Cairns (/ ˈkɛərnz / ⓘ; Yidiny: Gimuy) is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, [2] on the tropical north east coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 153,181 people. [1]

Reef, rainforest and relaxation are compelling reasons to visit Cairns, the captivating gateway to Tropical North Queensland. If you love an active holiday intermixed with lazy days, Cairns is your kind of destination.

Visit our guide to Queensland’s tropical centre Cairns and explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy the cafes, bustling markets and nearby beaches.

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Cairns is best known as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, and there’s good reason: Divers and adventure seekers can spend their days exploring the reef, dipping in lagoons, and sprawling out on the beach. After, though, there’s even more to discover in town, from cafes and markets to nightlife (think: backpacker beach bar vibes).

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Discover the reef, rainforest, islands and more. With the Great Barrier Reef & Wet Tropics Rainforest side by side, Tropical North Queensland is unlike anywhere else in the world. With direct flights from Christchurch & Auckland, your dream …

Apr 2, 2025 · In New Zealand, Jetstar has added a Christchurch-based Airbus A320 to its fleet, bringing the local total to eight. To celebrate the first flights, fares as low as $238 (Cairns to Christchurch one way) are available, allowing people to …

On a mountaintop, where a track crosses a river, or across a difficult pass, rock cairns show the way. It’s a Scottish term that derives from the Gaelic ‘càrn’ (plural ‘cairn’) and came to New Zealand with European settlers. Before them, Maori built rock cairns too.

Rock cairns have been used for centuries to mark routes and guide travellers – even here in New Zealand. And if they could, they’d have some good stories to tell.