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Expert tip
Take a day trip to the Atherton Tablelands, about an hour and a half drive south of Cairns. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls for a dose of nature or stop at the Crystal Caves, an artificial network of caves displaying ancient crystals and fossils. Trust us, the kids will love it!
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Where to stay in Cairns
Where to stay in Cairns
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Far North Queensland, finding where to stay in Cairns largely depends on your plans. If you plan to hit the shops, wine and dine, and then explore the city centre, Cairns city is the best spot to base yourself. If you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach holiday, Palm Cove or Holloways Beach may be more your style. There are many precincts with spectacular Cairns accommodation, so you can be sure you’ll find something to suit your budget and taste.
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Frequently asked questions
The Autumn months (Mar to May) are generally considered to be the best time to visit Cairns. With the Summer heat gone & Winter on the way the average temperatures range from about 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. This is the best time to visit if you want to enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring the city's parks and gardens, or visiting the renowned Great Barrier Reef.
To get the best deal on a flight to Cairns, it's generally recommended to book your flight at least a few months in advance. Prices can fluctuate daily, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on prices through the Flight Centre App & Website - then book when you see a good deal.
Yes! Direct flights to Cairns operate daily from all major Australian airports with some smaller regional airports requiring a stop on the way.
The best airport to get a connecting flight out of Cairns is Cairns Airport which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
Your flight will land in and depart from Cairns Airport, which serves as the main airport for Cairns.
The cheapest flight season is between Mar to May - the summer heat is over but winter hasn't officially begun so expect less people travelling!
The best time of day to get the cheapest flight to Cairns is either early in the morning or late at night - you'll beat the rush!
The closest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport which also serves as the best airport for all flight routes.
An IATA (International Air Transport Association) airport code is a three-letter code that is used to identify airports around the world. For example, CNS is the IATA airport code for Cairns Airport. Sometimes, it's just that simple!
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Cairns to Gold Coast
Cairns to Darwin
Cairns to Townsville
Cairns to Newcastle
Cairns to Canberra
Cairns to Sunshine Coast
Cairns to Mackay
Cairns to Rockhampton
Cairns to Hobart
Cairns to Launceston
Cairns to Mount Isa
Cairns to Weipa
Cairns to Cape York
Cairns to Albury
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Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns to Brisbane
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Adelaide
Cairns to Auckland
Cairns to Perth
Cairns to Gold Coast
Cairns to Darwin
Cairns to Townsville
Cairns to Newcastle
Cairns to Canberra
Cairns to Sunshine Coast
Cairns to Mackay
Cairns to Rockhampton
Cairns to Hobart
Cairns to Launceston
Cairns to Mount Isa
Cairns to Weipa
Cairns to Cape York
Cairns to Albury
Brisbane to Cairns
Melbourne to Cairns
Auckland to Cairns
Sydney to Cairns
Tokyo to Cairns
Bali to Cairns
Perth to Cairns
Gold Coast to Cairns
Darwin to Cairns
Townsville to Cairns
London to Cairns
Adelaide to Cairns
Bangkok to Cairns
Singapore to Cairns
Manila to Cairns
Phuket to Cairns
Hobart to Cairns
Sunshine Coast to Cairns
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