About Cairns & Tropical North Queensland

The Pacific International Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the world's most diversely beautiful tropical region. Situated at the beginning of Cairns' scenic Esplanade, opposite the Reef Fleet Terminal for Great Barrier Reef tour departures and close to the shopping, tourist and business districts; it’s the perfect retreat after a day’s exploration of the Tropical North.

The Great Barrier Reef

A trip to the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef is a must for every visitor to Cairns. Enjoy a day cruise to one of the Islands, a Coral Cay or to the Outer Barrier Reef. For a totally mind-blowing experience, you can’t go past snorkelling or diving the Great Barrier Reef. You could even take a scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and tropical Rainforests. Great Barrier Reef Day Tours...

World Heritage Rainforests

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and Kuranda Scenic Rail are two spectacular ways to see Tropical North Queensland. Glide over World Heritage rainforest aboard Skyrail, the world's longest gondola cableway. Upon your return to Cairns, board the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail; an ideal way to experience scenic highlights as you wind your way home through the mountains. Kuranda Day Tours...

There are also many National Parks with walking trails on the Atherton Tablelands, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation and many more. Many 4WD day trips to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest can be booked conveniently at The Pacific International Hotel tour desk. Daintree Rainforest Day Tours...

For further information on the ancient Tropical North Queensland's World Heritage Rainforests please visit the official Wet Tropics website.

The Australian Outback

Discover the genuine Australian Outback, less than 90 minutes drive west of Cairns. Safari tours are a great way to see the Outback, with tour operators offering a variety of itineraries and destinations. Visit Undara Volcanic National Park and explore the world-renowned Undara Lava Tubes, or take an extended trip to Cooktown, Chillago and the Cape York area.

Around Town

Take a leisurely stroll along the 2.5 km long Cairns Esplanade and cool off by the brand new swimming lagoon. This is one of Cairns' best places to relax in the sun or to enjoy a BBQ with friends.

Wander around the Cairns CBD and you’ll find many souvenir and craft shops selling all types of interesting keepsakes. The major shopping centres in the City are Cairns Central, which is a short walk down Shields Street and The Pier Market Place, close to the new Lagoon across from the Pacific International Hotel.

Markets are a great place to find interesting locally produced items. The product range is huge and ranges from jewellery and pottery to all sorts of artwork, clothes, homemade food and unique Australian goods.