40 minutes from Cairns, Barron Falls (aka Din Din) is one of the largest waterfalls in Far North Queensland. The sheer size and drama of the falls and their rocky outcrops is a wonder to behold. 

From historic rainforests, and crystal clear oceans to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate all year round, family-friendly activities in Cairns aren’t hard to come by. Let us answer all of your questions with this family guide to tropical QLD! 

The stunning and untouchable natural wonders of Cairns and its surrounding regions are like no other. These wonders are best experienced by foot, creating space for the serenity of the trees and the hum of the ancient rainforest . Boasting almost half of Australia’s bird kingdom, there’s an array of creatures to spot both above and below - so taking it slow, immersing into nature and keeping your eyes peeled is a must. Home to an array of incredible hiking and bushwalking tracks, here are our top picks for exploring Cairns with your hiking shoes:

Port Douglas is teeming with delightful locations to park your holiday-mode tush for some well deserved downtime. Check out our list of the hottest cafes and coffee spots in Port Douglas.

As one of the Great Barrier Reef’s best-kept secrets, the Frankland Islands are a cluster of five uninhabited islands located just 45 minutes southeast of Cairns. Currently, the only way to get to the Frankland Islands is aboard a Frankland Islands Reef Cruise day tour or via private boat from the Mulgrave or Russel river boat ramps.

The hardest part of going on holiday is parting with your beloved barista, the one who knows exactly how you like your coffee, who always serves it hot enough, strong enough, who knows your quirks inside and out and doesn’t judge you for them (at least not within earshot). Your daily caffeine hit is essential to your routine, but you don’t want to waste your holiday sifting through mediocre espressos and lattes only to find the best brew the day of your departure. So, we’ve consulted the locals, the coffee snobs, the folks with the know-how and know-where to take the trial and error out of your search for a good cuppa. Here are our top 14 spots to keep the caffeine-addicted appeased in Cairns …

Every night after dark, the Cairns Night Market comes to life with vendors, the aromas of amazing food and curious visitors. Check out our list of the best places to shop and eat!

We are proud to introduce you to our staff here at Cairns Tours! Our staff are well-versed across all Australian travel, specialising in all things Cairns. 

Idyllic Palm Cove on Queensland's Tropical North coast has taken out the number one spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Beaches in the World article for 2024.

The Crankworx multinational mountain biking festival is coming to Cairns in May 2024. Here’s your guide to everything you need to know for the event.