Cairns and Gordonvale (Photo slideshow)

The photo on the slideshow display mostly Cairns some photos of Gordonvale area, here in Queensland, Australia. (4:3, 576p)

Cairns The Capital of Tropical North Queensland

Cairns is located in maybe the most incredible area of Australia, a distinctly modern city but with a tropical flair in Queensland. It contains so much culture, unbelievable art galleries along with the requisite fine dining and the street side bars and cafes.

Cairns is perhaps one of the most popular places to stay with over seven thousand rooms to stay in, everything from 5 star accommodations to budget rooms for those who are just backpacking through. No matter what your needs, desires or budget there are truly accommodations in this region to meet them all.

The Cairns Esplanade is a one stop tropical recreation area open year round due to the steady temperatures this area offers. It has a swimming lagoon and beautiful parklands and gardens, with places to eat and stores where you can do some shopping. Outside of the Esplanade there are additional public areas with pretty views of the Trinity Inlet and lots of boardwalks and entertainment areas.

The boats and water rule at the Cairns Seaport, they have an unbelievable number of boats, yachts and fishing boats to see. Many of them are for rent if you’d like to have a water tour of the region. Just go see them for the variety and diversity of the boating world.

Going to Cairns within Tropical North Queensland will be a wonderful trip to make with all the offerings you need on a holiday. There will be any number of types of rooms available to stay in while you experience all the beauty nature has to offer and the wonderful dining and entertainment options.

 

See, Do And Stay In Cairns, Australia

Cairns is located in Australia’s Far North Queensland - one of the lushest, most beautiful and natural places left in the Western - and more importantly English-speaking, and developed - world. The entire city has recently been given a facelift, to match its status an a top international holiday destination, and is now quite a fitting scene for the lovely luxury hotels in Cairns and natural wonders which you can explore from the city.

Of course, you’ll need to organize somewhere to stay before you even leave your grey, ordinary day job, the daily grind of traffic and transport, and the bills that just keep arriving in the letterbox. Bloomfield Lodge is a great choice for those seeking something a little different. This boutique hotel in Cairns is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Association, with decor in a stark, naturally clean and pristine taste, and friendly, courteous staff. The focus at this Cairns Australia hotel is on unobtrusive service - you won’t even realize until you get back home that drinks don’t just magically fill themselves, and that you actually have to wash your linen yourself!

Shangri-La Cairns is the city’s other option for those seeking the reassurance of a brand name hotel, as well as six-star luxury service, impeccably designed surroundings, gorgeous ocean views and a convenient location. Light, airy and spacious rooms are given the luxury treatment with Egyptian cotton sheets, a home theater system and Playstation for the kids, as well as cardio training and strength equipment (you’ll need to get ready for some of the beautiful and thrilling outdoor activities!), and kid-friendly facilities at this Cairns hotel like a children’s pool and table tennis tables.

For the traveler looking for a holiday with a little more than relaxation, Cairns is the perfect place from which to explore some of the world’s most famous natural wonders. The Great Barrier Reef is known worldwide as a heritage listed site and the largest tropical reef of its kind. Snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sea kayaking, parasailing and helifishing are some of the breathtaking outdoor adventures that await, just outside your Cairns hotel doorway.

The Daintree rainforest is another sight to tempt you away from your luxury hotel in Cairns - wildlife unseen elsewhere in the world, like cassowaries and the endangered green tree frogs can be seen in pristine, untouched tropical rainforest. This is currently the most diverse ecological system in the world, with thousands of species of wildlife and birds, as well as golden rainforest beaches with calm water.

There is also the Curtain Fig Tree, a Ficus strangler vine that grew over another of its kind, and grew cascading down 15 meters to the ground below. The Babinda Boulders is a beautiful swimming hole, filled with water that is quite cool, even in mid summer. Josephine Falls and Tindoo Dam are also popular, and worth venturing out from your luxury accommodation in Cairns for!

Cairns Great Barrier Reef

Wonderful pictures of the Great Barrier Reef!

Cairns, The International Gateway Into Tropical North Queensland Australia

Cairns, the international gateway into Tropical North Queensland, is Australia’s premier regional city. It has the unique honour of being rated the safest tropical city in the world. The city is a vital, cosmopolitan centre and its residents enjoy an enviable tropical lifestyle.

Cairns has a typical tropical climate, with really only two distinct seasons. ‘Winter’: May through November; ‘Summer’: December to April Winter is the dry season - usually idyllic weather, with sunshine, low humidity, little rain and fresh breezes. For current weather in Cairns see this page http://www.explorecairns.com/weather

Two of the world’s greatest natural treasures are here - the World Heritage listed, Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforests. How fortunate to have two such treasures in one area.

Cairns is rated the third most popular tourist destination in the country after Sydney and Brisbane and the Cairns International Airport is the nation’s sixth busiest in terms of international and domestic passenger movements. In 2003/04 more than three million international and domestic passenger movements were recorded.

Cairns is also a preferred stopover port for luxury cruise ships. It is a Mecca for scuba divers, snorkellers, reef cruises, all types of fishing, outback “bush” adventures, native bird and wildlife watching and tours of all shapes and sizes, rainforest walks, adventure activities and accommodation to suit all types of budgets. For more tours in Cairns visit this page http://www.explorecairns.com/tours

Cairns City Council provides funding each year for the chief tourism body for the region, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, for promotion, marketing and convention marketing.

Cairns plays host to a number of events and conventions throughout the year and is the perfect place to inspire. Upcoming events include:

Laurel McKenzie: Girlie Event

22 February 2006 - 29 May 2006

An exploration of the ways in which women are imaged across historical eras, different culture and media. An exhibition of digital prints. … hover for full event information

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Japan Festival

14 May 2006 - 28 May 2006

Be a part of Japan Festival 2006 - Year of Exchange. Guaranteed to be a fun and unique event for two weeks from 14 to 28 May. 2006 brings many new exciting event partners such as Wonderbus, a travelling roadshow showcasing Japanese culture; U Stage 9 7 street performance hot from Japan. Plus 20 Oyama delegates coming to celebrate Year of Exchange by signing a Sister Cities agreement. … hover for full event information

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Images of the North

10 June 2006 - 20 August 2006 (TBA)

Artworks featured in the award winning education kit “Images of the North” produced by the Cairns Regional Gallery. … hover for full event information

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Cairns Junior Eisteddfod

21 June 2006 - 30 June 2006

Showcasing the talented youth of North Queensland and beyond. Subjects include Literature, Speech