Looking to stay at one of the best Cairns Resorts? Cairns is the perfect place to enjoy the best of the reef and the rain forest. But you know perhaps I am a little partial. Having lived in Cairns, I found a lot of great things to do.
About Cairns
If you are planning a trip to Australia, keep in mind that it offers a wide variety of climates. The high tourist season in Cairns is during the Australian winter. Cairns is dryer this time of the year and the summer wet season has subsided. There is also less of a problem with stingers (problem jellyfish) inn the cooler months.
Average Temperatures in Cairns, Australia
One
thing that does catch some travelers by surprise is that Cairns itself
does not have it's own beach. Not to worry because the northern beaches
including Palm
Cove and Port
Douglas are also within easy reach of the reef and rain
forest attractions as well.
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Beachfront setting nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and lush
tropical rainforest.
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Beach Resort Cairns
Quality 5 star hotel on the waterfront right at the Reef Fleet terminal - where the boats go to the Great Barrier Reef from. A great option to enjoy the local restaurants and city attractions.
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Adored
by the locals and international travelers alike, this immaculate resort
has gotten even better since it's recent refurbishment. There are fewer
value for money luxury resorts which offer such great value in an ideal
pristine location as Fitzroy
Island.
The island itself Is a short 50 minute trip from Cairns and a classic spot to enjoy the best of the reef's coral, white sands and clear waters.
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Right
in the heart of Cairns and easy walk down to the Reef Fleet Terminal
and reef trips is the Sebel. This hotel has a colonial look and more
than a few good restaurants surrounding it.
Often
it comes as a surprise to many travelers to Cairns that the city
itself is not set on the beach. Reluctance by travel agents
to mention
this and images doctored to make the local mud flat look like a white
sandy beach don't help either. Although the main city Esplanade is
pretty and offers magnificent views some travelers do like to stay on a
nice sandy beach.
Thankfully
some of the best tropical beaches you will find anywhere in the world
are only about 20 minutes away. Keep in mind that there are stingers
around and it's sometimes not worth chancing the swimming enclosures.
All the resorts have pools for this reason.
See the Palm Cove Resorts for more Cairns Beach Resort
options.
Green
Island Resort Cairns
Green
Island Resort is one of the most unique and romantic destinations in
Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy white sandy beaches, crystal clear
waters and great snorkeling right off the beach.
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Occupying the prime Cairns location nearby the Marina and Esplanade park is the Shangri-La. While not up to the standard of some hotels of the same brand this deserves it's place the list thanks to it's convenience and an excellent Horizons executive level.
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Experience
the charms and convenience of 4.5 star resort life. Great location
near the magnificent Cairns botanical gardens and only a short walk to
the main Esplanade. The grounds and facilities are new and in great
condition. An esteemed resort close to the City area.
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Lakes Resort Cairns
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location right next to the big public lagoon pool where everything
happens in Cairns. You are also likely to get a great view over the bay
and Esplanade parks.
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Trilogy Resort Cairns
If you have a good location and a nice
room in Cairns then it's easy to take advantage of lots of attractions
downtown. And you may even spend most of your time out on the reef.
Here is are the best of those.
Discovery
Resort Cairns
Comfortable and in a good location close to the Esplanade and reef
Fleet terminal.
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TripAdvisor
This is also a great place to go
to get ideas on things to do in Cairns and makes for an excellent
travel guide You can also find best deal, compare
prices, and read what
other travelers have to say about Cairns attractions and accommodation.
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Paronella
Park
Stunningly magnificent insight into North Queensland culture at the
beginning of the 20th century to now.
National Heritage and National Trust listed
Paronella Park has received many Queensland tourism award, and Eco
accredited.
(First privately owned hydro electric plant in the state, 1933)
Quality crocodile farm adventure in exotic savana location and another
one of the great and excellent day trip. An ironically relaxing
day.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
If you are staying near the city, the Cairns Wildlife Dome at the top of the Reef Casino complex is a good place to catch some of the local wildlife in an intimate atmosphere where you can get one on one attention with the keepers.
Heading
out to the reef. There are a few good options for day trips including
a Green Island Trip, Fitzroy Island Trip, or a more intimate cruise to a
beautiful reef fringed cay abroad Ocean Spirit.
Kuranda
up the range about 20 minutes from Cairns is the top spot in the area
to enjoy the world heritage wet tropics rain forest.
Tranquil surroundings, rejuvenate your body with luxurious spa
treatments and enjoy the tropical ambiance.
Cedar
Park Rainforest Resort Kuranda
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