Situated in the northern tropical region of Australia, Cairns is the city where The Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropical Rainforest. One of the most popular tourist spots in Australia, Cairns is truly a wonderful place to visit. If we try to trace back the history of Cairns, we will know that it was the Aboriginals and the Torres Strait islanders who first settled here. Others followed soon and presently Cairns is a melting pot of many cultures, races and people. But the most appealing aspect of Cairns is the inherent harmony that warms the heart.
It can be safely said that Cairns has come a long way from its small coastal town days to become one of the most important tourist hotspots in Australia. On your trip to Cairns, you can visit a number of interesting places like the Cairns Convention Center, Cairns Museum, the Cairns Reef Casino, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Civic Theatre to name a few. Of course the Barrier Reef, a world heritage site, scores over all the attractions. It may also be mentioned that the Daintree Rainforest that lies near the barrier reef is also a listed world heritage site you can explore during your Cairns visit.
Cairns is also a great place to indulge in a number exciting water sports that include snorkeling and scuba diving. Visit the Flecker Botanic Gardens or take a lazy stroll down the Cairns Esplanade, we can assure you that you can never have a dull moment at Cairns. You could also explore the surrounding townships and mix with the locals and know about their lifestyles.
As for accommodation in Cairns, you need not worry about that at all because Cairns offers a wide range of accommodation facilities like hotels, lodges, resorts, caravan parks and so on. Don't wait, make your bookings and come to Cairns and discover a world that would be nothing less than paradise.
