Founded in 1876 as a service town for the goldfields, Cairns has evolved from a rough frontier outpost where the pubs nearly outnumbered the people to an international cosmopolitan destination. There is no other place in the world where you can enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage rainforest and the Outback while holidaying in a city that has all the comforts you would expect from an International Tourist destination.

The city centre is home to numerous restaurants - serving everything from the finest freshest seafood to international cuisine. The city is also home to the Night Markets which come alive with stall after stall selling everything and anything. Experience the hustle and bustle as you watch the talented glassblowers, painters, tattooist and didgeridoo players at work.

PALM COVE: A tropical haven.... Palm Cove ~ a coconut lined sandy white beach with glorious views of the Coral Sea. A mecca for dining with superb a la carte restaurants, cocktail bars and sidewalk cafes. Holidaymakers will revel in a charming village atmosphere. PORT DOUGLAS: A place for lovers of fine things in life, with sophisticated shopping, diverse dining choices including nationally aclaimed restaurants, accommodation that ranges from first class to budget and a stunning marina that is the launch pad for many Barrier Reef adventures. DAINTREE and CAPE TRIBULATION: Experience the freedom and untouched beauty of Daintree & Cape Tribulation. A nature lovers paradise of virgin rainforest, a sweeping river system, wilderness areas.... where the reef embraces the rainforest in a natural joining of two of natures greatest assets... a sight no traveller to the Far North should miss

Nothing can really prepare you for the absolute pristine beauty of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation Region. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988 as part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland, the area is one of spectacular scenery and rugged topography with fast flowing gorges, breathtaking waterfalls and mountain summits with expansive vistas of undisturbed rainforests. The rainforests of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation in the Wet Tropics region are among the most important on earth, having survived over 130 million years of climate changes.

KURANDA: Charming Kuranda.... the village in the rainforest is home to the well known original Kuranda Markets & Heritage Markets....... Here you find unique & fascinating gifts to take home with you. Getting to Kuranda is half the fun. CAIRNS HIGHLANDS: Discover the natural treasures of the lush, cool, green Highlands region..... waterfalls, national parks, volcanic lakes, bushwalks, watersports, magnificent Tinaroo Dam, the amazing Curtain Fig Tree....

Then there's the quaint townships, unusual arts and crafts, restaurants shops and of course some superb accommodation While the entire Highlands area is quite beautiful there are some highlights that you should try not to miss on a visit here. These include Waterfalls circuit, Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham and Paronella Park.

MISSION BEACH: Paradise found...... this is an area of rare and diverse beauty with Queenslands highest mountain, rainforests, bushwalks. Kilometre upon kilometre of soft, sandy beaches as well as uninhabited and resort islands. This is a much loved area where locals go to wind down over long weekends... the pace here is as slow or fast as you want it to be.

AROUND TOWN: Cairns Rainforest Dome Flecker Botanical Gardens Hartleys Crocodile Farm Nightly Dinner Cruise Half day or Full day Fishing Tours Tjapukai by Night Dance and Dinner Show

Creatures of the Tropics The enchanted rainforests of the North are home to some of the worlds most unique and endangered species PLATYPUS ~ CROCODILES ~ CASSOWARY `~  FOREST DRAGONS

Plantlife of the Tropics The tropics is home to an absolutely amazing array of plantlife, some that date back centuries DESERT ROSE ~ FLAME OF THE FOREST ~ COOKTOWN ORCHID