A World Heritage Listed, Natural Inspiration at our doorstep... One of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the worlds most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches. Because of its natural beauty, the Great Barrier Reef has become one of the worlds most sought after tourist destinations. A visitor to the Great Barrier Reef can enjoy many experiences including snorkelling, scuba diving, aircraft or helicopter tours, bare boats (self-sail), glass-bottomed boat viewing, semi-submersibles and educational trips, cruise ship tours, whale watching and swimming with dolphins.

The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the World Heritage-listed Barron Gorge National Park. This famous railway winds its way on a journey from Cairns to Kuranda. The journey to Kuranda takes approximately 2 hours, which includes a 10-minute stop at the spectacular Barron Falls Station for a bird’s eye view of the Barron Falls. Passing through 15 hand-carved tunnels, 37 bridges, spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge. Choose from Heritage or Gold Class travel to discover this famous railway journey. Being one with the rainforest as you undertake an unforgettable journey is what makes Kuranda Scenic Railway such a must-do experience. The Kuranda Scenic Railway operates daily all year, except Christmas Day.

The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics. Stories of heat, sweat and hard work. Of cane, railways, rainforests and reefs. Of White Australia, Aboriginal resistance and European isolation. Tales of tourists, hippies and local celebrations, amidst humidity, cyclones, toads, mould and mozzies. The Cairns Museum showcases the Cairns Historical Society’s amazing collection of objects, photographs and archival records. This collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a world first in environmental tourism. It will take you on an amazing journey over Australia's World Heritage-listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. Experience the stunning and sprawling Australian Landscape. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5 km scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland’s World Heritage Area. The Wet Tropics Rainforest is the world's oldest tropical rainforest. North of Cairns, it has won more than 25 awards.

As the only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland, the Cairns Aquarium connects visitors with the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef, The Wet Tropics, The Gulf Savannah and Cape York regions. With over 16,000 animals and unique opportunities to move up close to some of the world’s most fascinating, elusive or deadly creatures, every visit is unforgettable. We offer a range of services and facilities at the Cairns Aquarium so that you can focus on enjoying your visit and interacting with the amazing animals on display. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about the incredible reef and rainforest creatures, or you need to find that perfect gift for a loved one, or you just need to stop and enjoy a meal or beverage, we have your needs covered.

Cairns Airport is one of Australia's leading regional airports, providing both international and domestic flights while being the gateway to North Queensland. The airport has direct flights to 18 international and 30 domestic destinations. It is only a short drive to all destinations in the City of Cairns.

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is a tropical paradise, renowned as one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia. Come and explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture. Learn more about the Gardens on a guided tour, bird watching walk, audio or virtual tours, and explore the outdoors on our popular Arrow trails. There's always something to do at the Cairns Botanic Gardens with numerous workshops, talks, classes, exhibitions and other events.

The Cairns region is diverse, with the Atherton Tablelands sitting on the Great Dividing Range forming the western boundary of the city and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. The closest main town south is Innisfail. Atherton Tablelands locations include Kuranda, Biboohra, Mareeba, Tolga, Atherton, Yungaburra, Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe, Herberton and Mount Garnet. There are a wide range of national parks and lakes in the area, including Emerald Creek Falls, Lake Tinaroo, Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham, Millaa Millaa Falls, Zithe Falls, Elinjau Falls and the Millstream Falls.