4 Great Ways To Discover Beautiful Cairns

When people think of Cairns, most of them conjure up images of a tropical paradise and essentially, that’s exactly what Cairns is! This stunning North Queensland region is absolutely laden with thick, lush tropical rainforest, golden stretches of beach and sparkling waterfalls. To the west of Cairns, the dust of the Gulf Savannah settles over ancient lava tubes, majestic gorges and centuries of Indigenous and European history. To the east, more tropical paradise; however, this paradise is all underwater! The Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction – it’s undeniably Australia’s most beautiful and fascinating natural coastal feature. A visit to Cairns opens you up to a world of enchantment and wonder, so why wait? Book a trip today.

Great Barrier Reef (Boat)

The plethora of boating options available to visitors of the Great Barrier Reef ensures that you will see exactly what you want to see. With options of sailing, kayaking, viewing the scenery from a glass bottomed boat, swimming, snorkelling or diving while on your Cairns reef boat tour, there’s something to suit absolutely everybody. The World’s biggest coral reef system is absolutely resplendent in its natural beauty and delightfully clear and warm. The bright, tropical colours of its abundance of exotic fish, coral and other marine life will leave you awestruck.

Helicopter Flights (Air)

If you think the gorgeous Cairns scenery and the bright Barrier Reef colours look good from ground level, imagine how stunning it all is from the air! As the tropical landscapes of Far North Queensland unfold below you, you will be in awe of the expanse of the Daintree Rainforest, the golden beaches and the sprawling city sights. Then there’s the Great Barrier Reef; this World wonder is able to be seen from space – it is that big – so the views available from hovering over it in a helicopter are spellbinding! You will have the chance to see whales, dolphins sharks and turtles and you even get the chance to fly the helicopter yourself, on some tours. Simply amazing!

Horse Riding (Land)

Imagine riding along through a lush, tropical rainforest trail, with just the sounds of the birds, the gentle whinnying of the horse below you and a distant rush of a waterfall to accompany you along your journey. It sounds magical, and it is – the experience of horse riding through the stunning natural environment of the Cairns region will be something you never forget. The tour companies offering these amazing horse riding trips cater to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced, avid riders, so everybody can participate.

Scuba Diving (Under Water)

If you ever went to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef and didn’t go scuba diving, you’d probably regret it for the rest of your life! Luckily, it’s easy to experience the thrill of scuba diving within this glorious region. Cairns scuba dive operators cater to everyone, from absolute novices to scuba professionals and the trip options – which include a variety of day and overnight trips, as well as scuba diving lessons – guarantee you’ll find an activity to suit you. Once you duck your head under the water, you will be absolutely blown away by the beauty! Tropical fish, bright coral, turtles, stingray, giant clams all presented in stunning, reflected light will leave you in awe. You won’t ever want to leave!