Location

Cairns is 17 degrees south of the Equator.

• A true tropical paradise with world unique environment.
• Same parallel as Tahiti and Fiji.
• Two World Heritage listed areas, the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests.
• Cairns provides access to genuine outback and Australian adventure experiences.
• Caters for people of all ages and nationalities.
• Population - 120,000.

Lifestyle

Cairns is the gateway to Australia's tropical north.

• Modern and colourful city with international facilities.
• Lifestyle is relaxed and unhurried with wide diversity of accommodation, attractions and activities throughout the region.
• Friendly people.
• South Pacific location with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Climate

Cairns boasts a superb tropical climate all year round.  This helpful chart details our marvellous weather.

A GREAT CLIMATE - SUMMER ALL YEAR ROUND

MONTH	MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (°C)	MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (°C)	DAILY HOURS OF SUNSHINE
January	32	24	7.1
February	31	23	6.4
March	30	22	6.6
April	29	21	6.2
May	29	19	6.5
June	26	17	6.0
July	25	16	6.9
August	26	16	7.4
September	28	17	7.7
October	29	20	8.4
November	31	21	8.5
December	32	23	7.7

Great Barrier Reef

Cairns is the closest departure point to the Great Barrier Reef.  The reef is accessible from Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Mission Beach.

• by fast catamarans, wavepiercer, luxury sailing catamarans and yachts.
• by seaplane, air charter and helicopter.
• extended island and Cape York cruises.

World Heritage Rainforests

• The region boasts some of the richest rainforest in the world covering 900,000 hectares.
• The region's tropical rainforests are protected under World Heritage listing.  Best known - World Heritage rainforests around Mossman, Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Mission Beach and Atherton Tablelands.
• Easily accessible to visitors by four wheel drive vehicle, luxury coach, scenic flights or river cruises.

Adventure Options

Over 160 quality day tours available including:

4WD Safaris	Great Barrier Reef Cruises	White Water Rafting
Sea/River Kayaking	Canoeing	Helicopter Flights
Scenic Flights	Parachuting	Bungy Jumping
Hot Air Ballooning	Estuary Fishing	Big Game Fishing

Shopping

General shopping hours for the city centre are as follows:

Monday - Thursday	8.30am - 8.00pm
Friday	8.30am - 9.00pm
Saturday	8.30am - 4.00pm
Sunday	10.30am - 4.00pm

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