City Guide Cairns, Australia

Nice, small Town with lots of bars. Didn't enjoy the nightlife because I only stayed for a couple of nights. Lots of trips to the GBR, I Went with the SilverSwift boat from Port Douglas (leaves from Cairns as well). Loved the arrangement, did unfortunately not like my dive leader...(very stressed, did not pay attention to fellow divers etc. My friend had equalisation troubles and he just would not help her, he just kept disappearing). Cairns has a great lagoon!

Extreme holiday

Cairns is where you go when you want to do crazy things in a pretty setting. I sky dived, bungee jumped, rafting at Tully rapids and went to the barrier reef. The city of cairns itself is a bit of a tacky souvenir town, full of trinkets, and plenty of bars for night time. I wouldn't go there for culture, but the barrier reef is wonderful even if you are not into the other activities.

Insider Tip:If you have the luxury of time, try to book when the weather is nice, as bad weather can make visiting the reef not only severely vomit inducing, but also affects the variety of species you will encounter. Also if you are prone to sickness, the top advice is to take travel sickness pills frequently days before your trip and during to guarantee an enjoyable trip.

good place to be

I was here for several days and would say it's a great place to stay. The staff are outstanding at helping to make your stay the best it can be by helping to book tours or give advice about what to do for free/low cost around the area. everyone here was pretty chilled out and there are a few cool nights put on for guests.

Cairns

Cairns is all about the Great Barrier Reef. BEautiful little city with a nice lagoon and atmosphere. Very tropical which can mean rainy and warm. It's nice that the distances within the city are walkable.

Insider Tip:Go snorkelling and/or diving the reef- it is one of the most amazing experiences ever.

We Love Cairns

As the title suggests, we love Cairns! There are loads of trips and activities to do, go up the river and see some crocs, head out to the reef (or fly over it), skydive, lie around the lagoon and walk along the esplanade.

Insider Tip:Stay at Caravella backpackers, great value for money. And pick your activities wisely, as they are all so pricey.