Cairns & the Tropical North

Encompassing almost 3,000 individual reefs and dotted with 900 islands and coral cays, the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the coast of Australia’s Cairns and the Tropical North. This natural […]

Barron Gorge National Park, located in Queensland, stretches from the town of Lake Placid and the surrounding lowlands to the high Atherton Tableland. This expansive area is characterized by lush […]

Marooned off the coast of Cairns in north Queensland, Green Island is a tropical gem within Australia’s Great Barrier Reef National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island […]

The Atherton Tablelands, a vast expanse of lush plateaus covering 20,000 square miles, offer a refreshing escape from the heat of Queensland’s tropical north. Located within easy day-trip distance from […]

Fitzroy Island, a small, forest-covered gem fringed by white-sand beaches, lies in the sheltered Great Barrier Reef, just a short journey from Cairns. This island is a popular day-trip destination, […]

The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, spanning 4.7 miles (7.5 kilometers) through Barron Gorge National Park, provides a unique outdoor experience in North Queensland. As you ascend, the cableway carries you over […]

Nestled in the heart of Kuranda village, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary has been a haven for over 2,000 tropical butterflies since its opening in 1987. This aviary showcases a dazzling […]

Nestled within 100 acres of pristine UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest in Kuranda, just a half-hour drive from Cairns, Rainforestation Nature Park offers an immersive experience in the heart of Australia’s […]

The Kuranda Scenic Railway, a celebrated train journey in Australia’s tropical north, winds through ancient rainforests and dramatic gorges, covering 23 miles (37 kilometers) from Cairns to Kuranda. This historic […]

Nestled in the village of Kuranda, Kuranda Koala Gardens offers a compact and intimate wildlife experience. Surrounded by lush rainforest, the park features free-range enclosures where visitors can observe kangaroos, […]

Nestled in Tropical North Queensland, Birdworld Kuranda invites visitors to immerse themselves in a vibrant rainforest habitat. This lush setting, complete with waterfalls, ponds, and a variety of plants, is […]

The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, located along the northeastern coast of Queensland, is a vast and ancient tropical rain forest, recognized as the world’s oldest. This UNESCO World Heritage […]

Part of Australia’s UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef, Michaelmas Cay is a sandy island located in the Cairns & the Tropical North region. Now designated as a bird sanctuary and national […]

Lake Barrine, nestled within the Crater Lakes National Park, was formed by the crater of an ancient volcano and is encircled by a lush rainforest. Located in the heart of […]

Cairns Aquarium, located in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, is the only aquarium in the world dedicated to showcasing the aquatic life from this unique region. Bordering both the […]

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, the Cairns Botanic Gardens offer a horticultural oasis with over 4,000 species of flora from around the world. The lush grounds are filled with […]

Nestled in the heart of Australia’s Cairns & the Tropical North, Granite Gorge Nature Park is a private reserve that captivates visitors with its unique rockscape of oddly-shaped boulders and […]

Nestled in the hills 16 miles northwest of Cairns, Queensland, Australia, the mountain town of Kuranda offers a charming escape. The journey to this laid-back town, whether by train, skyrail, […]

Cairns Cruise Port, situated along the Coral Sea coast in northern Queensland, is one of Australia’s busiest cruise hubs. Nestled in the heart of Cairns, the port provides convenient access […]

Nestled along the Cairns Esplanade, the 50,000-square-foot (4,645-square-meter) Lagoon offers a scenic and refreshing alternative to the city’s lack of natural beaches. This expansive, man-made lagoon is the centerpiece of […]

Nestled within Northern Queensland’s Wooroonooran National Park, Behana Gorge offers a refreshing escape for hikers and swimmers. The trail winds through lush, tropical landscapes, leading to the cascading waters of […]

Rusty’s Markets, a beloved farmers’ market in Cairns, has been a local favorite since its humble beginnings in 1975 with just a few stalls. Today, it has grown into a […]

Nestled within the Flecker Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes offer a unique and serene experience in the heart of Cairns. This swampy section, part of the lush, green landscape that gives […]

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, a 741-acre rainforest nestled within the urban sprawl of Cairns, offers a serene retreat from the city. This isolated forested range, surrounded by development, is a […]