Cairns is located in tropical Far North Queensland - your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. A party town with sunshine and adventure all year round.

This is a great spot to spend a week exploring the sailing, swimming, snorkelling, adventure sports and nightlife in around the city centre.

The city has around 100,000 people and is a mecca for backpackers and international students looking for fun and adventure.

Weather

The Dry Season is the most popular period to visit between May to October. Expect balmy temperatures and low rainfall.

The Wet Season is typically between November to April with a period of warm temperatures with increased rainfall.

The average minimum Cairns temperature - minimum is 62.6 Fahrenheit and 17 Celsius

The average maximum Cairns temperatures is 88.5 Fahrenheit or 31.4 Celsius

Some of the major events in & around Cairns include:

Cairns Music Festival
Cairns Blues Festival
Illumination Dance Party
Dirt and Dust Festival
Sports Fest
Port Douglas Carnivale
Cairns Show
Palm Cove Fiesta

For a comprehensive, up-to-date calendar of events visit Cairns Unlimited.