Tropical North Queensland in Australia is a holiday maker's paradise, bursting at the seams with attractions and tours that showcase this remarkable part of the world. Cairns attractions rank as some of the most original and exciting in Australia. Golden sunny beaches flanked by pristine rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef make Cairns a region that literally has it all Friendly locals provide a setting for exploration and fun that very few other places in the world can offer. The city of Cairns has recently been renovated to enhance its image and provide a relaxing place for tourists.

Undersea World Aquarium:Undersea World Aquarium Located at the Pier Marketplace. This enormous attraction features more than 1000 marine creatures from sharks, stingrays and Moray eels to seahorses, spectacular coral, jellyfish, the deadly stonefish and the Crown of Thorns starfish. Guided tours are available, and sharks are fed in front of visitors four times daily. Wonderland Hinterland:One of the most popular day-tour options from Cairns Favorites include a walk through the rainforest, photo stop at the Barron River Gorge and make sure you leave plenty of time to stroll through the markets with their myriad delights of local food, produce, art, crafts and clothing. The other attractions of Australia include Bird world Kuranda, home to the largest single collection of free flying birds in Australia. Cairns Night Zoo, A great Aussie night out. The Cairns Regional Gallery was the culmination of over sixty years of vision, planning, lobbying and undraising. Smithfield World Heritage, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on an amazing experience over the rainforest canopy. Wild World: A wildlife park with koalas, crocodiles, kangaroos, cassowaries, wombats, emus, snakes, birds and dingoes. Includes are an Aboriginal Culture Show which brings together nature and culture through demonstration and dance.

Cairns Central has over 170 specialty shops and major department stores including Target & Myers.& There is a cinema complex and large food court as well as 2 supermarkets and variety stores. The Cairns Central Shopping Centre is situated right next to the Cairns Railway Station.The Pier Has approximately 100 specialty shops including a food court, a number of cafes, bars, and is incorporated in the Radisson Plaza Hotel.The Pier Market Place is located at The Marlin Marina, Stock land Shopping Centre has over 130 specialty shops including 2 large supermarkets, department store such as Target Big W, large food court.

Whatever your tastes or budget there will be a number of restaurants that will suit you perfectly. Every type of restaurant can be found from fine dining five star restaurants to cheap eats and small cafes.There is an impressive variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, seafoods, meats and unusual herbs and spices that tend to give food cooked in the tropics a unique flavour. Be adventurous and try some of the more unusual dishes on a menu.

Summer: December - February Average temperature 23-31°C.Great time for beaches. Autumn: March - May Average temperature 20-30°C. Usually lovely sunny days followed by glorious nights - ideal for both indoor and outdoor activities and very popular with the fishing and boating enthusiasts. Winter: June - August Average temperature 18-26°C.

The currency used is the Australian dollar (AUD) which is made up of 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 and coins are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. Changing foreign currency or travellers cheques is not problem in Cairns. You will also find foreign exchange bureaus at the airport and scattered throughout the city centre. All major credit cards are also widely.