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  • The Esplanade view in Cairns - a great spot to hang out on Australia vacations.

Cairns is a small city and Australia vacation staple in the tropical north of Queensland, best known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. It enjoys easy access to mountainous rainforests including the ancient Daintree, the oldest rainforest on earth. Offshore, you can enjoy world-class diving or snorkeling, getting close to schools of tropical fish and abundant marine life.

As you stroll along Cairns' Promenade, dip your toes in the very large saltwater lagoon, or shop for souvenirs and tasty treats at the Cairns Night Market. Follow the picturesque coastal drive towards Port Douglas, where most cruises depart for the Great Barrier Reef. Hop on the century-old scenic train to the rainforest village of Kuranda, the perfect spot to take in an Aboriginal “Dreamtime” walk and cultural performance. or an army duck river safari through Rainforestation Nature Park.

To the north of Cairns are a number of excellent beaches perfect for swimming and snorkeling in the winter months. If time allows, don't miss a trip to the Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest surviving tropical rainforest, where you can explore the trails or experience a unique guided rainforest tour.

Add Cairns to one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

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Australia Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia vacations. 

Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather, and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're adequately prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. 

Extend Your Stay

Consider adding a stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. Choose from a selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages, stay at one of a range of Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation.

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Cairns, Australia

  • Classic Australia: Melbourne, Red Centre, Cairns and Sydney

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Explore Australia’s most famous cities and natural wonders on this ideal introduction to the land Downunder. Connecting from Melbourne to Sydney, you’ll gaze upon the changing colours of Uluru, cruise the Great Barrier Reef, and go behind the scenes of the Sydney Opera House.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,972
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of Australia with Airfare: Sydney, Rock and Reef

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Visit Australia’s must sees on this quintessential vacation. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour from the comfort of a luxury yacht. Discover the unique landscape, history and culture in Ayers Rock and then finish your vacation snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,639
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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  • Essence of Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef with Airfare

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Combine luxury accommodations and world-class landmarks on this Aussie vacation. Cruise Sydney Harbour and explore the rugged landscape of the Blue Mountains before connecting to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and explore the Daintree Rainforest.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,429
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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  • Authentic Australia: Sydney to Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Journey through the best of Australia on this unforgettable vacation that takes you from Sydney to Melbourne. Along the way, you’ll see Uluru/Ayers Rock, venture into Kakadu National Park, dive the Great Barrier Reef, and explore the Indigenous Dreamtime in Kuranda.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Queensland Reefs, Beaches & Dolphins with Airfare

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover Queensland's unique treasures - explore the wonders of the Sunshine State. Enjoy the dazzling Gold Coast, hand feed wild dolphins, relax in Noosa before you dive in and experience the wondrous ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,779
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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  • Best of Brisbane & the Great Barrier Reef

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the best of Queensland on this 11-day Brisbane and Port Douglas vacation. Make unforgettable memories as you float along the Brisbane River to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, speed along Moreton Bay on a catamaran tour, sail across the Coral Sea to the Low Isles, and walk through the expansive Daintree Forest.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,399
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare
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  • Essence of Sydney, Wildlife and the Reef

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: See many Australian icons on one essential tour. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour aboard a luxury yacht, get up close and personal with Australian wildlife on Kangaroo Island, snorkel through the Great Barrier Reef, and discover the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,187
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Sydney: East Coast, Islands and Rainforest: Guided Vacation

    MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Embark on a 12-day group coach tour with an experienced travel director and driver. Make your way from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, Surfer’s Paradise, the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, and Cairns. Discover the countless beaches, waterfalls, rainforests, islands, and local wildlife that make Australia’s East Coast a must-visit destination.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,305
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Ultimate Australia: Sydney, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef & more

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: This ultimate itinerary stands out amongst trips to Australia with some of its most distinctive destinations like Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cape Tribulation, and Lizard Island with equally unique and luxurious accommodation. Sail Sydney's famous harbour on a boutique yacht, experience signature touring in Australia's red centre, visit the Daintree rainforest with a private guide before ending your vacation on luxurious Lizard Island.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 10,342
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Highlights of Downunder

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the best of Australia and New Zealand’s culture, people and scenery from the cities of Sydney and Auckland to the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Milford Sound. Experience Maori and Aboriginal cultures in with traditional feasts and dance.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,660
    Trip Type:
    Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Rock & Reef

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: In just one week, experience two of Australia’s top attractions and natural wonders; the legendary and iconic outback and tropical North Queensland with its rainforests and stunning Great Barrier Reef. Visit the flying doctor service and see how medical aid reaches locals living in the remote outback. Witness the sunset over Uluru and the many shades of colour. Snorkel and swim on the dazzling Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,595
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Sydney, Rock & Reef

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Venture to three of Australia’s most famous spots, cosmopolitan Sydney, the outback and tropical Queensland. Get to know Sydney before catching the sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Then explore Cairns, the rainforest and the incredible Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,592
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Auckland: Waltzing Matilda: Holiday of a Lifetime

    FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Embark on an unforgettable journey across Australia and New Zealand with the Waltzing Matilda Holiday of a Lifetime. As one of Goway’s premier tours, Waltzing Matilda showcases the icons of two remarkable nations, taking you from the harbour of Auckland to the Outback and Uluru/Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef and includes the cosmopolitan cities of Melbourne and Sydney.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 12,739
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Escorted Coach Touring, Holidays of a Lifetime, Multi Country Vacation Ideas
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  • Classic Downunder: Auckland to Melbourne

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Get to know the true Downunder by experiencing the best of both Australia and New Zealand. Journey through New Zealand and Australia’s most spectacular sights including Rotorua, Milford Sound, Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef, with exciting, cosmopolitan cities to create the perfect Downunder experience.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,964
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Cairns: Tropical Beaches and Reef: Guided Vacation

    MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Explore the countless tropical beaches and Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s east coast during this 9-day escorted coach tour. Make your way from Cairns to the Gold Coast with stops at Kuranda, the Atherton Tablelands, Airlie Beach, Sarina, Rockhampton, Fraser Island, and Hervey Bay. Enhance your trip with the expertise of your highly trained travel director and driver.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,320
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Essence of Australia: Sydney, Rock and Reef

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Visit Australia’s must sees on this quintessential vacation. Drop anchor in Sydney’s famous harbour from the comfort of a luxury yacht. Discover the unique landscape, history and culture in Ayers Rock and then finish your vacation snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,491
    Trip Type:
    Small Group Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Sydney and Great Barrier Reef

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Visit the two of the most popular parts of Australia, particularly for first time visitors. Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and harbourside Sydney. See the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and more, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, then get to know the secrets of the rainforest.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,426
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Port Douglas Tropical Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Located on beautiful Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas offers a “village by the sea” atmosphere. Enjoy day trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation while staying in Port Douglas.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 699
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Cairns Barrier Reef Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforests. Enjoy time on a wave piercing catamaran then board an amphibious army duck to venture into the rainforest.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 648
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Essence of Queensland

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This really is the best of Queensland - explore the wonders of the Sunshine State. Enjoy the dazzling Gold Coast, hand feed wild dolphins, relax in Noosa before you dive in and experience the wondrous ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,121
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Go as you Please, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Gold Coast: Tropical Islands and Rainforest: Guided Vacation

    MODERATE | ESCORTED COACH TOUR: Embark on this 9-day vacation along Australia’s Gold Coast with a highly experienced travel director and driver. Relax on the many beaches, tropical islands, and rainforests as you make your way from the Gold Coast to Cairns, stopping at Fraser Island, Langmorn Station, Rockhampton, Sarina, Airlie Beach, and the Whitsundays Islands.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,320
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Sydney and Reef Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the spectacular Sydney harbour, visit with unique Aussie wildlife, learn about the indigenous culture in the rainforest and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. This package is perfect if you want a taste of Australia and you are limited on time.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,184
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Signature Australia: Sydney, Rock, Reef & Rainforest

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDE: Bespoke touring with the comforts of 5 star luxury accommodations. Visit the famous Sydney Opera House with a private-guide. Spend a few nights in a deluxe luxury tent in the Australian Outback. Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and then finish your holiday with a few nights in the Rainforest
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,569
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Signature Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: See Sydney’s famous sites behind the scenes in-style with your private-guide and cruise the fabulous harbour like a local. Head North to explore the Great Barrier Reef from your luxurious deluxe retreat. The tranquility and natural beauty of Lizard Island will pamper you.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,149
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Aussie Rail Spectacular

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: This 12-day adventure combines two of Australia’s famous rail journeys: The Indian Pacific and The Ghan. Starting in Sydney, you will travel through the best of South Australia before going on to Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Australian outback and beyond aboard these luxury trains.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,999
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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