Tourist information

The Cairns region is a unique environment and is renowned nationally and internationally as a premier tourism destination. The region attracts more than two million domestic and international visitors each year. It's the only place in the world where two world heritage areas meet - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

The region has some of the most beautiful parks and beaches in Queensland. Swimming enclosures are provided at most beaches during the dangerous marine stinger season - typically from November to May (subject to seasonal variability).  View the current beaches status.

For information on tours and travel, climate, accommodation, dining and things to see and do in the region, please visit Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Tourism Daintree Coast or the Tourism Port Douglas Daintree website.