A continent in itself, Australia is a huge country with so much to offer. The busier East coast has Sydney’s iconic sites, Byron Bay’s laidback beaches, K’gari’s Daintree’s lush rainforest, Whitsundays’ beautiful islands and of course the Great Barrier Reef stretching all the way along the coast. Uluru in the centre is a must visit to learn of the cultural significance of the area, and the night sky in the outback is maybe the clearest you’ll ever see. I lived a while in Melbourne, and next on my list is to drive the entire coast in a campervan.
Cairns is an excellent base for many iconic Australian adventures, from the reef to the rainforest and everything in between. A highlight on any East Coast itinerary, this quick guide covers the best ways to fill your time (and your belly) in sunny Cairns.
