| Located in Far North Queensland,
Cairns is popular for its own attractions and proximity to nearby
parks.
WEATHER
Cairns boasts a warm tropical climate. The dry season occurs between
April and November and a wet season with tropical monsoons occurs
between November and March.
NATURAL WORLD
The city is surrounded by farms, including sugar cane, banana and
other tropical fruits.
NEARBY
The Great
Barrier Reef is only 90 minutes away.
The Daintree
National Park, about 130 kilometers north of town, is popular
among travelers seeking a tropical rainforest.
Tropical Tablelands is where you can swim in picturesque crater
lakes.
Barron
Gorge National Park is about 20 kilometers northwest of Cairns.
Rugged mountains, ravines, tumbling waterfalls, magnificent rainforest,
rich and varied wildlife, easy access and a fascinating history
make this one of Queensland's most popular national parks.
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Tourism plays a major part in the Cairns economy. After Sydney
and the Gold
Coast, Cairns is Australia's most popular tourist destination.
UNIVERSITIES
James Cook University
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