Located in the state of Queensland , about 1700 km of the state capital Brisbane , Cairns is a town to enjoy the beauties of the sea and land . Its great feature is to provide a great framework for exploring the Great Barrier Reef while allowing know the rainforest and the culture of the Aborigines.
She is one of the great tourist destinations of Australia and most people that the visit focuses on diving or snorkeling on the Great Barrier , said to be the only living organism that can be seen from space . The Great Barrier Reef covers an area of 2300 km between the Queensland coast to Papua New Guinea and gets to have more than 60km wide in some parts. It consists of over 700 species of coral and has an amazing biological diversity , which leads many students in the area to visit the place to study and housing.
Turtles, sharks , huge crustaceans, the most varied species fish, weights and colors ; coral with curious appearances are what one can not fail to see in Cairns. This is the place to fall into the water and was carried away by the beauty of the seabed. No matter the age or type of diving , the important thing is to see up close these " landscapes " breathtaking !
Vessels of all sizes are part of the city scene , because they bring tourists to dive sites along the coast . There are tours lasting half a day and others last for several days , usually for those who want to take a course for scuba certification, after all, nothing like learning scuba diving in one of the best places in the world for that! Regardless of the duration of the tour is recommended to look for a company that visit areas of " reef off " , where the variety of animals is higher and there are more preserved corals.
Cairns is "Destiny " , for diving, but that's not all there is to do on a trip to the place . The land attractions also deserve a space in the script , especially the ride going to Kuranda, an aboriginal village in the woods . The village itself is interesting , but more interesting is the way it comes to him ; You can go (or back ) by train and also by skyrail - a cable car over 7.5 km passing over the trees . Some cabins still have the glass floor , and so you see passing beneath your feet that sea of trees.
When in the city center , take the time to walk on the Esplanade and take a dip in the Esplanade Lagoon , a public swimming pool at the seashore replacing swim at the beach , as the sea in this area has many jellyfish . Visit the Night Market to do some shopping at night and be sure to sample some of the great ice cream that the city has ! The nightlife of Cairns is lively and those who like to drink something cold at the end of the day or bet the chips in the casino will have fun every day!
When you go to Cairns
As a tourist town it is, Cairns welcomes visitors year round . And since Australia is a big country , it may be difficult to reconcile the " best time " to visit Cairns and the " best time " to also visit other Australian cities on the same trip .
The average temperature of the city is 25 ° C ; in summer, easily passes 30 ° C and in winter , reaches 17 ° C. Cairns is not too cold, the days are warm and the nights cooler .
Is the hottest period , averaging 27 ° C , and also the wettest . Although the period is of high temperatures and , consequently , more warm and pleasant sea to swim , be prepared to take a few moments ( or days) of rain and cloudy skies . Because of the rains , the sea can be a bit cloudy , not so neat to enjoy the coral and fish. If you plan to travel during this period and are afraid to pick up rainy days, do not be discouraged ; because of the wind , the weather constantly changes in the city . Early morning rain and then leave a beautiful sun throughout the day is normal!
Watch out , however, that between November and April to Australia may suffer from tropical cyclones , causing rains , strong winds and flooding many . It just means that there is a possibility there is a cyclone and they tend to happen on the north coast , northeast and northwest . During our trip , for example, a cyclone crossed the coast, but far from Cairns , the city suffered no climate weather , but had only a few flights to the affected area .
In winter, the Cairns temperature average is 21 ° C. This is the coldest season of the year , with the most geladinho sea, but as is the driest period and with less rain , the sea usually has better visibility for diving and snorkeling.
For those who prefer to find the city with less tourists , avoid the period of school holidays , especially the second half of December and January. Also avoid the Australian holidays, beyond the days close to the Chinese New Year , at which Cairns is simply taken by Chinese visitors .
The main attraction of Cairns is the Great Barrier Reef , a huge living structure composed of many reefs, islands and atolls and an incredible biodiversity for nature lovers. The greatest barrier is over 2,300 km long and much of it is near the Queensland coast , state which is part of Cairns . There are several other destinations in the state that allows access to the barrier , but Cairns is the city of bigger and better framework for this.
Know the Great Barrier is an emblematic done in the lives of many people and a very special moment, so choose carefully its activities and the company that will make your ride. The most common activities are snorkeling (where you stay on the surface and see the corals through the mask and snorkel ) and scuba diving , which is made with oxygen tent . Diving is practiced by those who have scuba certification, but also offered a guided dive shallower , those who do not have certification.
When choosing your activities in the barrier , consider that there are many different companies and each has its differential . Some companies have big boats , stopping at a platform at sea , where you can walk in a semi- submarine, on a boat with glass bottom , making a dive , ride a helicopter , in addition to snorkeling , of course. Other boats are smaller and take the most exclusive parts of the barrier , make stops in two or three different areas for tourists to practice snorkeling or diving. There is a huge variety of companies , and for those who really prioritizes diving, our suggestion is to opt for agencies that lead to the area of "out " of the barrier , especially in small boats , which have smaller groups and a more exclusive service.
Cairns is on the seashore , it is true , but the sea near the city almost is not used for diving because its stretch of sand is small , but the water is muddy and mainly because this area has a lot of jellyfish . Contonar to the fact that the Cairns waterfront is not suitable for diving, there is the Esplanade Lagoon , a public swimming pool with salt water that takes the place of " beach " . The place is very tasty for a swim and is very well located on the Esplanade , which is the way the waterfront and concentrates several restaurants. The boardwalk at the seashore is also very cool for an outdoor stroll , it has grassy areas to enjoy the sun , biking , public grills and a walking area.
For those who enjoy the beach and is not content with the Esplanade Lagoon , the options are two : take a tour to the nearby islands of Cairns or Port Douglas visit . On the islands , such as Fitzroy, Michaelmas Cay and Green Island , you can make a chat back and spend one day enjoying the sea or to stay there if you decide to stay longer. In Port Douglas , a city of Cairns , there are several beautiful beaches and a quiet atmosphere, great for those who want to relax .
In addition to the sea, another very popular attraction in Cairns is a visit to the village of Kuranda , which is in the middle of the forest. To reach or return from the place , do not miss the opportunity to stroll in the Skyrail Forest Cableway , a cable car that goes well above the treetops , and the Kuranda Scenic Railway , a tourist train line between Kuranda and Cairns passing by beautiful scenery .
If you like to enjoy the flora and fauna , some cool tours to include in the script are the Cairns Botanical Gardens and the Cairns Tropical Zoo where you can not only touch the animals , but interarir with several of them . Another option is to take one of the many tours to the Daintree Forest , which is considered the oldest rainforest in the world .
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