For a getaway that involves balmy weather, Heritage-listed natural wonders and experiences your kids will never forget, it’s hard to go past Cairns. Split your time between swimming in tranquil (and warm!) waters, exploring coral reefs and wandering through ancient rainforest. That’s when you’re not dining on tropical delights in family-friendly restaurants and having … [Read more...] about How To Spend a Weekend in Cairns With Kids
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6 Reasons to Rent a Car at Cairns Airport
Are you keen to spend as much time sightseeing in Cairns as possible? Before taking off on a road trip, consider flying to Cairns airport, then picking up a car. Most providers are in the terminal, making car hire a convenient way to travel – all you have to do is pick up your bags, then head for the rental desks. You’ll be on the road in a jiffy. FLY NON-STOP FROM … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons to Rent a Car at Cairns Airport
Renting a Car at Cairns Airport: Everything You Should Know
Thinking of hiring a vehicle at Cairns Airport? It’s a great way to make the most of your holidays. With a car, you can take off on great road trips, visit Cairns’ best swimming beaches and be surprised by experiences you might not expect. Before you take off, though, it could be helpful to get the lowdown on Cairns Airport – from where to find your car rental … [Read more...] about Renting a Car at Cairns Airport: Everything You Should Know
6 Best Swimming Beaches In and Around Cairns
More than 15 swimmable beaches dot the shoreline in and around Cairns. But, if you don’t have time for them all, how do you decide which to visit? We’ve done your research for you with this round-up of the best five beaches in the area. There’s one for everyone – whether you’re looking for a sweeping stretch of palm-fringed sand where you can escape the crowds or a … [Read more...] about 6 Best Swimming Beaches In and Around Cairns
5 Unexpected Experiences in and around Cairns
Cairns is best known as the gateway to two World Heritage-listed areas: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. But, if you’re looking for something a little different, there are plenty of unusual experiences on offer. Here are five to try on your next trip to Cairns. VISIT THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE’S BIGGEST BUTTERFLY HOUSE 30 minutes’ drive … [Read more...] about 5 Unexpected Experiences in and around Cairns
4 Great Road Trips from Cairns
If you’ve been searching the earth for paradise, then call it off. You’ll find what you’ve been looking for in the breathtaking scenery surrounding Cairns – from the ancient rainforest of the Daintree, to the dreamy beaches and islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The best way to explore it all is by car. With two wheels at your fingertips, you can get to the most … [Read more...] about 4 Great Road Trips from Cairns
5 Amazing Things To Do in Port Douglas
Port Douglas in Far North Queensland is one of Australia’s favourite spots for escaping to warm weather – especially when winter hits the southern states. Perched on the dreamy Coral Sea, it’s a stone’s throw from two World Heritage-listed areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Here are five amazing experiences you shouldn’t miss while … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Things To Do in Port Douglas
Driving the Savannah Way: A massive Cairns road trip for the history books
A 3700 km stretch, driving the Savannah Way is no walk in the park. It’s known as Australia’s adventure drive for a number of reasons – five national parks and 15 World Heritage areas are two of them. The rest? You’ll have to experience for yourself. We’ve mapped out a 10-day route, but the truth is you can take as long as three weeks to explore the uncharted terrains of the … [Read more...] about Driving the Savannah Way: A massive Cairns road trip for the history books
Sydney to Brisbane: Exploring the Sydney Coastal Drive and beyond
One of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations is the stretch of coastline north of Sydney and into Queensland, and there’s no better place to be this summer. This Sydney to Brisbane drive includes so many small seaside towns, large resort cities, and several of the country’s best beaches that it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit. Why not visit them … [Read more...] about Sydney to Brisbane: Exploring the Sydney Coastal Drive and beyond
Heat things up with a road trip to the Atherton Tablelands
Tired of the dreary, drizzly weather? Ready to stop layering all your clothes on top of one another just to walk to the mailbox? It might be time for a road trip to a warmer location, and we’ve got just the place: the Atherton Tablelands. This little pocket of goodness is found a little back from the coastline between Cairns and Townsville, so it is sometimes overlooked for … [Read more...] about Heat things up with a road trip to the Atherton Tablelands
