Just 10 minutes to the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway , the longest Cable car ride in the world (nearly 8 kilometres) that also goes up to Kuranda, with stops on the way at Red Peak Station and the Barron River Falls Lookout. Right next door to Skyrail is Tjapakai Aboriginal Theme Park which is a must see for those interested in the culture of the original inhabitants of Australia.
These are the three attractions selected for the Queen's itinerary during her visit earlier in 2002.

Attractions and Tours

A train trip up to Kuranda "The Village in the Rainforest" on the Scenic Railway should not be missed. Visit the Kuranda Markets, Birdworld, the Butterfly Sanctuary, and many other attractions. You can combine the train trip, Skyrail and Tjapakai (below) all on the same day with a special discount package we can arrange for you.

Heading North to Port Douglas

Up through the hills to The Tablelands

Catch a ferry to the Islands

We are only 5 minutes from Cairns Tropical Zoo  where you can cuddle up to a Koala , hand feed the Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Lorikeets. See the huge saltwater Crocodiles being handfed, the all new Free Flight bird show with the superb Sea Eagles, watch the Snake Show, the Cane Toad races, and enjoy the very informative Aboriginal Cultural presentation. A really great day and we have 10% discount vouchers for our guests.

The World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest has to be seen to be believed, it is absolutely stunning. The best way to visit this area is with a specialist tour operator and naturalist/guide. There are day trips that include the famous Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation, the Bloomfield Track, and a trip on the Daintree River spotting crocodiles.

We can offer you a wonderful selection of day trips to the Great Barrier Reef for diving, snorkeling, or viewing from a glass bottom boat or Undersea Submersible if you don't want to get wet. Your day will include morning & afternoon tea as well as a superb Buffet lunch with seafood and all the trimmings, plus all transfers to and from Barrier Reef Bed and Breakfast. We recommend Poseidon or Quicksilver depending on your needs.

Cairns has many fine Restaurants, sidewalk Cafes, Coffee Shops, Art Galleries,Theatres, a Museum, Nightclubs, a Casino, Day and Night Markets, and great shopping at Cairns Central, The Pier Market Place, various Duty Free stores and the CBD.
Other activities not mentioned previously are Hot Air Ballooning, White Water Rafting, Bungy Jumping, Go-Kart Racing, Deep Sea (Marlin) Fishing, Reef & Fresh Water Fishing, Sailing, and Golfing.
We are only 5 minutes from Paradise Palms World Class Public Golf Course. There are 4 more excellent Courses in the Cairns region, 2 within 10 minutes of Barrier Reef Bed and Breakfast.
Cairns is also the absolute hub of Far North Queensland, from where you can visit Port Douglas, the Atherton Tablelands, Green Island, Fitzroy Island, Cooktown, and The Gulf Country.

Barrier Reef Bed and Breakfast & Holiday Rental
Kewarra Beach, Cairns, Australia