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Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour

Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour

4.8
(51)
2h
$58
per person
Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

4.8
(88)
3h
$112
per person
Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

4.8
(1594)
4h
$87
per person
Coral Sea Dreaming Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail

Coral Sea Dreaming Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail

4.8
(43)
2d
$448
per person
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns

Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns

4.8
(16)
4h
$337
per person
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

4.8
(368)
4h
$122
per person
Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls

Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls

4.8
(297)
11h
$150
per person
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

4.8
(105)
7h
$177
per person
Hook-a-Barra Gourmet Farm Tour

Hook-a-Barra Gourmet Farm Tour

4.8
(25)
1h
$46
per person
9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns

9-Day Small Group Fully Accommodated Cape York 4WD Tour from Cairns

4.8
(10)
9d
$5,572
per person
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

4.8
(5)
5h
$153
per person
Cairns Day Tour Private Waterfall

Cairns Day Tour Private Waterfall

4.8
(5)
9h
$442
per person
Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

4.8
(417)
8h
$150
per person
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

4.8
(19)
5h
$101
per person
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

4.8
(136)
12h
$178
per person
Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

4.8
(73)
5h
$125
per person
Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City Hotels

4.8
(30)
30m
$51
per person
Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip from Cairns

4.8
(406)
9h
$170
per person
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

4.8
(206)
11h
$163
per person
PRIVATE TRANSFER Cairns Airport <> Port Douglas Minibus (6am-5pm)

PRIVATE TRANSFER Cairns Airport <> Port Douglas Minibus (6am-5pm)

4.8
(16)
1h
$156
per person
Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns

Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns

4.8
(12)
10h
$184
per person
Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland

Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland

4.8
(4)
9h
$216
per person
Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

4.8
(4)
4h
$60
per person
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

4.7
(575)
4h
$337
per person
All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour from Cairns

All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour from Cairns

4.7
(739)
11h
$122
per person
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

4.7
(202)
40m
$176
per person
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

4.7
(26)
1d
$10
per person
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

4.7
(413)
8h
$170
per person
Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.

Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.

4.7
(18)
8h
$953
per person
Historic Village Herberton Family Pass (2A+2C)

Historic Village Herberton Family Pass (2A+2C)

4.7
(18)
3h
$76
per person
Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

4.7
(32)
8h
$176
per person
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

4.7
(39)
6h
$109
per person
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Entry to Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Entry to Cairns Aquarium

4.7
(14)
4h
$378
per person
Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Cape Tribulation Day Tour

4.7
(374)
12h
$129
per person
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

4.7
(3702)
8h
$180
per person
Cairns Sunset Cruise

Cairns Sunset Cruise

4.7
(134)
1h
$54
per person
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

4.7
(823)
11h
$185
per person
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

4.7
(698)
12h
$201
per person
Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

4.7
(36)
1h
$312
per person
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

4.7
(339)
8h
$269
per person
Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns

Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns

4.7
(666)
4h
$65
per person
Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket

Cairns Aquarium Marine Life Encounter Ticket

4.7
(16)
3h
$203
per person
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

4.7
(1020)
10h
$163
per person
Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier

Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier

4.7
(72)
30m
$15
per person
Award winning Paronella Park Night Tour

Award winning Paronella Park Night Tour

4.7
(3)
6h
$133
per person
Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

4.7
(431)
10h
$201
per person
Night at the Aquarium Tour

Night at the Aquarium Tour

4.7
(96)
1h
$58
per person
SeaQuest Day Trips to Outer Barrier Reef

SeaQuest Day Trips to Outer Barrier Reef

4.6
(142)
8h
$174
per person

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Cairns & the Tropical North , Australia

Cairns & the Tropical North is a vibrant region in Queensland, Australia, renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and adventurous activities. It serves as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, and the ancient Daintree Rainforest, making it a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Quick Facts

Nickname

Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Population

150,000 (Cairns city)

Climate

Tropical - The region experiences a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The wet season (November to April) brings high humidity and heavy rainfall, while the dry season (May to October) offers sunny and pleasant weather.

Best Time to Visit

Peak Season

May to October (dry season)

This is the best time to visit Cairns & the Tropical North, with pleasant weather, low humidity, and minimal rainfall. It's ideal for outdoor activities, exploring the Great Barrier Reef, and visiting the rainforest.

Shoulder Season

April and November

The shoulder seasons offer a good balance between weather and crowds. April can still be warm and humid, while November marks the start of the wet season but with fewer tourists.