Fun, tropical sun and memories of a carefree Queensland vacation, these are ideal components for a vacation of a lifetime when you visit Cairns and tropical North Queensland.

Blessed with a holiday weather pattern most of the year, 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 planet’s most exciting natural attractions, the barrier reef, the rainforest and the Australian Outback, and they are all here awaiting for you to discover.

The very friendly locals of Tropical North Queensland will display the kind of friendly and efficient service that has become the envy of other tourism destinations. Adventure tourism, night life, dining and shopping add to the excitement and attraction of this fabulous place.

If you have been here previously, welcome home. If you are here for the first time, bathe in our attractions and enjoy your stay.

Queensland’s premier regional city, Cairns is the international 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 famous Esplanade or satisfy your lust for food in one of Cairns’ many multi-cultural, diverse and prize-winning restaurants.

Cairns gives entry to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests as well as the Australian Outback. Cairns, with its international and domestic airport, is the first stop for many 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 the continent was part of ancient Gondwanaland, thousands of years ago.

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

The beautiful Esplanade Lagoon is the perfect place to spend a sultry day soaking up 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 of exercise.

Cairns is extremely well suited to walking, or travel by bicycle. Well trodden routes and dedicated walking tracks abound 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.

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