Cairns and Tropical North Queensland
Don’t leave Queensland without getting a little crazy in Cairns. Picture pristine World Heritage rainforest, local wildlife, sparkling rivers, panoramic views out to the Great Barrier Reef. Now team it with Bungy Jumping, jet boating, 4WD Safari sky diving and white water rafting and you’ll start to get an idea of what Cairns and the Tropical North has to offer.
Where to stay in Cairns and Tropical North!
Global Port Douglas
This is a brand new up-market style 50 bed hostel located on the main sreet of Port. This is the BEST location in town, 100m walk to 4 Mile Beach, shopping, restaurants, bars, marina and markets all @ your doorstep.... read more.
Cairns Share House
Cairns Sharehouse is the largest provider of quality share accommodation in Cairns. We offer private single, double, and twin rooms, shared kitchen, lounge and outdoor dining facilities... read more
Hides Hotel Cairns
This historic hotel offers affordable holiday accommodation right in the heart of the city. It is only a short walk to the Casino, Reef Terminal, Esplanade & Kuranda Railway Station... read more
Spirit of Freedom
For the best diving in Australia, travel with Australia’s leading live-aboard ‘Spirit of Freedom’ to the iconic and remote destinations of the Cod Hole and Coral Sea, north-east of Cairns... read more
RainForeStation Nature Park
100 acres set amidst World Heritage Rainforest, with a Rainforest Tour, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Wildlife Park and restaurants, situated 30 minutes by coach from Cairns and 5 minutes from Kuranda Village.... read more.
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Passions of Paradise
Travel with us from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on a magnificent 25 meter custom designed sailing catamaran. We visit stunning Paradise Reef and Michaelmas Cay.... read more.

You'll easily find admin or hospitality work in Cairns or head to the banana plantations of Tully and Innisfail. Work during the week and go bananas on the weekend with some white-water rafting. Jobs in Cairns and Tropical North

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Conditions for Cairns, AU at 6:00 am ACST

Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 20 C
Forecast:
Fri - Sunny. High: 28 Low: 22
Sat - Isolated Thunderstorms. High: 27 Low: 22
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10 "must do" in Cairns and TNQ
1. Learn to scuba dive & reef trips
2. Skydiving & Bungy
3. White Water Rafting
4. Helicopter scenic flight
5. Visit Cape Tribulation
6. Aboriginal Culture Tours/Activities
7. Live it up at 17 nightclubs
8. Work in Cairns
9. Visit Mission Beach
10. Crocodile feeding


