The
Region
Cairns is a modern tropical city
with a relaxed atmosphere and is fortunate to be nestled between two World
Heritage areas - the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef is the
largest coral reef system in the world which includes 2,900 individual reefs
and 900 islands over a distance of more than 2,000 kilometres. It encompasses
an area of 350,000 square kilometres – an area greater than the United Kingdom
or half the size of Texas – and is recognised internationally as the Seventh
Natural Wonder of the World.
The Wet Tropics of Queensland are
World Heritage-listed because of their natural and cultural significance. They
have been described as containing “an almost complete record of the major
stages in the evolution of plant life on earth.” At points north of Cairns the
rainforest meets the reef in a rare conjunction of two unique natural
environments.
Links
People travel around the world to Cairns to see the best
that Nature has created. However, it is also the entrance to another world
– of historical settings, indigenous culture and more. For further information on local attractions please
visit the following websites:
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Diving and
Snorkelling Trips
Cairns Area Map
Climate
The average temperature ranges
for the Cairns Region are:
| Season |
Months |
Temp °C |
Temp °F |
| Spring |
September-November |
21-29 ºC |
69-85 ºF |
| Summer |
December-February |
24-31 ºC |
74-88 ºF |
| Autumn |
March-May |
22-29 ºC |
70-84 ºF |
| Winter |
June-August |
17-26 ºC |
63-78 ºF |
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Cairns average temperature
information |
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