Cairns Tourism
Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Far North Queensland Australia.
Cairns is a cosmopolitan city with a population of approx. 130,000 that is very focused on the tourist industry; particularly popular with international tourists. Japanese tourists are especially catered for, with many shops and signs being written in katakana, as well as English.
The town is surrounded by rainforest, and can be used as a gateway to destinations such as Kuranda, and the Daintree. Besides tourism, the town is supported by agricultural activities which include sugar cane, banana tropical fruits and the world’s first tropical fruit wine region.
There is a lot of accommodation to suit all budgets with plenty of drinking establishments and restaurants catering for all tastes. The atmosphere is relatively inexpensive tourism, laid back and unpretentious, loads of clubs and coffee shops overflowing with international tourists giving Cairns it’s cosmopolitan feel.
There is no swimming beach to speak of in central Cairns, although there are many choices just to the north and the south of the city.
A large outdoor, lagoon-style built pool is located in the center of the Cairns City area, which is very popular throughout the year with tourists and locals alike. If you are aiming to have a beach side resort holiday there are several resorts a short drive north of Cairns.
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