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Experience Cairns on a budget -North Queensland is truly one of the World’s natural wonders with our spectacular Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Atherton Tablelands just north of Cairns the oldest aboriginal art on the planet the list goes this truly is paradise and there are wonderful budget tours and accommodation for those who are on a budget and want to experience the true beauty of North Queensland Cairns, located in North Queensland, Australia has the unique distinction of having two World Heritage listed sites.

It’s the gateway to the Seventh Wonder of the World, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and another of the earth’s most unique and precious places, The Daintree Rainforest.

With its breathtaking scenery and warm climate it has taken its place as the most desired domestic holiday spot and world class international tourist destination.

With a little ingenuity, this marvellous city often referred to as Australia‘s jewel, can be experienced on even the tightest of budgets.

 

Best Budget Tours

Budget Tips:

Travel light, for freedom, mobility and to keep fatigue at bay, pack as lightly as possible. A seasoned traveller’s rule of thumb is to pack your bags and then throw out half of what you packed.

Backpackers, whittle your things down to fit into a 30 – 40 litre pack. Make your must-have items perform double duty, for instance men’s walk shorts can double as a board shorts.

  • For the most part, you can save money by choosing a hostel over a hotel with dorm rooms starting at $23.
  • Some cannot accommodate small children, so families may want to call ahead. Don’t overlook the hotels.
  • Some offer great values if booked early and online.
  • Cook your own food when possible. Even a rudimentary kitchen in a hostel helps keep costs down.
  • Take advantage of the more than 30 FREE BBQs on the Esplanade.</ul>

The more you cook for yourself, the more money you’ll have left over for a night on the town or souvenirs for the family back home.

 

Cairns Attractions

 

The Great Barrier Reef

Family reef tour
Reef Tour

No visit to Northern Australia is complete without a visit to Australia’s  Great Barrier Reef.

Take in the world’s largest living structure and witness the reef’s incredible aquatic life from a glass bottom boat.

Day trips start at $109 and family rates from around $350

 

The EsplanadeBudget tours Cairns

 

Cairns Esplanade is one of Cairns’ greatest and most affordable attractions.

From Yoga to Zumba, fitness programs for all fitness levels and ages are offered free.

When you’re finished burning up the calories, you can cool down in a salt-water lagoon surrounded by sand with a clear view of the Coral Sea.

Shops, art and live entertainment are open to the backpacker set and families alike.

Galleries & Museums

Photograph: David Campbell | Courtesy Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Cairns’ rich and varied culture expressed through indigenous and contemporary art displayed in its host of art galleries.

For $5 dollars per person and $12.00 per family, the Cairns museum offers a diversity of collections that illustrate Cairns’ growth from frontier town for gold miners to the top class tourist attraction it is today.

Botanic Gardens

Cairns botanic gardens centre

Cairns has one of the best botanic exhibits in Australia.

The Cairns Botanic Gardens are located only 4 kilometres from the heart of the city, the gardens are a prime example of the types of plants that grow in the tropical atmosphere of the Daintree Rainforest.

Dating back to the late 1800’s, the gardens are well established, well cared for and absolutely free.

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