Cairns is the northern capital of Queensland and is an ideal starting point for your Australian adventure.
Cairns has so much at its doorstep: the blue waters of the Coral Sea; the riches of the Great Barrier Reef; the flora of the tropical rainforests; the famous train which climbs up a mountainside to Kuranda; the cool inland tablelands and a wealth of offshore islands.
Rent a campervan from Cairns to Brisbane is another popular journey and you can explore some of Australia 's best beaches and rainforest areas along the way.
Things to do and see:
Great Barrier Reef -
Head out to the reef and dive, snorkel or peer through a glass-bottomed boat at the countless varieties of tropical fish.
Daintree Rainforest - a unique and ancient rainforest with walks, scenic lookouts, campsites, picnic spots and swimming holes.
Adventure activities -
white water rafting, hot air ballooning, sea kayaking, 4WD adventures, bungy jumping, parasailing - whatever you want to do to get an adrenalin rush, you're sure to be able to do it in Cairns!
