Night Market will keep you shopping well into the night, as it’s open all night long, and this is another great spot for gifts, souvenirs, and some very tasty and unique food too.
For a spectacular view over this beautifual coastal city, and it’s surrounding forests and colourful reefs, the best way of all to see it will be on a Champagne Balloon Flight, which flies high above the city of Cairns, as well as the Great Barrier Reef. This is a great sunset trip for camera enthusiasts.
Dining in Cairns is the other real pleasure, and you will likely be dining on the Esplanade, and enjoying a succulent mix of fresh world class seafood, international favourites, and local fare, such as emu, crocodile, and kangaroo.The atmosphere in this amazing city is laid back and unpretentious, while prices are relatively inexpensive. There are a plenty of clubs and coffee shops in the city, all overflowing with international tourists which helps to give Cairns its cosmopolitan feel.