Cairns Port Shuttles

Resting on the far north end of Australia’s Queensland state, the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal offers a wide variety of lookouts from the bright and at-times colorful Coral Sea, providing instant access to downtown’s east side via Wharf Street as well as a lush collection of natural wonders that surround the city from eastern coastline to western mountains. In an instant, the cruise port is nestled between upscale restaurants serving fresh seafood and unique waterfront shops, guests are able to get around through Cairns’ historic (though limited) train line, as well as a scenic Skyrail. See things with a bit more freedom by looking forward to it all in a private rental instead, choosing between cozy sedans or large SUVs to be one’s own tour guide, meet-and-greet services adding to the convenience with taxis that can make it from point A to point B fast and local personal drivers who know the best hidden routes for observing local culture.

When the boat docks, get ready for an array of escapes natural and urban perfect for getting to know Australia’s indigenous and colonial culture in a nutshell. Start the morning simple with a coastline walk along downtown’s Esplanade, a popular stretch of road lined with landmarks like the Cairns Aquarium as well as fresh seafood cafes, good ways to spend the afternoon including vast guided tours through the Cairns Botanic Gardens and lush rainforest trails next-door at Mount Whitfield Conservation Park. For a truly memorable experience, set up a reef diving tour with one of many agencies that include Passions of Paradise, Divers Den and Spirit of Freedom. Watch sunset from an aerial perspective afterward, hopping aboard the scenic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a view of the many lush interconnected rain forests and waterfalls before ending the evening with dinner somewhere along the Cairns coastline, especially popular restaurants ranging from upscale French eats at C’est Bon Cairns to hefty low-cost servings from Ganbaranba Noodle Colosseum.