Marinas in Cairns
There are a number of excellent marinas in and around Cairns, including:
Port Hinchinbrook Marina
Tel: +617 4066 2000
www.porthinchinbrook.com.au
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
Tel: +617 4035 1458
www.ccys.com.au
Bluewater Marina
Tel: +614 1885 5922
Cairns Marlin Marina
Tel: +617 4052 3888
www.cairnsports.com.au
Marina Mirage Port Douglas
Tel: +617 4099 5775
www.portdouglasmarina.com.au
Magnetic Island Marina
Tel: +617 4758 2417
www.magneticislandmarina.com.au
Half Moon Marina
Tel: +617 4055 7711
www.ykbc.com
Closehaven Marina
Tel: +617 4099 5031
Weather in Cairns
Cairns enjoys a tropical climate, characterized by rainy, hot weather in the summer months, between October and May. Temperatures can peak at above 40C but usually hover between 28C-34C. In the winter months, from May to October, temperatures are between 18C and 26C.
Top Five Things to do in Cairns:
- Go white-water rafting on the River Tully. There are various firms in Cairns who offer white-water rafting tours.
- Visit the Daintree Forest, the biggest in mainland Australia.
- Dive the Great Barrier Reef, or just as amazing, snorkel it.
- Ride a BMX bike off a roof – honestly! Check out bungy jumping legend AJ Hackett’s Cairns based company that offers all sorts of thrills. http://cairns.ajhackett.com
- Play a round of golf on one of the most stunning greens in Australia at the Paradise Palms resort. www.paradisepalms.com.au
Top 5 Restaurants in Cairns:
- For seafood try Boateez Bistro, located in Cairns Yacht Club. Tel: +617 4031 2750
- Colonies café Bar and Grill on Palm Beach is the perfect place to come for sundowners. Tel: +617 4055 3958
- Far Horizons is set within the Angsana Great Barrier Reef Resort and is arguably the best restaurant in Northern Queensland. Tel: +617 4055 3000
- For the very best in local cuisine go to Ochre, in central Cairns. www.ochrerestaurant.com.au
- Right next to Cairns’ Regional Gallery is Perrotta’s at the Gallery where you will find the best breakfast in town. Tel: +617 4031 5899.