Cairns

Queensland

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE AT THE GATEWAY OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF? CAIRNS IS THE PLACE

With a population of 128,284 the city of Cairns is situated in the state of Queensland, 346 km to the north of Townsville, 1,720 km from Brisbane and 2,500 km from Sydney. The city’s relaxed environment, youth tourism and great nightlife, makes it a good spot for students to settle.

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Top things to do in Cairns

In Cairns, two World Heritage areas sit side by side: the Wet Tropics, the world's oldest tropical rainforest and home to the most primitive flowering plants, and the Great Barrier Reef, also listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, comprised of over 2,900 individual reefs and more than 1,500 marine species. If you like to dive, you cannot miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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The weather in Cairns

After Sydney and Brisbane, Cairns is Australia’s most popular destination due to its tropical climate and natural attractions. You can visit all year round, but don’t forget there is a rainy season from December to March!

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ABOUT THE STATE:

Queensland

THE SUNSHINE STATE

Queensland, Australia’s second largest state, is known as the ‘Sunshine State’: located in the tropics, it offers great weather all year round.

There is also plenty to do in Queensland: sunbathe on the beaches of the Gold Coast, dive among the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, hike, snorkel and scuba dive Fraser Island in a 4×4,

explore the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide, cruise the Whitsunday Islands, enjoy the tranquillity of a resort in Noosa or see the koala colonies on Magnetic Island.

Whatever you decide to do in Queensland, you’re in for a real adventure.