ATTRACTIONS CAIRNS CITY QLD

It all started when Vince Evert was born in the small Central Queensland town of Winton in 1932. He and his family owned and operated an outback open-air picture cinema (still in existence today one of only 2 left in Australia). Winton is known in history as the birthplace of Qantas airline in 1920 and where Banjo Paterson wrote the famous Waltzing Matilda in 1895… .. Winton in the present day is known for its proximity to the Queensland Boulder Opal Fields. This recognition can be attributed in the most part to Vince's late father’s pioneering spirit, passion and fascination with the opal which guided his life and that of his extended family....

The Pier Shopping Centre boasts the best address in town. Situated on the stunning waterfront with unbeatable views of Trinity Bay, Marlin Marina and out into the Coral Sea, the building is an iconic part of the Cairns waterfront and operates alongside the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, making it the perfect shopping and dining destination, for a wonderful blend of locals and tourists alike. The Centre offers a range of unique stores and services, with a variety of spaces available for lease. Food and beverage outlets, retail shops of varying shapes and sizes as well as commercial and serviced offices – the Pier pretty much has it all! With plenty of convenient, underground parking available – a must in our tropical location, the Centre is the perfect place for your next business venture!...

The Cairns Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading public galleries recognised for the excellence of its programs and collections relating to the unique heritage and living culture of North Queensland in the context of the world’s tropic zone and the Asia Pacific region. The Cairns Art Gallery was established in 1995 as a not-for-profit company. It is now one of the largest public galleries in regional Queensland and is located in one of the few remaining heritage buildings in Cairns. As a major cultural destination, the Gallery presents regional, national and international art exhibitions, with a particular focus on the breadth and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from Far North Queensland. The Gallery is nationally recognised for its ambitious program of changing exhibitions that support artistic dialogues and collaborations between visiting Australian artists, artists living and working in the Far North, and artists living and working in the world’s tropic zone. The Gallery Shop stocks a wide range of unique and exciting gifts, including jewellery, home wares, artists’ ceramics and textiles, children’s books and toys, art books, prints, cards and postcards. The Gallery and Shop are open seven days a week and entry is free. ...

Explore palm-fringed beaches, ancient rainforests and the golden outback on a self-drive tour taking in the highlights of North Queensland. With 26 different routes to follow, the Great Tropical Drive takes you to some of Australia's best-known tropical attractions including the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree rainforest, Hinchinbrook Island and the Undara Lava Tubes. Taste the flavours of the tropics on the Atherton Tablelands where local produce and fruity wines are popular, step back in time with an adventure into the western goldfields or discover incredible views as you drive between the two World Heritage areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest. Along the way you can cool off under a waterfall, visit a turtle hospital, go jungle surfing or learn how to hunt mud crab with a spear. Encounter nature, Indigenous culture, food and wine, wildlife, heritage or adventure and know that natural wonders are around every corner. The Great Tropical Drive offers ever changing landscapes as it passes through unique regions of North Queensland including Cooktown, Port Douglas and Daintree, Cairns and its beaches, Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast, the Atherton Tablelands, the Gulf Savannah, Townsville, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook....

Cairns Central is the retail heart of Far North Queensland. The centre is the largest retail centre in the region, boasting the only department store. A leading retail and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike, the centre contains a range of major national retailers including Target, Coles, Event Cinemas, Kmart and Myer. A huge variety of national specialty brands are provided at centre, which has been serving the community since 1997....

Come and experience the passion of the Cairns Premier Reef and Island Tours team. Enjoy first class service with that friendly Aussie touch. The choice of a luxury high speed 20 metre CAT - Ocean Freedom to two stunning locations - Upolu Cay and Wonder Wall on the outer edge of Upolu Reef or a beautiful 16 metre sailing vessel Ocean Free to the famous Green Island and Reef. These are two extremely personal tours carrying low passenger numbers offering more of a day out with family and friends than a commercial tour.

Ocean Freedom tour offers six hours on the reef and Cay due to its high speed while Ocean Free tour offers four and a half hours to explore the reef and island with also a great sailing experience and only 25 guests. For the discerning traveller wanting a friendly personal reef experience Cairns Premier Reef and Island Tours is a must do whether choosing the more luxurious Ocean Freedom or the adventurous Ocean Free. You won't be disappointed.