in Australia · Queensland

Cairns

The tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and ancient Daintree Rainforest, where reef meets jungle.

Notable spots

Great Barrier Reef
Nature
The world's largest coral reef system, a snorkelling and diving mecca.
Daintree Rainforest
Nature
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Scenery

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Cairns in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Great Barrier Reef — NASA/Kjell Lindgren (Public domain) · Wikimedia