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Cairns is a major tourist destination, with access to two UNESCO world heritage sites; the Daintree Rainforest as part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
A cairn is a human-made pile (or stack) of stones raised for a purpose, usually as a marker or as a burial mound. The word cairn comes from the Scottish Gaelic: càrn [ˈkʰaːrˠn̪ˠ] (plural càirn [ˈkʰaːrˠɲ]). [1] Cairns have been and are used for a broad variety of purposes.
The gateway to Queensland's tropical north, Cairns is a laid-back city best enjoyed outdoors. The region of Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit.
Choose to cruise above the rainforest canopy on Skyrail, meet unique wildlife at Rainforestation, Kuranda Koala Gardens, or Cairns Aquarium, or visit the new Munro Martin Park and Cairns Performing Arts Precinct in the CBD.
With the Great Barrier Reef in its front yard and the Wet Tropics rainforest out the back, aside from your bathers, time is the best thing you can pack for a visit to Tropical North Queensland. If it’s your first time in the North Queensland capital, start with these 16 things to do in Cairns.
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Best things to do in Cairns, Australia. Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, visit Daintree Forest, plus where to eat and where to stay.
Cairns, Australia. Cairns is best known as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, and there’s good reason: Divers and adventure seekers can spend their days exploring the reef, dipping in lagoons, and sprawling out on the beach.
With a specialty in natural beauty, Cairns is a must-visit for nature-lovers. Conveniently located within arm’s reach of some of the country’s more astounding natural wonders, Cairns provides easy access iconic sites like Cape Tribulation and the Daintree.
Cairns is a modern, sophisticated city, and is an ideal base to explore the wider Tropical North Queensland region with front door access to World Heritage listed Reef, Rainforest and Outback.