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Cairns Accommodation
Guide
The vibrant capital of Far North Queensland
Cairns is one of Australia’s international
gateways and Queensland’s most cosmopolitan city north of Brisbane.
Travellers come here for the areas natural attractions and to take
in the tropical ambience of the city. All categories of visitors are
found, but the profusion of backpackers provides a down-to-earth feeling
that adds to the energy. A walk along the Esplanade
will get you in the holiday mood and a glance at the many tour desks
which line the street will give you an idea of just how many tour
options there are. The old city heart is coming to terms with its
new role as a travellers’ shopping, entertainment, and dining
destination with the completion of Cairns Central, the huge new
shopping mall. Other attractions include a casino, the Pier Marketplace,
and a busy nightlife. The city also has a splendid botanical gardens,
an interesting historical museum, and an excellent regional art
gallery.
However, few visitors spend all their time in Cairns
city. While many are happy to be taken on tours of the reef and
a more sedate view of the rainforests with Skyrail, others prefer
adventure activities such as bungee jumping, white-water rafting,
scuba diving, ballooning, and parasailing. Those who find the summer
humidity of the coast too stiffling head for the Atherton Tableland
where temperatures can be several degrees cooler. The many interesting
places to visit here include charming rural towns, a variety of
rainforests, crater lakes, and waterfalls. If you have limited time
you can take the old train or Skyrail to Kuranda
to visit the several attractions which feature native wildlife and
shop at the colourful markets.
Your hotel in Cairns will be accessible to the major attractions
Cairns’ diverse accommodation options
include up-market hotels, apartments, B&Bs,, casual backpacker
hostels, and any number of family-friendly motels.
Cairns is a compact city with a good public transportation
system so your hotel in Cairns should be selected with the places
you wish to visit in mind. Don’t miss the Cairns Produce Market
for a taste of the best of Cairns’s cuisine, especially the
seasonal tropical fruits and delicious seafoods. Any hotel in Cairns
will direct you to the Cairns Art Gallery with
its fine art collections and you can take the old train on the scenic
Kuranda Railway or SkyRail to
the market town of Kuranda. A trip to the Daintree rainforests,
listed on the World Heritage Register, can be arranged by the tour
desk of any hotel in Cairns.
Stay at a Cairns apartment
With so many World Heritage attractions,
a short trip to North Queensland becomes a challenge and it is a
good idea to book a Cairns apartment. So various are the delights
of the Great Barrier Reef and the many tropical islands that it
is easy to run out of time to visit the many attractions of the
coastal and mountain rainforests.
Travellers to North Queensland need to be aware of
the great distances involved as well as the variable road conditions.
There are a few things to be aware of when driving in Queensland:
the signage is sometimes woeful; you can expect roads to be under
repair, especially after the wet season. And due to wildlife, night
driving in the outback can be hazardous and requires caution.
Keep in mind the seasons when planning a visit to North Queensland. The cooler, dryer months from April to OctobWet Tropics at its most fecund. Whenever you visit, remember that travel is a privilege and, as the park rer are considered prime for holiday-makers, but a visit during the steamy, wet season will show the rainforested angers say, take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footsteps.
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