Cairns is the second biggest city in Queensland after Brisbane. The location of Cairns makes it a must to visit. The city is bordered with the glorious coral sea on one side and with spectacular rainforests on the other. There are many places to see and things to do in the surroundings. Prioritizing is pretty difficult.

One of the most popular sights close to Cairns is Kuranda. Kuranda is famous of the rainforest, it is located at. It is possible to get there either by Kuranda Scenic Railway or the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Combine a visit to Kuranda with a walking tour to the rainforest and then a spectacular train ride. Would you like to learn more about Aborigines as well? Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Centre is ideal for this purpose. There are a number of shows all day around and even in the evenings. Don't miss the chance to gain a sight to Aboriginal culture and history...

As the ideal gateway to Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Marina is home to numerous sailing boats and catamarans that offer a great day on the reef. There are in total of 10 islands in the nearby, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Frankland Islands being the most popular. There are endless snorkeling and scuba diving possibilities. In fact, you don't need any previous diving experience to enjoy the underwater world in the reef. Simply make a diving licence and head to fun!

Other renowned places in the surroundings of Cairns include Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest, Cape York Peninsula and Cooktown. There are diverse transportation possibilities from Cairns to each of these destinations.

Would you simply like to relax in Cairns for a couple of days instead of moving around all the time? You won't regret. Daily life is very vibrant in Cairns as well as the nightlife. It is especially easy to meet people at the restaurants, pubs, clubs, markets and on the boats. In addition to snorkeling and diving, canoeing, horse-back riding, skydiving and rafting are just a few of the possible activities.

Cairns is approximately 1700km north of Brisbane. However, it is easily reachable by plane or by bus. Transportation inside Cairns is also not a big problem. Some coach companies serve for getting the people around. Shuttle services are also offered from time to time.