Top 5 Activities to do in Cairns

Cairns is a regional city in Far North Queensland, Australia. The city was named after William Wellington Cairns who was then the governor of Queensland.  Cairns is about 1,700 km from Brisbane and about 2,240 km from Sydney by road. Because of its tropical climate and nearness to many attractions, it is considered as an ideal travel destination for foreign tourists. Also check out our friends at The Tour Specialists for things to do in Cairns while you are there

Here are suggestions of the top 5 things tourists should do when they visit Cairns:

1.Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

The number one on our list is one of the most amazing experiences that involve water and marvelous sights. “Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom” — gives you the opportunity to feel the excitement in seeing and exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Cruise, sail, snorkel, scuba dive and experience on of the most fantastic adventure aboard personalized tours with fun and professional crews.

2. Raging Thunder Adventures

If you’re into extreme activities, here’s the perfect adventure for you. Experience the adrenalin pumping waves of white water rafting of the best rivers, sea kayak over the Great Barrier Reef and fly the largest hot air balloon in the world and more in “Raging Thunder Adventures”. Raging thunder specializes in adventure eco tourism and it aims to share with you the world’s natural adventure playground.

3.Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours

If you had enough fun with the waves and the breath-taking aerial scenery that you plan to relax and at the same time experience the sweet music of nature ringing in your ears, join the “Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours”. This tour will lead you to Mt. Lewis where you will see a stunning and a secluded rainforest where animals are undisturbed in their natural environment. This tour will surely be a great way for you to see and admire an untouched wilderness area.

4.Passions of Paradise Reef Tour

The fourth on our list is the “Passions of Paradise Reef Tour”. This tour is an award winner in the category of Adventure Tourism and holds Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation through Ecotourism Australia. You will travel to two amazing Great Barrier Reef destinations —the Michaelmas Cay and the Paradise Reef.  Passions of Paradise Reef Tour is suitable for all ages and is an eco-friendly way to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world. You can go snorkeling, experience introductory and certified diving, join the glass bottom boat tours, and go swimming and sun bathing while seeing the beauty and the value of one of the most wonderful natural creations.

5.Reef Magic Cruises

And to culminate our list is the “Reef Magic Cruises” which is also suitable for all ages. This cruise is another way to see the Great Barrier Reef in its finest. It has exclusive access to stunning coral reef location because of its superior water and coral clarity and the over-all diversity of marine life. This cruise also gives its sightseers the option of viewing the reef from a semi-submersible reef viewer —a glass bottom boat or underwater observatory. Another option is to view the reef from an aerial perspective.

If it’s excitement that you want, blood pumping adventure and relaxation in one place, Cairns, Australia is the place that will captivate you.