With the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest, North Queensland's capital city of Cairns is a colorful, laid-back city. Close to the equator, with four seasons of spring, the city is surrounded by rainforest areas and boasts the world's largest living coral reef complex stretching over 2,000 kilometers of landscapes, stunning coastlines, jewel-like islands, silvery sandy beaches and blue oceans, making it a true tropical vacation paradise. As Australia's most treasured nature-themed city and vacation destination, there are more than 600 outdoor activities in the sky, sea and forest, such as boat trips to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef to experience the underwater coral world, snorkeling or deep-sea diving.

Basic introduction Chinese name ：Cairns Foreign name ：Cairns Nature ：North Queensland capital Recreational activities ：Hot air ballooning, helicopter sightseeing flights, etc. Transportation, air, rail, road, recreation, hot air ballooning, undersea walking, helicopter sightseeing flights, shopping, accommodation, Transportation Aviation From Hong Kong to Cairns (Cairns) by Qantas direct flights in just 6.5 hours, from Cairns airport to the city center. Cairns International Airport is located about 8 to 10 minutes west of the city center. Cairns International Airport is located approximately 6 kilometers west of the city and offers daily flights between Cairns and the Gold Coast. It is divided into an international terminal and a domestic terminal. The two terminals are 1km apart, and the Airport Shuttle Bus is available to Cairns city center. Alternatively, you can fly directly from Shanghai or Beijing to Sydney and then connect to Cairns from Sydney. Rail From Brisbane to Cairns, there is The Sunlander and The Queenslander, terminating at the train station on Macleod Street. The train station is a 10-minute walk from Cairns City Square. The train to Cairns station is also a 10-minute walk from the Esplanade. By Road Long distance buses to Cairns stop at the Trinity Wharf Bus Terminal, next door to the yacht yard. From Brisbane, coaches stop at the Trinity Wharf Bus Terminal, which is a 5-minute walk from the Esplanade. Premier Motor Service has bus****s to and from Innisfail ($15,1.5 hours), Misham Beach ($15,2 hours), Tully ($22,2.5 hours), Ingham ($29,3.25 hours) and Townsville ($48,5.5 hours). Sun Palm Expess connects Cairns with Port Douglas ($25,1.5hrs) Tel: 40324999 Coral Reef Coaches also runs daily buses from Cairns to Cape Tribe Layshen ($40,4hrs), with stops in Port Douglas ($20,1.25hrs) and Mosman ($25,2hrs). John`s Kuranda Bus Ticket $2 runs several times a day between Cairns and Kuranda, with buses departing from Lake St Transit Mall in Cairns, and departing from Kuranda (Therwine St) at 10 a.m., 12.15 p.m. and 2 p.m. Whitecar Coaches Ticket $4 has five trips from Port Saida ($20, 1.25 hours) and Mosman ($25, 2 hours). 4 There are 5 trips from outside Shenannigans. ENTERTAINMENT Cairns has excellent theaters, pavilions, nightclubs and a variety of leisure facilities. After enjoy shopping you can go to the Reef Hotel Casino to try your luck, the Reef Hotel Casino (Reef Hotel Casino) is a five-star luxury hotel hotel, which has a restaurant and bar, there are 128 rooms, adjacent to the casino **** there are two floors are divided into four areas. Unlike ordinary casinos, this casino is designed with the unique natural environment of the rainforest and the ocean in mind, making it an unforgettable experience. Alternatively, relax and enjoy music, wine and dancing in the stylish Niqht l936. In addition, getting up close and personal with the rainforest ecology, scuba diving, and rafting are some of the most popular recreational programs in Cairns. Don't miss the spectacular firefly show, which brings together the best of the rainforest in one place. Rafting down the rapids in a rubber dinghy through the mysterious river valley rainforest is both thrilling and ***. If you have a diving license, you can cruise and dive on the M.V. Tusa (1 day). Cairns cruises are also worth experiencing, with the Big Cat cruise to Green Island, with a choice of full and half day trips. The Great Adventure, which reaches both Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef, departs from Cairns twice daily at 8:30am and 10:30am to Green Island for $86 per adult, while the cruise to the Great Barrier Reef departs daily at 8:30am for $198 per adult, and includes complimentary beverages and a wide range of water activities. Other recreational activities include hot air balloon rides, helicopter flights, underwater walks, rappelling, abseiling, rapids, off-road rides, horseback riding and more. Hot air balloon trip (Hot Air - Cairns) (trip time 4 ~ 5 hours) The flight site is located 50 kilometers west of Cairns, in the early morning when the sun rises, take a hot air balloon flight in the beautiful wide Atherton Plains, surrounded by rolling mountains and rainforests; in the balloon you can also see the big and small kangaroos, and there are full of mango and lychee tropical orchards. The balloon will also show you large and small kangaroos, as well as tropical orchards full of mangoes and lychees. This is a panoramic journey over the Australian landscape! Ballooning in Australia is very safe and is regulated by the *** Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to a very high standard. This event is organized by Hot Air - Cairns, a world-class hot air ballooning company based in Cairns, which is ideal for people of all ages and is the number one choice for Asian travelers. A 30-minute balloon ride, round trip transfers, flight certificate and photos taken inside the balloon are available for purchase. Underwater Walk We cruise to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, a beautiful and ever-changing landscape inhabited by more than 400 species of marine mollusks and 1,500 species of fish, many of which are endangered worldwide. Looking out from the deck, you can see the boundless, deep and shallow waters reflecting the coral, as pure as a painting, reminding you of the fairy tale kingdom in your childhood memories. If you're not a good swimmer, put on a wetsuit and a helmet and take a walk under the sea. This is a kind of underwater walking activity with an oxygen helmet. It is suitable for young and old, requires no experience, is safe and reliable, and is a great alternative to deep sea diving. The weight of the helmet will make your body sink slowly and you will feel like a small individual in space. Grabbing the cable in your hand, you slowly dive in to get used to the underwater environment, and when you reach the bottom, take each other's arms and swim with your partner into the deep sea. Kneeling gently on the soft sand, I can't help but feel excited and nervous. Reach out your hand carefully to touch those dynamic coral, constantly there will be fish rush your body, and even a sea turtle and you rub shoulders. Everything is so incredible, so magical. Note: Please prepare the following items 1. Swimsuit. 2. Replacement clothes. 3.Towel. 4. Sunscreen. 5. Sandals or flip-flops. Helicopter Sightseeing Flight Want to see the world's seventh natural wonder from the sky? Admire the natural wonders of the sea from the air, the pristine corals in the shallow sea, and enhance this naturally beautiful scenery by sunlight. A helicopter flight over the vastness of the ocean offers irresistible photo opportunities. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air is an unforgettable experience and one of the most rewarding things you can do when you visit the Great Barrier Reef! Fee: AU$148.00 per person (approximately RMB 814) Fee includes: 10 minute helicopter sightseeing flight, relevant insurance. Fee: AU$359.00/person (about RMB1975) Includes: 30 minutes helicopter flight, insurance. Shopping Cairns is a shopper's paradise, with the main shopping areas located on Lake Street and Abbott Street. The Pier Marketp1ace and Trinity Wharf Shopping Complex are known for their leisure and retail goods and weekend markets. Orchid Plaza and The Conservatory Shopping Village both offer a large selection of specialist stores for visitors to choose from. Earlville Shopping Town on Mulgrave Road has a David Jones department store and many specialty stores. Westcourt P laza (Westcourt P laza) and Smithfield Shopping Center (Smithfield Shopping Center) is the most well-known shopping and dining places. In addition, Cairns Night Market (Esplanade, 4:30 ~ midnight) has more than 40 large and small stores and a large deli center, is the best place to buy souvenirs (remember to bargain). Items to buy in Cairns include: gemstones (including cat's eye, diamonds and pearls), fine wines from South Australia's vineyards, jewelry made from Ka1goorlie gold, Argyie diamonds and Broome pearls, Aboriginal handicrafts, wines from the Swan Valley and the South West, sheepskin products, handmade jarrah and blackboy wood carvings. blackboy wooden carvings, dried wildflowers, Australian specialty sheepskin creams, crocodile meat, cuddly wombat or kangaroo souvenirs and T-shirts. Accommodation Cairns has many inexpensive lodges, generally centered on the waterfront plaza, most with swimming pools, and self-catering lodges, mostly in Espana Verde. Coin-operated laundry facilities are generally available and there are hotel pick-ups and drop-offs at bus and train stations and the airport, as well as free dinners or discounted meals at on-site bars. Popular hotels are almost always full during the high season, from June 1 to October 31, which is the peak tourist season, and rates go down from October to May. HOTEL RECOMMENDATION: Gilligan`s is a huge resort-style hotel complex. It has a gambling room and a swimming pool. Address: 57 to 89 Grafton St. Cost: $80 for a room. Global Palace is a beautifully decorated backpacker`s hostel with beds, not bunks, inside the rooms, a small rooftop pool and a classic balcony overlooking the street. Address: City Place,r Lake & Shields Sts, Cost: $23~52 Inn Cairns Elegant aparthotel with modern furnishings and furnishings inside. , 71 Lake St. Cost: condo $160.