The best holiday destination in Queensland

Eat, drink, relax, repeat!

Queensland is filled with beautiful tourist destinations, but nothing can compare to the tropical far north paradise of Cairns. From a vibrant city nightlife to relaxing secluded beaches, Cairns welcomes couples, families, and explorers to experience Queensland’s top holiday destination.

You may recognise Cairns as home to the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest coral reef system bursting with life and awe-inspiring seascapes, but this one-stop holiday destination has so much more to offer.

Fitzroy Island. Image credit: @cherrytreephotography21

For a family holiday destination in Queensland, Cairns has fun family-friendly activities that are guaranteed to create lifelong memories. If you’re looking for exciting holiday ideas in Queensland with the family, a sunny day trip to Fitzroy Island on Sunlover Reef Cruises is perfect for any family, offering snorkelling with sea turtles right off the beach and bush walks to the lighthouse.

If you prefer to stay on the mainland head down the Bruce Highway to Babinda Creek where you can take a relaxing kayak or stand-up paddle board with Babinda Kayaking. Stop off at sandy beaches along the way for a cooling dip.

For kids who haven’t quite gotten their sea legs they can learn and explore the hidden underwater world with their feet safely on the ground at our beautiful Cairns Aquarium or explore Far North Queensland’s native flora at Cairns Botanic Gardens.

After a big adventure exploring this exciting family holiday destination, kick your feet up at our family-friendly motel in Cairns where parents can relax at our bar while the kids enjoy the best palm tree surrounded pool in Cairns.

Palm Cove. Image credit: @haylsa

Perhaps you’re looking for the best Queensland holiday destinations for couples? Something slow and sensual. This romantic getaway offers you lazy mornings lying near sparkling turquoise water at Port Douglas’ famous Four Mile Beach or the palm-tree lined Palm Cove.

For an intimate weekend away, pack a picnic and expand your view of the beautiful horizon with long road trips to the most romantic holiday spot in Queensland, the Atherton Tablelands. Filled with so many crystal-clear waterfalls you’ll never be able to explore them all in a lifetime.

Prawn Star. Image credit: @sally_annr

Back in Cairns, you can settle down for a romantic evening at one of Cairns many restaurants. Famously known as ‘ocean to plate’ you can dine looking out to the ocean in the Cairns Marina where your seafood was caught, our pick: Prawn Star

For those with an eager and hungry travelling spirit Cairns is the best holiday destination filled with opportunities to eat, discover, and learn.

Experience the vibrant and bustling Cairns Night Markets or Rusty’s Markets and enjoy the flavours of paradise by supporting our thriving small businesses. Pick up a bottle of locally made kombucha from Scoo Brew at Rusty’s Markets or indulge yourself at this foodie holiday destination with the best Vietnamese banh mi at Thi Thi’s, or Sri Lankan spinach and cheese samosas at Cecil’s.

Cairns Museum. Image credit: Michael Marzik

Learn the history of the of Far North Queensland at the Cairns Museum or enjoy lively displays of contemporary art at Tank’s Art Centre.

There is a holiday idea for everybody in Cairns so bring your family, partner or yourself and experience the best holiday destination in Queensland. Make lifelong memories, explore new things to do and maybe discover a new side to yourself.

It’s easy enjoying paradise however you decide whether it’s through daring adventures, relaxing romantic days on the beach or discovering the hidden treasures Cairns has to offer – but be warned – the only difficulty with arriving in this beautiful holiday destination, is leaving.