Tourist Information
The Cairns Region, with its unique environment, is renowned nationally and internationally as a premier tourism destination. The Region attracts more than 2 million domestic and international visitors each year.
It is the only place in the World where two World Heritage Areas meet - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland.
Find out why we love it here!
For information on tours and travel, climate, accommodation, dining and things to see and do in the Cairns Region, please visit Tourism Tropical North Queensland.
The Region has some of the most beautiful parks and beaches in Queensland. Swimming enclosures are provided at most beaches during the Dangerous Marine Stinger season - typically from November to May (subject to seasonal variability). View current beaches status here.
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