The heart of Tropical North Queensland, Cairns is the primary gateway to Northern Australia. It provides access to two of Australia's most famous World Heritage Sites - "The Great Barrier Reef" and "The Tropical Rainforest".

A modern, sophisticated city Cairns is ideal for those who are looking for outdoor activities - be it a cruise to the Coral Reefs or an exploration of the lush rainforests; a stay in the Australian outback or beach activities. Adventure activities of all kind abound. Cairns also provides a base for exploring the rich Aboriginal Culture of North Queensland which dates back 40, 000 years.

Besides the palm-fringed city offers an amazing array of designer shops, modern shopping complexes & gourmet restaurants to spice up a visit to this gateway of great natural attractions.

The population of Cairns is approximately 1, 30, 000 and the main language spoken here is English. The food is very typical comprising mainly of freshly caught seafood, unique to this region, and the locally grown tropical fruits and other farm produce.