Cairns Australia – Weekend Holiday Getaway Packages
The results are lovely when tropical rain forests extend to the coastline and rub shoulders with the Great Barrier Reef. Where some of the finest first class accommodations complement some of the best natural attractions grouped together in one area.
Enjoying a brilliant tropical climate in the far north of Queensland in Australia is the city of Cairns. Cairns has a delightful and interesting history; a bullock dray (a wagon pulled by ox), was common in earlier years, and the wide roads seen in Cairns today are a result these previously essential means of transportation.
Aside from the year around tropical weather, the city’s proximity to the Great Barrier Reef is a major weekend getaways draw for tourists. You can be in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef within an hour of leaving the fleet terminal, which itself is just a few minutes walk from downtown.
All around Cairns, you will find posters and fliers that announce upcoming events in different places around the city. The Esplanade has become a focal point for many of the cultural and promotional events, with a swimming lagoon and an adjacent barbecue area being popular among the locals and tourists alike. Every Saturday, on the promenade near the lagoon, a weekly market is also held.
There are several spots around Cairns that showcase the natural wonders of the area and just a few kilometers northwest of the city center, you will find Flecker Botanic Gardens, which are actually composed of three areas; Flecker Botanic Gardens , Centenary Lakes , and Mount Whitfield Conservation Park .
Mount Whitfield Conservation Park consists of two walking/hiking trails in Cairns that give you chance to really appreciate the area. One is the Red Arrow Trail, which takes about an hour to complete, the other is the Blue Arrow Trails, which is more strenuous and takes 3-4 hours to finish. You will be walking through some wonderful old-growth rain forest, giving you the opportunity for some great photography as you encounter fantastic views of Cairns, the coast, and Trinity Inlet.
In Centenary Lakes you will encounter the terrific rain forest boardwalk, Saltwater Lake and Freshwater Lake, Amazon Pond Lilies, indigenous fruit trees, and occasionally you’ll be able to see a crocodile.
If beaches are what you are after, then Cairns certainly won’t disappoint you. Trinity Beach, just a few kilometers north of the city is an exceptionally popular place for friends and family to get together for a barbecue. The beach front road is lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Palm Cove Beach, 20 minutes north of Cairns, is challenging some of the world’s most prominent beaches for the top spot for beach lovers in the world. It has become a prime destination for tourists traveling on any budget. Whether traveling 5-star or on a limited budget, Palm Cove is a great place to check out.
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