Cairns

Cairns is a city in Australia, located in the tropical north of Queensland. With a population of over 150,000, Cairns is an important tourist center that is particularly popular due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Among the city's most famous attractions are the Cairns Esplanade, a lively seaside promenade with a large public swimming pool, and the Cairns Botanic Gardens, home to a variety of tropical plants and bird species. The city is also an important starting point for excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, where visitors can discover the breathtaking underwater world while snorkeling or diving. The nearby Daintree Rainforest, the oldest tropical rainforest in the world, offers numerous opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting and adventure tourism.