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Cairns Holiday & Sightseeing Guide
January 10, 2008 |
A trip to Cairns
The city of Cairns is the main town in Australia’s northern state of Queensland. The city itself is cosmopolitan and has plenty to offer in the way of arts. However, the real reason that most people make the trip here is for the plethora of diverse natural attractions from pristine beaches and colourful reefs including the Great Barrier Reef, to soaring mountains and wild jungles.
Flights to Cairns
Cairns International Airport is located only five miles from the city’s centre. The airport received traffic from mostly inside Australia with Qantas flights carrying passengers direct from Brisbane and Sydney on a number of services each day. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Cairns try lastminute.com.
Transportation around the city is plentiful with regular bus services running along a number of routes throughout the city. Taxis are also widely available, while car hire is an excellent option for those wishing to explore the textured countryside outside the city.
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Sightseeing in Cairns
To experience one of the northern coast’s most scenic drives, take a trip along the seafront on Captain Cook Highway. Near to Port Douglas, famous for its spectacular four-mile long beach, you will find Daintree National Forest, the perfect place to explore the flora and fauna of the region. Trips to see the Great Barrier Reef are popular from Cairns, where lively marine life and surreal diving await.
Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
Cairns nightlife is busy with many options to choose from. Bars and pubs can be found across the city, offering the best in Aussie hospitality and free flowing beer. Bistro style shops provide a more sophisticated option, while clubs stay open into the early hours of the morning.
Some curious specialities are served at restaurants in Cairns. Here your will have the opportunity to sample local specialities such as emu, kangaroo and crocodile. Coral trout and red emperor are just two of many special types of fish which can be ordered, all of which are cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour.
Fun by day - activities and shopping
Flecker Botanic Gardens are well worth the visit for the spectacular orchid display and information on the use of plants by the Aborigines in the bush for food and medicinal purposes. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Australia’s first inhabitants.
Shopping in the centre of town provides a wealth of opportunities from internationally recognised high street and designer stores, to quaint boutiques, second-hand clothes shops and antique stores.
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