Cairns is warm in winter and hot in summer but always a pleasant holiday destination to experience. Once upon a time about 100 years or so ago Cairns used to be a gold mine area when the gold rush was on and then eventually became a well known fishing village because of all the tropical and reef fish that were caught off the coast. Not too far away is the Great Barrier Reef which is the playground for all these fish where they live and breed and are a natural part of the delicate ecological system.

If you like an adventure then Cairns has some fantastic helicopter tours that take you for a bird’s eye view of the rainforests. The most scenic picture is the waterfall that the pilots like to hover next to so that you get a real feel of being there. The aboriginal dream time stories are told around a camp fire at night and will intrigue you as well as excite your imagination of what might have really been the truth about how this amazing land was formed. By far the best city to see at night you will be spellbound by the night sky or if you are out of the city look back at the city lights for something to remember.

Traveling by car is the best way to see Cairns because it is such a wide city. Try using the agents from car hire Cairns airport and you will see that service and quality are definitely their motto. Have that feeling of a good deal when you pick up your car which will help you enjoy the rest of your holiday. But most of all don’t forget your sunscreen because you will be seeing plenty of sun up in the north.