Cairns city is in the heart of the Tropical North and is the primary gateway to Northern Australia. A modern, sophisticated city, it is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest and outback. The Cairns International Airport is located only several minutes drive north of the city centre which contains a host of international standard restaurants, boutique shopping, modern art galleries classy nightclubs and good waterfront facilities. Cairns is a popular port of entry for foreign yacths.

World Class Fishing
The fishing of the coast of Cairns and Port Douglas is highly rated as one of Australia's and the world's premiere fishing holiday destinations. These fishing grounds offer an exciting and incredibly diverse variety of species that is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.

White Water Rafting
The Tully River has 45 rapids over an action-packed five hour white-water adventure in remote World Heritage Rainforest. Rapids include the unforgettable "Alarm Clock", "Stair Case" and the dramatic "Theatre". All safety equipment is provided including life jacket, helmet and spray jacket.

Undersea World
With 20 different reef habitats, Undersea World Aquarium will show you a world that you didn't know existed. Magnificent sharks, stingrays, cods, giant maori wrasse, moray eels, stonefish, sea-horse, clams, corals, colourful tropical fish and so much more. You can aquaint yourself with all the amazing marine-life of Australia's Great Barrier Reef without getting wet!

World Class Shopping
The Pier Marketplace
The Pier is located at The Marlin Marina where all boats head out to the Reef and Islands. This shopping centre has around 100 retailers and numerous bars, cafes, a foodcourt and is incorporated in the Radisson Plaza Hotel.
Cairns Central
Cairns Central is next to the Cairns Railway Station and has 180 specialty stores and major department stores including Myer. There is a cinema complex and foodcourt as well as 2 supermarkets and a variety store.