The city of Cairns is at the heart of Tropical North Queensland and is the main gateway to Northern Australia. Cairns is a very pretty city back dropped by rainforest mountains and framed by coral seas.

This modern and sophisticated city opens doorways to the Rainforest and Outback as well as a reef which is a World Heritage site.

Access to Cairns couldn’t be more simple with an international airport just a few miles to the north of the city centre. Regular long distance trains also stop in Cairns and the port is an increasingly popular destination for overseas cruise ships.

Almost a century of architecture is on show in the city streets with a comfortable blend of traditional Queenslander style and today’s modern designs. Modern buildings dominate the city’s horizon with a mixture of architectural designs including hotels such as the Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns International Hotel and the Cairns Convention Centre.

A focal point for the city is the Cairns Esplanade which is nearly two kilometres of landscaped parkland fringes and a busy thoroughfare with numerous restaurants on one side, and a natural harbour inlet on the other. Each year, thousands of people visit the Cairns Esplanade to relax on the grass, eat at the many sidewalk cafes, meet and speak with friends, wander under the trees, and just to watch the many different birds which come to feed on the waters edge.

The city also boast great shopping and nightlife, botanic gardens, a casino and convention centre, art galleries and high standards of accommodation.

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