Cairns Tour Packages

Best places to visit in Cairns

1. Palm Cove

Palm Cove is a coastal suburb in Cairns which attracts a lot of tourists due to its mesmerising beach views. You may go for cycling and swimming during your visit here and it is also a fascinating spot for fishing if you are interested. You can see the Giant Trevally and shark during your Cairns packages.

2. Rainforestation Nature Park

It is situated in the middle of a World Heritage rainforest and it was formerly known as Mountain Groves. It was opened in 1976 and the park was used for coffee and orange plantation. Rainforestation has three parts: Army Duck Rainforest Tour, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala and Wildlife Park.

3. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a cultural centre where you can witness about the rich culture and traditions of Australia. It will provide you knowledge about the native people and you will get to try the traditional meals in this park. There are various shows performed in this centre and you may enjoy them.

4. Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is a huge tropical Island with beautiful rainforest and its own coral reef system which forms a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park located nearby Cairns. There is a 100 room resort on the island and you may enjoy the enchanting features of the island during your time here.

Best time to visit Cairns

Summer season

During summer time, Cairns receive a hot weather and the rainforests bloom to their best. You will be able to indulge in various activities such as Kuranda skyrail, white water rafting and rainforest tours as the rivers and waterfalls are at their best at this time of the year. You will be able to go for a number of outdoor activities and it is an ideal time to visit the Great Barrier Reef.

Winter season

Cairns is at its finest during winter time as the weather is very pleasant at this time and it is an awesome season to go on Cairns holiday packages. The temperature ranges from 16 to 27 degrees. The skies are clear and the wind is calm which made it a favourable weather to go for any type of activity. The weather would be a little dry so its advisable to stay hydrated. You will be able to see migrating humpback whales.

Springtime

The weather starts warming up again at this time of the year but the flowers bloom beautifully and it is the perfect season. There are a number of animal activity at this season so you may visit several parks, sanctuaries, gardens and wildlife attractions. The temperature usually reaches 30 degrees and the birds go for their mating rituals. The evening may be quite stormy with picturesque views along the sceneries and you may witness them with our Cairns tour packages.

Best Way to reach Cairns

By Air

Cairns can be easily reached by air through Cairns Airport. It has international, domestic and general aviation terminals. There are a number of air carriers which operate to and fro Cairns Airport. You will be able to travel from international airports from various countries such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, etc.

By Train

The Sunlander trains reach Cairns three times a week from Brisbane. You may opt for first or economy sleeper class according to your convenience and there is an option for seating also. The Waterways restaurant have a number of options to choose from in their menu and you may have a scrumptious meal during your journey. You may travel by train to Cairns from any part of the country on our Cairns packages.

By Boat

Cairns can be reached by waterways with the rising number of cruise ships arriving at Cairns Seaport. It is an enjoyable means of transport as you will be able to witness the beautiful views along the journey. Cairns is recorded to be the busiest cruise port in Australia as it gives way to the Great Barrier Reef.

By Road

There are a number of coach services from all parts of Australia that stop at Cairns. You may also take your vehicle to reach Cairns as the roads are well maintained. You can easily reach Cairns by road from cities like Brisbane, Sydney, Darwin and Melbourne.