{"id":394616,"date":"2026-08-21T19:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cairns-queensland-australia\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T14:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:17:15","slug":"cairns-queensland-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cairns-queensland-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Cairns in Queensland, Australia: 18 Things to See in the Gateway to the Tropics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine a place where the planet’s oldest rainforest tumbles straight down to the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns in Queensland, Australia<\/strong> sits in the tropical north, the only spot on Earth where two UNESCO natural sites meet side by side. From the harbour city of Cairns<\/strong> you can reach both of these incredible natural wonders within ninety minutes, which makes it the best possible base for exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travellers rave about this place, not only for its breathtaking nature but also for that unbelievably laid-back atmosphere you feel at every turn. The locals live at a slower tropical pace<\/strong>, never rushing anywhere unnecessarily, and you’ll probably slip into that rhythm quickly and happily right along with them \u263a\ufe0f. Trust me, once you breathe in the humid air scented with mango and sea salt, you won’t want to head back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we’ve put together 18 tips for what not to miss in and around Cairns \u2014 from safe swimming without crocodiles<\/strong> to where to go for a proper rainforest picnic. Together we’ll look at where you can safely swim without the risk of meeting a crocodile, I’ll recommend the best places to stay, and I’ll tell you when the best time to travel<\/strong> to these steamy tropics really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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