Cairns Botanic Gardens

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  • How to explore the rainforest near Cairns

    Flying into Cairns, you can see the city’s close proximity to the rainforest so you know don’t have to go far to explore this wonder. In fact, you can even find it in an inner-city suburb.

  • 50 must-do day trips from Cairns

    While Cairns itself is known for its laid back city vibes and stunning esplanade, the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, waterfalls and quirky townships are just a stone’s throw away. Grab a pen and paper and add these day trips from Cairns to your holiday bucket list.

  • The Savannah Way

    The Savannah Way is an epic, two-state, one-territory, 3,700km journey across the top of Australia. You can take a section of the drive in Tropical North Queensland between Cairns on the coast and Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park close to the Northern Territory border – a distance of about 1,700km.

  • Embrace summer with these 10 things to do in Cairns when it rains

    When it rains, activities pour in Cairns. See why Cairns shines all summer long with this wet weather activity guide.

  • Mission Beach & Cassowary Coast Waterfalls & Swimming Spots To Cool Off In

    Mother Nature sees your backyard swimming pool and raised you her take on it with these waterfalls and swimming spots– each perfectly moulded and best explored with a sense of adventure.

  • Fact or Fiction: 10 things you may not know about Tropical North Queensland

    Thought you knew everything there is to know about Tropical North Queensland? Read on to put these common myths to bed.

  • The Picture of Kindness

    A photo is known to speak a thousand words and the photos below tell a tale of human kindness, strength and determination.

  • Lava Tubes, Gems and Gorges

    Discover real Australia and find a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes and the powerful forces of nature as you travel from Undara to the Lynd Junction along the Savannah Way.

  • How to explore iconic landscapes with Traditional Custodians

    Delve deeper into the iconic landscapes of Tropical North Queensland by visiting with Traditional Custodians.

  • The Waterfall Circuit

    It’s time to hit the road, from Cairns into the Atherton Tablelands and towards today’s destinations along the Waterfall Circuit.

  • Talaroo Hot Springs Tours

    In the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo is a magical landscape alive with [more…]

  • 3 Day Atherton Tablelands Adventure

    Head for the Atherton Tablelands hills for a true taste of Tropical North Queensland. This hinterland that hugs Cairns is packed with all sorts of [more…]

  • No Limit Adventures

    No Limit Adventures offers custom travel packages as well as day and multi-day tours in Australia. Specialising in travel experiences [more…]

  • Transformative Experiences to Inspire Your Tropical Holiday

    Travel in Tropical North Queensland can be transformative. As you experience natural wonders and iconic adventures, you will be left with a feeling that stays with you long after you leave the tropics. Don’t miss these incredible experiences in Tropical North Queensland.

  • 16 things to do on your first trip to Cairns

    If ever the statement “so much to do, so little time” rang true of a destination, Cairns would be it. With the Great Barrier Reef in its front yard and the Wet Tropics rainforest out the back, aside from your bathers, time is the best thing you can pack for a visit to Tropical North Queensland. If it’s your first time in the North Queensland capital, start with these 16 things to do in Cairns.

  • A date with the Daintree

    For travel writer Narelle Bouveng, a road trip into the lush tropics of the Daintree is a magical journey back in time.

  • Fruit Bat Falls

    Located off the Telegraph Track in the Apudthama National Park (Jardine River National Park), Fruit Bat Falls is a fantastic [more…]

  • Trevathan Falls

    Just that little bit off the beaten path south of Cooktown, Trevathan Falls is a stunning waterfall to add to [more…]

  • Kinrara Expeditions

    Kinrara Expeditions four-night, five-day Expedition to MacEachern’s Camp is their landmark adventure. Expeditions depart weekly on Monday morning returning the [more…]

  • 12 things you didn’t know about Paronella Park

    Riddle us this – where can you find a tourism attraction that’s eco-certified, heritage-listed, completely carbon neutral and just one-and-a-half hours’ drive from Cairns CBD? The middle of Mena Creek, home to Paronella Park.

  • Unlock the secrets of the rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Discover the history of this ancient rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which glides across the top of this World Heritage-listed wonder, 364 days of the year.

  • The Ultimate ‘Only in Tropical North Queensland’ guide

    It might be a well-known fact that Tropical North Queensland is the only place in the world where two natural World Heritage sites collide, but there’s more first and only’s to this destination than its reef and rainforest.

  • 10 things to do in Cooktown

    Welcome to Cooktown, the Tropical North Queensland town whose history and heritage draws 25,000 visitors to it each year.

  • Kuranda – Village in the Rainforest

    The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25 kilometres northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. It [more…]

  • Mungalli Falls

    Mungalli Falls lies just a short 14 minute drive from Millaa Millaa Falls. Mungalli Falls remains one of the top [more…]

  • Cardwell Spa Pool

    The Cardwell Spa Pool is a naturally-fed seasonal creek. Located in the coastal town of Cardwell, just 2.5 hours south [more…]