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Cairns

With the Great Barrier Reef on one side and The Daintree Rainforest on the other, Cairns is sandwiched between two of Australia’s most famed World Heritage sites. Plan a holiday with our Cairns travel guide to explore the buzzing tropical paradise where you can lounge by the lagoon, trek through the tropics and island hop, you won’t find a better spot to be so spoiled for choice.

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Places to stay

Whether you prefer the kind of ocean views only an island can offer or a retreat nestled amongst the rainforest, there’s a variety of places to stay in and around Cairns. For a lively gateway to the reef or the rainforest, base yourself amongst all the buzz of the Cairns Esplanade and fill your time between adventures with bars, playgrounds, restaurants, shopping or swims in the crystal clear lagoon.

For a slower pace and some of the best spas in Queensland, head north to Palm Cove where the laidback village vibes are ideal for those looking for a quieter spot to soak up the coast.

Port Douglas is also a popular chic holiday destination in the region, famous for Four Mile Beach that runs along the edge of the town, a stunning stretch of sand and warm waters. Luxury accomodation is plentiful in Port Douglas with the relaxing Sheraton Mirgage resort or Peppers Beach Club. Options are available for all budgets too, with family style accomodation, appartments or villas to choose from when enjoying Tropical North Queensland.

If you’d prefer to splash out and get a glimpse of island life, set off for Bedarra Island, Green Island and Fitzroy Island, where you can lap up the barefoot luxury of secluded beaches, fine dining and endless water activities.

Or if you want to give treetop living a go, there are Airbnbs and ecolodges aplenty nestled around the Daintree Rainforest with lots of secluded waterholes and wildlife watching on offer.

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* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days.  Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.

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Disclaimer: ^ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 3 Qantas Points per A$1 value unless otherwise specified, for hotel stays booked through qantas.com/hotels, except Classic Hotel Rewards and Airbnb bookings. Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited to your account at least 8 weeks after check-out. Qantas Points may be earned by the member in whose name the booking is made. Members will not be able to earn points on additional charges paid to the accommodation provider for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable).  

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