Cairns & Port Douglas Resorts & Tours

Cairns and Port Douglas are the gateway to tropical North Queensland, where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree Rainforest, two World Heritage areas. Most visitors stay in Cairns city along the Esplanade and its lagoon pool, on the northern beaches around Palm Cove, or about an hour north in Port Douglas, a relaxed town beside Four Mile Beach.

Flights land at Cairns Airport (CNS), about 10 minutes from central Cairns, 25 to 30 minutes from Palm Cove and about 1 hour from Port Douglas. The local currency is the Australian dollar. The dry season from about May to October brings warm, sunny days, while the wet season from November to April is hot and humid, with marine stingers in the sea, so swim in netted areas or wear a stinger suit. Browse resorts and tours in Cairns and Port Douglas below, from Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive trips to Daintree rainforest tours and the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail.