This city is striking in its amazing contrast with other cities in Australia. We can say that it was created specifically for tourists. This is Cairns, located on the north-eastern part of the most beautiful coast of the most exotic and fabulous continent on earth - Australia.
The article provides information about one of the most beautiful and modern cities in Australia - Cairns.
General information
The territory of this coast has come a long way before turning from an uninhabited marshland into a modern, chic port city. Now this earth corner is one of the most beautiful on the whole continent.
Attracts tourists here to the proximity to the famous Barrier Reef, numerous modern hotels, souvenir shops and wonderful infrastructure. The city of Cairns (Australia) has many interesting sights, clubs, restaurants, bars and cafes.
Description of the city
This large city, which is one of the regional centers of the state, is administratively located in the north-eastern part of the local government of the same name. The wonderful city takes 14th place in the country in terms of population. Everything is great here, from nature to urban infrastructure.
The pearl of tropical Australia is Cairns. It is the most popular resort among tourists, where it is possible to fully realize all the desires and fantasies. It is a city with picturesque landscapes, with a fun atmosphere and a warm pleasant climate. There are many cultural and natural attractions.
Hotels and other accommodation
Cairns has a wide range of accommodation for every taste. It is important to note that the tourist season in it begins in June and lasts until the beginning of October. During this period, the weather is the most pleasant for a beach holiday.
Cairns (Australia) has many popular hotels:
- The Reef HotelCasino is a great hotel with a small zoo and casino.
- Shangri-La Hotel is the hotel with the largest swimming pool in the city and with amazing views from the rooms.
- Amaroo At Trinity is a relatively inexpensive beachfront hotel located in the northern Cairns area. Its rooms offer wonderful views of the picturesque mountains.
- Coral Sands is a hotel located right on the beach (Traniti Beach) and offers excellent cuisine in a restaurant.
- Cairns City Backpackers and JJ's Backpackers Hostel are well-known hostels.
Natural attractions of Cairns (Australia)
The city is famous for its Great Barrier Reef (a more detailed description later in the article).
But the list of places recommended for a must visit is quite large. To have time to inspect everything, you must stay at least one week.
These places are a real paradise for nature lovers, as in the city and its environs there are quite a lot of natural attractions that are real earthly wonders.
The most popular of them are as follows:
- Centennial lakes - several streams and lakes surrounded by a fabulous rainforest (there are cozy areas for picnics, but you should beware of crocodiles).
- Mount Whitefield and Smithfield Parks occupy a large rainforest area and contain numerous tourist routes.
- City Botanical Garden, located opposite the lakes. It presents plants that were still used by the natives, as well as bamboo and tropical forests. At the very end of the garden is the equally marvelous Placeid Lake.
- Beaches located in the northern part of the city.
- Islands stretching along the coast of Queensland (northeast of the mainland).
Great Barrier Reef
This miracle of nature, formed in the coastal Pacific Ocean (40 km. From the city), is the main attraction of Australia, Cairns in particular. A huge reef is visible even from space. On it you can observe stunning landscapes in their beauty. The corals located in this marvelous corner are created by the smallest creatures of polyps. Over 400 thousand years, they built the largest system in the world.
About four hundred thousand reefs and islands enter this amazing and unique coral world. Huge schools of fish floating around it, unique in their colors and shapes, add extra charm to this complex. All this leaves an unforgettable experience. These places were especially loved by diving enthusiasts.
Cultural attractions
The most popular attractions of the city of Australia Cairns (photo in the article):
- Samurai Gallery Australia, where interesting exhibits of oriental martial art are represented: paintings, Katanas, clothes, etc. All exhibits tell about the history of Australia's samurai.
- The Cairns Regional Gallery is an exhibition hall that contains amazing and original works of art from Australia. These displays are interesting for children.
- Cairns Library is a local library with lots of books. The building itself is a magnificent historical architectural structure with high arches and columns.
- Regional Gallery and Museum, where art lovers can get acquainted with the history of the city and with the work of famous Australian artists.
Entertainment
In the city itself there is no coastal beach, and you can swim in the waters of the ocean not all year round due to the presence of poisonous jellyfish. However, the city has a wonderful and well-equipped Esplanade Lagoon pool, and snow-white sandy beaches are located on neighboring islands. In any case, here you can find a lot of interesting entertainments to your liking.
This place is a paradise for snorkelling enthusiasts and a research place for marine biologists (more than 400 species of inhabitants of the sea and coral).
For lovers of outdoor activities are offered a variety of walking tours of the rainforest, cycling, scuba diving. There is also entertainment for thrill-seekers: bungee jumping, rafting and skydiving, hot air ballooning. Here you can get acquainted with the authentic culture of local Aboriginal people.
Night walks
For evening and night walks, Esplanade Boardwalk is best suited. During twilight and at sunset, the water surface looks especially beautiful. And in moments when there are not very many people, pelicans, parrots, flying foxes go ashore. Especially ideal sea coast for romantic walks.
The whole family can go to Night Sky Secrets (show). It is impossible to look away from the designed night sky. In order to see the unusual and learn more about the star bodies - this is entertainment just right.
To enjoy jazz, you can visit Bernie's Jazz Piano Cafe. A club with contemporary dance music is Lyquid Nightlife.
Reviews
To see all the charms of this exotic earth, you can fly here using a plane landing at Cairns International Airport (Australia). It is located seven kilometers from the city.
According to reviews of most tourists who visited this resort city, this place is great for a summer vacation. Although there is no beach in Cairns itself, this does not overshadow the rest.
Tourists note that for many, the prices of almost all products sold will seem high. According to reviews, shopping in Cairns is not the best option. Only jewelry can be purchased at lower prices, especially since there is plenty to choose from.
Australia's core value is nature. The Australians themselves are madly in love, take care of her and admire her. Many tourists advise in no case to litter, or break branches, do not pick flowers in parks, etc. However, this is quite a normal norm of life. It is also forbidden to export from the country absolutely all elements of nature.