A popular gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the vast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula, the major centre in Tropical North Queensland is Cairns. The city is fringed by lush rainforests and, to the north and south, are miles of white sandy beaches and turquoise oceans teeming with marine life.

From the reef to the rainforest and from Smithfield, an outer suburb, take the Skyrail, a gondola cableway over the rainforest to Kuranda, a picturesque village on the edge of the Tropical Tablelands. Visit a range of unique natural and cultural attractions, go for a cruise on the river, or shop for local art and crafts and at the end of the day take the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail back to Cairns.

Accommodation in Cairns varies from 5 star hotels down to 1 star backpackers. You'll find a complete range of hotels, motels, serviced apartments, suites, eco-lodges, resorts and backpacker accommodations, in all parts of Cairns and neighbouring locations. Major international and local chains with a presence include Radisson, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Metro Inns and Rydges. Our featured property is a 3 star complex comprising an accommodation mix of hotel rooms, one and two bedroom apartments, whilst the other choices are 4 and 5 star international hotels.