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Visiting Cairns, Australia


This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several... more » This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Within the city, several attractions stand out, including Rainforestation Nature Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and Skyrail Cableway. Eco-adventures, food trail tours, cultural encounters and adrenalin-pumping adventures are all on the itinerary. Even December through April’s monsoon season can’t dampen Cairns’ delights. « less

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157 Hotels & Accommodations

43 Things to Do

191 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
7 in 19 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
16 in 40 cm
Feb
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
17 in 42 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
18 in 45 cm
Apr
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C

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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

5 of 5 stars
New Zealand
8 Nov 2009

I found the staff at this hotel to be very friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size with a good size bathroom. I loved the beds, they were super comfortable. However, if you don’t like a soft...more

The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa

8 Nov 2009

Hotel has various pools and restaurants, fantastic hotel with spacious rooms, thoroughly enjoyed my stay here more

Piccolo Cucina

5 of 5 stars
Cairns, Australalia
8 Nov 2009

I have been meaning to write a review for this little restaurant for ages. They have daily specials but I always have lasagne. It is simple the best, the potions are generous and I have the entree...more

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