Turtle tours Cairns

turtle tours Cairns

Turtle tours Cairns,  we can book you on some great turtle snorkeling experiences from Cairns. Snorkeling with turtles from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best Cairns tours to do. Swim with turtles and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef is possible on day trips from Cairns, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulations. For tips from where to see turtles on natural environment, ask Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre. The specialist on where to spot on turtles on a natural environment. Snorkeling with turtles is their passion.

Where to see turtles from Cairns

Where to see turtles from Cairns greatly varies according to which part of the Great Barrier Reef you go to. So to increase your chances on where to see turtles from Cairns, look for locations that attract turtles and that are healthy ecosystems that have good supplies of turtle food.

Green Island snorkeling with turtles

Green Island turtle tours
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Turtle tours Cairns, you can also have some great turtle spotting at Green Island. Snorkeling with turtles is a favourite activity on Green Island. Green Island is a great location where to see turtles. They are attracted by the sea grass beds and the natural protection that the island offers. We often swim with them through the sea grass beds of Green Island which is a major food source of adult green turtles.

Are certain Green Island locations are better for spotting turtles? Yes, knowing where to snorkel on Green Island will increase your chances of snorkelling with turtles in the wild. Different locations out from the island are better than others for spotting turtles. Just drop in and ask for our turtle mud map (our home drawn sketch map of the best locations to see turtles at Green Island devised of more than 20 years snorkelling there). We often get asked ‘do we need perfect weather to see turtles?’ From our experience, some of the most successful snorkelling trips with turtles at Green Island have been in the rougher weather, which often seems encourage the turtles to be more active.

Cairns Great Barrier Reef turtle hotspots

Snorkeling with turtles from CairnsCairns Great Barrier Reef turtle hotspots, there are a few locations which we favour. Michaelmas Cay is a sandy Cay on the Outer Barrier Reef with shallow and protective waters and beautiful coral gardens, that seem to attract turtles. We have often experienced turtles in the shallows and swam out with them out to the coral gardens.

 

Turtle tours Cairns on the Outer Barrier Reef is probably our favourite  location where we regularly see turtles but  don’t publish this location as we don’t like mass tourism going there and upsetting the natural balance of the natural ecosystem there that attracts sea turtles. Contact us in person as we would love to tell you about this particular Cairns turtle hotspot. And it is where we send very experienced snorkelers and divers looking for great corals and marine life. A particular algae grows there and that attracts the turtles. The Great Barrier Marine Authority has been working to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef to improve turtle habitats.  With these improvements, we look forward to seeing more turtles on the Great Barrier Reef.

Frankland Island turtle spotting

Frankland Island turtle spotting is usually quite successful and we have had many great tours snorkelling and swimming with turtles, often in the shallow protected waters just off the beach and also on the afternoon snorkel tour. Frankland Island has an excellent marine biologist who is very knowledgeable about turtles.

Fitzroy Island turtle tours

Fitzroy Island turtle tours, there isn’t one specific tour for turtle spotting at Fitzroy Island, but you can make your own tour with our Fitzroy Island turtle spotting tips. Both Welcome Bay and Nudey Beach good locations to swim with turtles in their natural environment. There is a particular location at Nudey Beach that we greatly like. Just ask us and we highlight this location for you. Also the late afternoons and evenings just up from the Fitzroy Island pier scan the ocean surface for when turtles surface for air. At Fitzroy Island you both see Green Sea Turtles and occasional Hawksbill Turtles. Fitzroy Island also has had Green Sea Turtles nest with hundreds of tiny sea turtle hatchlings swimming to freedom upon hatching.

We have extensive amount of informaton on Fitzroy Island and have been snorkelling Fitzroy Island for 20 years. Utilize our knowledge on turtle tours Cairns.

Fitzroy Island turtle rescue center

Cairns snorkeling with turtlesSnorkeling with turtles Cairns if you don’t  wish to enter the water and stay dry, the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island is a great place to visit.  This is where volunteers feed and care for injured turtles. Tours operate daily at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre so visitors to the island can meet Jet, an eight-year-old green sea turtle rescued off Fitzroy Island in July 2017, and learn about the threats to turtles on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island is a volunteer operated, non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles. The Turtle Rehabilitation Centre tours run daily from 1pm, with a maximum of 15 guests. Bookings can be made only on the day at the island’s general store. Cost $8.80 adult, $5.50 child (4-13 years).

Turtle tours Cairns

Snorkeling with turtles Cairns is a highlight when visiting Cairns.  Swimming and turtle conservation is our passion. Feel free to contact us regarding snorkeling with turtles in Cairns. We would be delighted to assist you here at the Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre. Phone 07 40557158.  Need assistance with weather reports just check with us.  We utilise several sources including the Bureau of Meteorology.

 

MAREEBA WETLANDS

Mareeba Wetlands kayaking

MAREEBA WETLANDS is a 5,000 acre nature reserve close to Mareeba and Cairns with interconnecting lagoons and creeks.  These lagoons including Clancy’s lagoon attract a wide diversity of birdlife with over 200 species of birds and provides a sanctuary to most of Australian tropical water birds.

Is Mareeba Wetlands open? Latest Update Information

Guest can only visit with a booking by Wild Nature Lodge or a vetted tour operator. There is no casual visitation as the reserve is private land, this means it is not open to any day visitors or to any one who has not booked by Wild Nature Lodge.

Previous Information:

Mareeba Wetlands and Jabiru Safari Lodge are closed from April 2018 for day visitors. Whilst conservation works are undertaken at the Mareeba Wetlands, overnight stays at Jabiru Safari Lodge and day visits to the Mareeba Wetlands will not be possible. Throughout  2018,  conservation works will be undertaken so we look forward to when both Mareeba Wetlands and Jabiru Safari Lodge re-open in the future.

Where to go whilst Mareeba Wetlands is shut?

Atherton Tablelands is a diverse rich ecological environment, locations including Hastie’s Swamp and the Yungaburra and Malanda regions are ideal locations for bird watching.  Closer to Cairns is the wonderful Cattana Wetlands just 15 minutes from Cairns.  These wetlands are ideal for nature experiences and are a good option to visit whilst Mareeba Wetlands is closed.  A popular accommodation close to Cattana Wetlands is the Villa Marine Nature Reserve.

Where to stay while Mareeba Wetlands is closed?

Throughout the Atherton Tablelands there is a good choice of holiday accommodation including motels, hotels and holiday cottages.  A popular accommodation for bird watchers is Villa Marine Nature Reserve.

 When are the best times of the year to visit Mareeba?

The best time to visit the Wetlands from our past experience is from April to December as the reserve is usually closed in January, February & March and during wet season and usually opening again in April.  My favourite times to visit are in May when the Brolgas and Sarus Cranes begin to arrive in August and September the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and as the lagoons dry out, this is a great time to spot kangaroos, wallabies and emus.

October is when large numbers of Brolgas & Sarus Cranes are roosting and November and December with the large number of whistling ducks.

Mareeba Wetlands Emu                                                     Kayaking Mareeba Wetlands

What to do at the Mareeba Wetlands

  • Canoeing on lagoon, hire a canoe and canoe around the extensive lagoon system. This is the most wonderful activity, stable canoes.  It is thoroughly recommended and it was the highlight of our trip to the Mareeba Wetlands.
  • Fly fishing at Mareeba Wetlands
  • Wildlife and birdwatching throughout the Mareeba Wetlands
  • Private guiding
  • Sunset tours
  • Self-guided interpretive walks around the Mareeba Wetlands.
  • To book, any activities when it re opens or overnight stay Jabiru
    Safari Lodge contact Cairns Beaches Tourism Information Centre. The local experts on nature tours in North Queensland and the Cairns Region Phone 07 4055 7158.

How to get to Mareeba Wetlands?

From Cairns drive north along Captain Cook Highway taking the Kuranda Range at Smithfield.  It is an easy 1 hour drive from both Cairns.  Drive through Mareeba and 6.5 kms north of Mareeba the reserve is located.  Take signpost on left side to Mareeba Wetlands along Pickford Road.

Do you need a four wheel drive to go the Mareeba Wetlands?

Not usually, as the gravel road is suitable for regular cars.  You don’t need a four wheel drive unless you were travelling during wet season.  It is a 4 km drive to the Mareeba Wetlands Reserve gate and then a further 3 kms to the visitors car parking, toilets and disabled access.

What birds can I see at Mareeba Wetlands?

Birds to see at Mareeba Wetlands include over 200 species. Diverse range of birdlife and wildlife include 6 different Quill species, Magpie, Geese, Black Swans, 11 different duck species and 3 different Grebes, Darters and Cormorants, Pelicans, Crakes, Rails, Swamphens, Moorhens & Coots, Herons, Egrets, Bitterns, Ibis, Spoonbills, Storks (Jabiru), Cranes including Brolga, Sarus Crane, Bustards, Sandpipers, Godwits, Common Greenshank, Stints, Jacanas which thrive on the water lilies, Curlews, Stills, Avocets, Lapwings, Plovers, Dotterels, Terns.

Birds of Prey including Osprey, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Harriers and Falcons.  Five different pigeons and doves have been recorded and of course the famous Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo.  We have great sightings of Black Cockatoos at the Wetlands and on the road into Mareeba Wetlands. Parrots including Lorikeets, Rosellas & Red Wing Parrots. With 9 different varieties of Cuckoos, Keels and Coucals not to mention a great location if you wish to see owls.  “Five different species, 3 different Frogmouths and Night jars.

One of the most beautiful birds to see are the Kingfishers especially the Azure Kingfisher, a delight to see around the lagoons.   Both the laughing Kookaburra and Blue Winged Kookaburra are regularly seen.  Bee eaters, Rollers & Tree Creepers and Pardalotes are well represented as well as numerous Honeyeaters, beautiful Robins, Bee Eaters, Thrushes, Monarchs, Magpie Larks; Fly Catchers & Wagtails are seen throughout the Wetlands.

One to look out for is the fascinating Great Bowerbird, a delight to watch.  The changing and different habitats within the Mareeba Wetlands give great opportunities to observe Finches, Mandikins.  The Wetlands if of course famous for the Gouldian Finch program.  For more extensive bird list, see www.mareebawetlands.org

CAIRNS GREAT BARRIER REEF TRIPS NON SWIMMERS

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Trips non swimmers, have a range of Great Barrier Reef tours suitable for non-swimmers from Cairns and Port Douglas. These are ideal for non-confident snorkelers and swimmers, nervous snorkelers and non-swimmers. Choose from pontoons, coral cays and island experiences where you can snorkel in shallow water or if you don’ t wish to swim or get wet at all or are travelling with persons in your group who don’t wish to swim, ask us about the most appropriate reef trip for you. Would like some snorkel lessons or to do a guided snorkel activity on your Cairns Great Barrier Reef trip non swimmers and non-confident snorkelers can make use of extra buoyancies, noodles, life-vests etc? Just ask us, we include this on all our trips for free.


CAIRNS GREAT BARRIER REEF TRIPS NON SWIMMERS

There is a selection of Cairns and Great Barrier Reef tours and we will assist you to find the best reef trip for you and your family. No matter how constrained you are in the water or if you just do not feel comfortable swimming in the ocean and getting wet. Visitors can still enjoy the Great Barrier Reef if you do not wish to swim, there is still much to do such as glass bottom boat, tours, semisubmersibles tours and underwater observatory. All of these are great ways to experience Great Barrier Reef without getting wet.

We recommend non-swimmers, non-confident snorkelers and parents with young children and older persons to book a tour on an outer reef pontoon platform or an island cay. Floating pontoons are big spacious and can accommodate those who are not keen on swimming, but still wish to be with the rest of the family or group, and also enjoy seeing all of the wonderful parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Non-swimmers are really catered for with glass bottom boat semi-sub, which is like a submarine under the water and underwater observatory. Non-swimmers can enjoy all of these activities and watch the reef and the fish feeding from the safety of the pontoon without getting wet or having contact with the water. Cairns Great Barrier Reef Trips non swimmers are well catered on pontoons in Cairns and from Outer Barrier Reef cays.

Some of our Great Barrier Reef platforms can also cater for disabled persons or have limited mobility and unable to swim, snorkel or dive on their own. Check with us for which Great Barrier Reef location will suit your needs the best. Extra bonus on all Great Barrier Reef trips, we pay your reef tax for you meaning you travel for cheaper. Ask us about special family rates, packages and deals.

CAIRNS OUTER BARRIER REEF TOURS FOR NON SWIMMERS AND FOR NON CONFIDENT SNORKELERS

Imagine an outer Barrier Reef cay where you can just walk into the water, shallow water entry, a safer Great Barrier Reef location for non-confident swimmers. Just like off the beach. Shallow water, no deep water entries or diving off the back of the boat. This magical location at Michaelmas Cay with beautiful coral gardens is more protected from the elements and is a wonderful location for non-swimmers or non-confident swimmers who want to start off from shallow water. It is also a good location to see turtles. The Reef tour operator station several trained staff on the beach to watch over everybody. This is also an ideal location for scuba-diving for non-swimmers. We love this location because of the beautiful coral gardens here, the sheltered, and more protected environment and the smaller numbers of people. Make the most of the free inclusive semisubmersible tours included in the price, great if you don’t wish to swim. As you get to see the deeper reefs and marine life right in front of your eyes, but without being getting wet.  And we get very good feedback from non-swimmers on the positive experiences they had on this location. Just contact us for more information about this Outer Barrier Reef tour or for bookings. We have great family and group rates on this tour, discounts and savings. Make the most of our special ‘we pay your reef tax EMC for you’. Visit Cairns Beaches Visitors Information Centre and practice for free utilizing our snorkel equipment in our lagoon pool prior you are going to your Barrier Reef tour.

CAIRNS OUTER BARRIER REEF PONTOONS

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Trips non swimmers when going to the Outer Reef, pontoons offer lots of advantages for non-confident, nervous and non-swimmers and for those who don’ t wish to swim. As there is a range of non-swimming activities that still allow you to experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet.

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  • Great Barrier Reef presentations by a marine biologist
  • Glass bottom boat or semi-submersible submarine tours guided by marine biologists. See the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet. An ideal activity for those who don’t wish to swim
  • The underwater observatory at the basement area of the pontoon is a great place to sit and watch all the fish, snorkelers and scuba divers enjoying the reef
  • Join the fish feeding presentation conducted by the boat crew
  • Book a scenic helicopter flight out to the pontoon. This activity is at additional cost and we can assist you with this and provide you with a lot more information on the different helicopter flights over the Great Barrier Reef
  • Some pontoons even include a touch tank of marine life and corals for the non-swimmers and children


Cairns Semi-Submersible Tours

Through large viewing windows the air-conditioned Semi-Submersible provides a diverse perspective of the reef without getting wet. Everyone enjoys the semisubmersible tour. It is a wonderful way to get up close to the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet.

Sitting 1metre below the waterline you are taken on a 30 minute guided tour of the reef with commentary from a Marine Naturalist.

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The semi-submersible will take you through coral gardens & along the edge of coral drop-offs. You will see colourful reef fish, schools of large Trevally, reef sharks, Red Bass, Hump Headed Parrot Fish and often turtles.

Cairns Glass Bottom Boat Tours

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Similar to the experience of snorkelling the open-air Glass Bottom Boat is smaller and more manoeuvrable than the Semi-Submersible allowing your guide to hover over beautiful coral gardens, giant clams, schools of colourful reef fish and more!

Tours last around 30 minutes and include a running commentary.

 

Cairns Underwater Observatory & Fish Feeding Demonstration

An underwater reef viewing observatory is open for you to walk through at any time of the day. Watch the Introductory Scuba Divers head off from our moon pool.

At lunchtime, the Marine Biologist will announce the fish feeding demonstration which starts in front of the observatory windows before moving to the snorkel platform.

The feeding frenzy includes large schools of Red Bass, Trevally and a resident giant Maori Wrasse affectionately named Wally.


PORT DOUGLAS GREAT BARRIER REEF TOURS NON SWIMMERS

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All Cairns Tours Low Isles Snorkeling

Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef tours non swimmers, have a range of Great Barrier Reef tours suitable for both non-swimmers and non-confident snorkelers. Why not visit Low Isles. There is a sandy beach for the kids to play.  You can take a glass bottom boat trip (more than once) or for go for a walk around the island with a marine biologist. With shallow easy water access where you just walk in, this is an ideal location for a non-confident swimmer. You can just paddle in the water if you don’t want to swim or just sunbake on the beach. There is a wonderful seafood lunch provided. A perfect day for non-swimmer and non-confident snorkelers.

PORT DOUGLAS PONTOON FOR NON SWIMMERS

On the Outer Barrier Reef on the famous Agincourt Ribbon Reefs is the large stable spacious Quicksilver pontoon which provides a great experience in all weather conditions with many extras including an underwater observatory, semisubmersibles and activities with marine biologists such as fish feeding. Non-swimmers can enjoy the best out of the Outer Barrier Reef. Nervous and non-confident snorkelers are well catered for with free flotation vests, noodles and experienced staff to guide you. Additional activities such as guided snorkelling and helmet diving can be booked. Just ask us about booking a trip on Quicksilver. We have experienced this boat and location many times and can assist you with any questions that you have. Ask us about great family discounts, free inclusions, group specials, seniors discounts and our special ‘we pay your reef tax for you’. All of these mean your trip to the Outer Barrier Reef is more affordable.

CAIRNS GREAT BARRIER REEF SCENIC FLIGHTS

Cairns Great Barrier Reef scenic flights are a great way to see the reef for people who don’t wish to swim or for those who really want to see the Reef from above. Scenic flights can be done from a helicopter or a regular small fixed-wing airplane. A popular choice is to combine a flight over the reef with a scenic flight over Cairns and along the coastline to Port Douglas.

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Another idea is to combine a scenic helicopter flight with your Great Barrier Reef trip by flying out to a floating pontoon and then cruise back by boat. This way of getting to see the Great Barrier Reef is perfect not only for non-swimmers but for guests that want to experience the biggest reef in the world from above as well as below the water.

Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above gives the best vision and photographic opportunities of the massive coral structures and the huge array of marine life the Great Barrier Reef supports. Ask us about our special deals on our Cairns scenic flights available from the Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre.


WHAT IS EMC? ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE REEF TAX

The Great Barrier Reef authority looks after the Great Barrier Reef. This government body charges an environmental charge on each person going to the Great Barrier Reef. Book through us, utilize our extensive local knowledge on the Cairns and Port Douglas Barrier Reef as not all reef locations are the same. Additionally, when booking through us, you save with our family and group special discounts and we pay your EMC reef tax for you.

 

CAIRNS BEACHES TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE  FOR GREAT BARRIER REEF BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION

 

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Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre can assist you with all of your Great Barrier Reef tour requirements. For 16 years visitors to Cairns have been coming to us for our local knowledge and for bookings on the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef locations around Cairns have changed as a result of climate change. Not all reef locations are the same. Utilize our local knowledge to pick the best locations for your Great Barrier Reef experience. We provide brochures on every reef trip from Cairns, detailed maps of the Outer Barrier Reef and local weather reports. As we are situated by the beach, we are able to see how the weather is on a daily basis.

Visit our Cairns Beaches Visitor Information Centre or phone us on 07 40557158 or email us info@allcairnstours.com.au.

 

Costa Luminosa Cruise Ship Onshore Tours from Yorkeys Knob Cairns & Port Douglas

Costa Luminosa Cruise Ship Onshore Tours from Yorkeys Knob Cairns & Port Douglas, cruise ship passengers can purchase their onshore tours at local prices for tours in Cairns from the Yorkeys Knob Tourist Information Centre. Why pay more? Purchase shore tours at the local price for Cairns tours and save.

Yorkeys Knob Tourist Information Centre can book your on-shore tours at the local price. Compare our prices against those on the cruise ship. Contact our office on 07 4055 7158 for more specific information on tours that suit Costa Luminosa. The most popular tour for ship passengers is to Kuranda. Enjoy the Kuranda markets, rainforest walks, the Kuranda Heritage train and the amazing journey over the rainforest canopy in the Skyrail gondola. Other popular tours include Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Centre.

Costa Luminosa from Port Douglas is ideal for taking trips to the Great Barrier Reef or an island experience. Going to Low Isles is a great alternative to Green Island.

Costa Luminosa Arrival & Departure times in Yorkeys Knob Cairns

Port North indicates an arrival time of 7.00 am and departure at 6.00 pm. However, these times are approximated only and we also recommend you check the arrival and departure times that the cruise ship advises you.

Contact us to organise pick-up and drop off at the Yorkeys Knob Marina where your tender arrives and departs from.

Once arriving in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns, the ship will moor just off the coast and you will be tendered in to shore to the Yorkeys Knob Marina. The length of time of the tendering process largely depends on weather conditions on the day. Usually, it only takes approximately 15 – 20 minutes.

 

For all onshore tours from Port Douglas for cruise ship passengers contact us and ask for our Port Douglas Tour Specialist to assist you with great local knowledge and cheaper prices.

Costa Luminosa is affectionately referred to as Ä diamond of light” as the ship is the diamond in the Costa fleet.  The ship was built in 2008 and operated by Costa Crociere. The 294m long cruise ship can hold up to 2,826 passengers and cost 240 Million euros to build. The 42 day world cruise in Santiago, Chile and visits the following ports: Easter Islands, Pitcairn ISL, Papeete, Rarotonga, Tauranga, Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane, YORKEYS KNOB, CAIRNS, Komodo Island, Lombok, Benoa and finishing in Singapore.

Passengers who don’t wish to do any onshore tours but would rather just spend a relaxing day at Yorkeys Knob, can take a five minute walk to the Yorkeys Knob Tourist Information Centre.  We can organise a day package for the use of Villa Marine Resort.  You will have the full use of the resort facilities which includes the use of a Villa, swim in our salt water pool, purchase cold drinks, local souvenirs and post cards.  Our friendly staff are here to offer great local information.

 

Family friendly accommodation in Cairns

family friendly Villa Marine

In the right spot in your most precious time!

Looking for Cairns family accommodation?

These are our tips of kid-friendly accommodation in Cairns. We tried to fit in the budget, midrange and luxury options. Have a look at our tips on where to stay in Cairns for self-catering accommodation, hotels, holiday homes and caravan parks that have children friendly facilities and family packages.

Here we go!

1. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

The Family Fun Resort

This vast caravan park on the southern sides of Cairns has won many awards. With child-friendly activities and lots things for the kids to do. It has a wonderful swimming pool and a large playground as well as a variety of accommodation from tent sites to cabins and luxury villas.

2. Villa Marine Holiday Apartments 

A small idyllic, peaceful place with rainforest and beach nearby

family friendly Villa Marine

This little place by the beach and surrounded by rainforest is a favourite of visitors and great for the family budget. Relaxed and just a hop skip and jump from the beach, and the new million dollar adventure playground and exercise equipment area on the Esplanade. Even with a free flying fox! No wonder Villa Marine has won best standard accommodation for the region three times, with just nine affordable villas all self-catering, this is a great option all the family will love. We loved their free snorkel equipment.

3. Motorhome and campervan rental

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Flexible and eventful on tour

Imagine a holiday on wheels. Bring out the gipsy in you and move around as it suits. There is a wide range of campervans and motorhomes that can be rented to suit your family option to explore Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. See http://cairnsdiscounttours.com.au; they specialise in discounts on campervans and Cairns tours. You will save money with these guys as they specialise in family packages and discounts.

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

City kick at a high level

Right in the centre of Cairns, very close to the lagoon swimming pool. This is a brilliant location for those who want to be right in the very centre of Cairns in the thick of the action. Upmarket, classy with a beautiful restaurant, this is a great luxury option.

5. Cairns Holiday House  

Just be local

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An affordable home while you are away from home; this excellent budget option is a simple basic 2bedroom house at Cairns Northern Beaches. At half the price of a city hotel but accommodates a family. Don’t expect luxury or all the bells, this is living and experiencing life as a local.

 


6. Park Regis Piermonde Apartments 

Great views over the rooftops of Cairns

Overlooking the Cairns Inlet, this highrise building has a range of family apartments in a great location in Cairns. Luxurious, spacious, within an easy walk to Esplanade, Cafes, Lagoon and Casino.

7. Fitzroy Island

Holiday in the picture postcard

Fitzroy

This gorgeous island 45 minutes off the coast of Cairns has a wonderful feel to it. They have spacious family suites with room to move and great sea breezes. This new resort has plenty to offer with restaurants, pool and most of all the island lifestyle.

8. The Pullman Cairns International

In the centre of luxury

Right in the heart of the city with over 300 rooms, this big grand Cairns hotel also takes families with beautiful upmarket suites. A classy hotel that gives you both, luxury and location. And a marvellous kids pool! But the real bonus is the central location.

9. Palm Cove Caravan Park 

Do your thing

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Got your tent, caravan or campervan? How good is this beautiful caravan park directly opposite the Palm Cove Beach and Jetty. Great for fishing and family activities.

This is a great affordable location for those with their own vehicle.

 

10. Sea Temple Palm Cove

Enjoyment and wellness under stars

Want indulgence? The 5star Sea Temple Resort & Spa at Palm Cove is just a 30 minutes drive from Cairns. Enjoy the luxury resort ambience and high-quality furnishing. Stunning lagoon pool. This upmarket resort has fully self-catering apartments, complete with kitchen. If you don’t want to cook, no worries! There are several dining options within the resort. If you are looking for a 5star resort, this may be worth a look.

Familienfreundliche Unterkünfte in Cairns

family fun at Villa Marine

In deiner schönsten Zeit am richtigen Ort!

Zum perfekten Reiseerlebnis gehört das persönlich passende Urlaubsdomizil. Du suchst familienfreundliche Unterkünfte in Cairns? Hier findest du eine empfehlenswerte Auswahl verschiedener Familien-Unterkünfte für jeden Geldbeutel: Budget, Mittelklasse, Luxus.

Los geht’s, hol‘ dir unsere Tipps für familienfreundliche Hotels, Selbstversorger-Apartments Wohnmobil-Parks und Zeltplätze.

1. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Das Familien-Spaß Resort

Dieser große Caravanpark im Süden von Cairns hat schon einige Auszeichnungen erhalten. Zu seiner Attraktivität gehören viele Aktivitäten für Kinder, ein wundervoller Swimming-Pool und der große Spielplatz. Die Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten lassen keine Wünsche offen: eigenes Zelt auf einem Zeltplatz, kleine Bungalows, luxuriöse Villas.

2. Villa Marine Holiday Apartments 

Kleine Idylle mit Regenwald und Strandnähe

family friendly Villa Marine

Familien lieben diesen beschaulichen Ort, weil er kostengünstig ist und mit Oasen-Flair verwöhnt. Herrliche Regenwaldlage, nur einen Katzensprung vom Strand entfernt! Hier finden Eltern entspannte Ruhe in malerischer Tropen-Atmosphäre und die Kinder einen neuen Abenteuerspielplatz – sogar mit flying fox. Die Attraktion kostete die Stadt Cairns eine Million Dollar. Zu diesem Paradies für Kinder bietet die Villa Marine neun erschwingliche Selbstversorger-Bungalows, drei Mal in Folge ausgezeichnet für den besten Übernachtungs-Standard! Eine klasse Option für die ganze Familie und unbedingt einen Besuch wert.

3. Motorhome and campervan rental

Flexibel und erlebnisreich auf Tour

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Ferien auf Rädern – entdecke den Explorer in dir und genieße jeden Tag die volle Freiheit. Familien finden unter einer Vielzahl verschiedenster Campervans und Motorhomes die ideale Variante für individuelle Touren rund um Cairns und durch Tropical North Queensland. Fahren und sparen? Aber ja:  http://cairnsdiscounttours.com.au  hat sich auf ermäßigte Campervans und Touren in den spannenden Gebieten bei Cairns spezialisiert. Hier kannst du richtig Geld sparen mit den Familien-Packeten.

4. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

City-Kick auf hohem Niveau

Am Puls von Cairns und ganz nah am Lagunen-Schwimmbad. Eine brillante Option für alle, die den City Lifestyle schätzen – gastronomische Vielfalt, Shopping-Möglichkeiten, Kultur und Entertainment. Das hochpreisige, klassische Hotel mit dem schönen Restaurant ist die Luxus-Option unter den familienfreundlichen Unterkünften.

5. Cairns Holiday House  

Einfach locker lokal sein

Cairns Holiday house

Diese einfache Unterkunft mit 2 Schlafzimmern am Cairns Northern Beaches ist ein kostengünstiges Zuhause für unterwegs. Für den etwa halben Preis eines Stadthotels erwarte keinen Luxus aber eine interessante Erfahrung:

Übernachten wie viele Einheimische und mal näher dran sein am australischen Alltagsleben.

 

6. Park Regis Piermonde Apartments 

Beste Aussichten über den Dächern von Cairns

Die Familien-Apartments befinden sich in einem Hochhaus mit großartiger Lage. Von deinem luxuriösen und geräumigen Apartment aus bietet sich ein grandioser Blick auf das Cairns Inlet. In Fußnähe der Piermonde Apartments liegen die Esplanade, Cafes, der Lagoon und das Kasino.

7. Fitzroy Island

Urlaub in der Ansichtskarte

Fitzroy

Natur pur, bildschöne Strände, nicht einsam sein, aber wundervoll entrückt und irgendwie verzaubert … Hier wirst du es spüren und auskosten – traumhaftes Insel-Feeling 45 Minuten vor Cairns. In den weitläufigen Familien-Suites des neuen Resorts gibt es ausreichend Platz und eine sagenhafte See-Brise on top. Ein großes Angebot an Aktivitäten, Restaurants und ein Pool machen den Insel-Lifestyle perfekt.

8. The Pullman Cairns International

Im Zentrum des Luxus

Direkt im Stadtzentrum von Cairns bieten sich je nach Anspruch und Familiengröße in einem glanzvollen Haus 300 Zimmer sowie Suiten der gehobenen Preisklasse. Ein klassisches Luxus-Hotel mit Stil und allen Vorteilen einer so zentralen Lage.

9. Palm Cove Caravan Park 

Mach dein Ding!

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Du hast ein eigenes Zelt, einen Caravan oder Campervan? Dann brauchst du nur noch diesen herrlichen Caravanpark für eine richtig gute Zeit! Seine Lage direkt gegenüber des Palm Cove Beaches und Jettys machen den Palm Cove Caravan Park zum perfekten Platz fürs Fischen und für Familien-Aktivitäten.

 

Wirklich ein idealer Ort für kostengünstige Übernachtungen bei Anreise mit eigenem Fahrzeug.

10. Sea Temple Palm Cove

Genuss und Wellness unter Sternen

Greifts du als Genießer gerne nach den Sternen? Das 5Sterne Sea Temple Resort & Spa in Palm Cove ist gerade mal 30 Fahrminuten von Cairns entfernt. Das luxuriöse Resort-Ambiente, seine Spa-Einrichtung und die geschmackvolle Ausstattung laden ein, mit Haut und Haaren aus dem Alltag ‘abtauchen’. Der Lagunen-Pool ist atemberaubend. Die hervorragend ausgestatteten Selbstverpfleger-Apartments mit komplett eingerichteter Küche bieten Gelegenheit für vollkommene Privatsphäre. Ausgezeichneten Service und kulinarische Vielfalt gibt es in mehreren Restaurants. Wenn du 5Sterne buchen möchtest, das könnte genau dein Platz sein.

 

German Tour Agency Cairns

Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre

Discover Cairns tours. Experience Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy Cairns attractions

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‘All Cairns Tours’ – the motto is the best tours in Cairns: Cairns experiences up and down as well as big highlights till the Outback and to the Great Barrier Reef. Experiencing facets of Australia, in a familiar way or unusual paths, in a big way or just like that … And at the same time well informed, individually advised, well organised. A dream for every traveller, tourist, adventurer and explorer at Australia’s gateway to a fascinating world of experiences. Cairns insider Peter makes it possible with 16 years of experience and the Cairns Beaches Visitor Center. They know what they are doing, and they love it:

 

 

We can book all your Cairns Tours and activities

They have great knowledge on all things in Cairns and are very passionate about the region in Cairns. They provide individual free consultation, simple booking procedures, insider tips and discounts on many offers. Yes, they have special discounts for Germans.

Awards document the quality: The excellent reputation of tour operators and other partners in the network has repeatedly been crowned by AWARDS. Their associated businesses have been honoured with the local Cairns Tourism Association and associated business TripAdvisor Awards. These Cairns experts are recommended in international travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Stefan Loose Travel Guide Book http://www.stefan-loose.de/buecher/ozeanien/australien-der-osten/and Rough Guides https://www.roughguides.com. And they are even famous with locals!

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Hi Germany!

In addition to the international audience, German tourists feel particularly touched: Travel Manager Peter is a member of the Cairns German Club, knows what usually is vital for Germans. By working in Cairns Beaches Information Centre for 16 years, he has developed a distinctive feel for German travellers and offers savings to German customers.

The Cairns Beaches Visitor Centre is located at 8 Rutherford St., Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns, well worth the trip to get great information. On request and if required, tours with German-speaking guides can be arranged. Just have a look around, to equip yourself with maps and brochures is also welcome.

 snorkeling, diving, Kuranda All Cairns Tours

Cairns by passion – everything and a lot for everyone

Peter not only loves his work, but what tourists make of it. For example the Great Barrier Reef intensively, he will give you the best options for snorkeling and diving. Adventure seekers Peter send on grandiose walks to natural beauties like the Daintree Rainforest or Cape Tribulation. He always has a special tip for your island experiences from Green Island via Fitzroy Island to Frankland Islands. If you say to Peter what you would like, Peter will tell you what is possible for you. Pushing the ball in the sky quiet and peaceful or rather rushing in action? Let yourself be carried away majestically by Hot Air Ballooning, ride wild waves while rafting … Kuranda … Skydiving … National Parks … road trip East Coast … Atterton Tablelands … You can Cairns!

 

Entirely Aussie from breathless to restful and enjoyable

Cairns and all its whole shebang and fun are a cosmos for every guy, all budgets. Make everyone happy, that’s what Peter and his team want to achieve. This goes from the restaurant tip to the individual preparation of a multi-day travel experience full of variety.

And hey, when it’s supposed to be nice or exciting without booking – it’s so much on your own! You want to know where and how? Join the Cairns Beaches Visitor Center, your International & German Agency Cairns. Drop in to the Cairns Beaches Visitor Centre for lots of great free information, free maps, guides, brochures, National Parks information and guides written in your own language including the ultimate guide to driving the Great Barrier Reef.

If you can’t get to the Visitor Information Centre, not a problem. They can provide information and bookings by phone 07 40557158 and email info@allcairntours.com.au

German Tourism Agency Cairns

Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre

8 Rutherford St.

Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns

info@allcairnstours.com.au

All Cainrs Tours

Tel (07) 4055 7158, international +61 7 4055 7158

Business hours: Mo-So, 08.-18.00 Uhr

Just a short 10 minutes drive from Cairns. If you don’t have a car, they can easily assist you over the phone or via email.

 

 

Deutsches Reise-Informationsbüro Cairns

Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre

Cairns entdecken. Cairns erleben. Cairns genießen.

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‘All Cairns Tours‘ – das sind die besten Touren in Cairns. Cairns-Erlebnisse rauf und runter sowie big Highlights bis ins Outback und zum Great Barrier Reef. Facetten Australiens erleben, auf bekannte Art oder ungewöhnlichen Pfaden, im großen Stil oder mal eben so … Und dabei gut informiert, individuell beraten, top organisiert. Ein Traum für jeden Urlauber, Reisenden, Abenteurer und Entdecker an Australiens Tor zu einem faszinierenden Erlebnisreich. Cairns-Insider Peter macht ihn möglich mit 16 Jahren Erfahrung und dem Cairns Beaches Visitor Center. Die wissen was sie tun und sie lieben es:


‘We can Cairns‘

Profitiere von deren umfassenden Erlebnisangebot in und um Cairns: hier bekommst du individuelle kostenlose Beratung, einfache Buchungsabläufe, Insider-Tipps und Ermäßigungen auf viele der 500 Angebote.
Auszeichnungen dokumentieren die Qualität: Der gute Ruf von Touren-Veranstaltern und anderen Partnern im riesigen Netzwerk wurde mehrfach durch Awards gekrönt.

Die Partner-Tourismusunternehmen durften sich wiederholt als Cairns Tourism Association über TripAdvisor Awards freuen. In internationalen Reiseführern wie Lonely Planet, Stefan Loose Travel Guide Book Australien und Rough Guides werden diese Cairns-Experten empfohlen und selbst Einheimische lieben sie.

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Hallo Deutschland!

Neben dem internationalen Publikum fühlen sich deutsche Touristen besonders angesprochen: Travel Manager Peter ist Mitglied im Cairns German Club, weiß was Deutschen in der Regel wichtig ist. Durch die 16 Jahre Arbeit im Cairns Beaches Informations-Zentrum hat Peter ein besonderes Gespür für Gäste entwickelt.
Das Cairns Beaches Besucher-Zentrum befindet in der 8 Rutherford St., Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns, in unmittelbarer Nähe zur ‘Villa Marine’. Die Fahrt hierher lohnt sich, um klasse Informationen zu bekommen.
Auf Wunsch werden Touren mit deutsch sprachigen Guides arrangiert. Einfach reinschnuppern, um sich mit Kartenmaterial und Broschüren auszustatten ist auch willkommen.

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Cairns by passion – alles und für jeden viel

Peter liebt nicht nur seine Arbeit, sondern was Touristen daraus machen. Willst du zum Beispiel das Great Barriere Reef intensiv erleben, nennt er dir die besten Optionen fürs Schnorcheln und Tauchen. Abenteuerhungrige schickt Peter auf grandiose Walks zu Naturschönheiten wie den Daintree Rainforest oder Cape Tribulation. Immer hat er noch einen speziellen Tipp für deine Inselerlebnisse von Green Island über Fitzroy Island bis Frankland Islands. Wer Peter sagt wie er drauf ist, dem sagt Peter was für ihn drin ist. Ruhige Kugel schieben am Himmel oder lieber reinstürzen in Action? Lass dich majestätisch treiben beim Hot Air Ballooning, reite wilde Wellen beim Rafting … Kuranda … Skydiving … Nationalparks … Road-Trip Ostküste … Atterton Tablelands … You can Cairns!

Absolut Aussie von atemlos bis erholsam und genussvoll

Cairns und sein ganzes Drum und Fun sind ein Kosmos für jeden Typ, alle Budgets. Alle happy machen, das ist es was Peter und sein Team erreichen wollen. Das geht vom Restaurant-Tipp bis zur individuellen Ausarbeitung eines mehrtägigen Reise-Erlebnisses voller Abwechslung.

Und hey, wenn`s mal schön oder aufregend sein soll so ganz ohne Booking – es geht so viel auf eigene Faust! Du willst wissen wo und wie? Komm auch dazu ins Cairns Beaches Visitor Center, deiner International & German Agency Cairns.

Informationen oder Buchungen auch gerne per Anruf und Email!

German Agency Cairns

Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre

8 Rutherford St.

Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns

info@allcairnstours.com.au

All Cairns Tours

Tel (07) 4055 7158, international +61 7 4055 7158

Öffnungszeiten: Mo-So, 08.-18.00 Uhr

Nur 10 Minuten nördlich von Cairns. Wenn du keinen Mietwagen hast, ruf einfach an oder lass dich per Email beraten.

 

PACIFIC EDEN CRUISE SHIP ONSHORE TOURS YORKEYS KNOB CAIRNS, PORT DOUGLAS

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Pacific Eden on-shore tours, excursions Cairns, Port Douglas can be purchased at the local price rather than through the ship. Pacific Eden passengers can purchase all their onshore tours at local prices rather than the cruise ship price from Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre Why pay more?  Purchase your Cairns tours at the local price and save.

Pacific Eden docks in Airlie Beach, Yorkeys Knob Cairns and Port Douglas giving cruise ship passengers 3 great ports to experience different on shore tours and activities. This includes excursions to Kuranda rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.  The best place to see the reef is from Cairns and Port Douglas whereas Kuranda is best visited from Yorkeys Knob.  Phone our Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre on 07 4055 7158 for the latest and up to date details for Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas and Airlie Beach.

Once arriving in Yorkeys Knob, the ship will moor just off the coast and you will be tendered in to shore to the Yorkeys Knob Marina.  The length of time of the tendering process largely depends on weather conditions on the day.  Usually it only takes approximately 15 – 20 minutes.

The Tourist & Visitors Information Centre at Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns can book all your on-shore tours at the local price.  Compare our prices against those on the cruise ship.  Contact our office on 07 4055 7158 for more specific information on tours that suit Pacific Eden. The most popular tour for Pacific Eden passengers is to Kuranda.  Enjoy the Kuranda markets, rainforest walks, the Kuranda Heritage train and the amazing journey over the rainforest canopy in the Skyrail gondola.  Other popular tours include Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Centre.

If there is a specific tour you would like to do such as a scenic flight over the reef just advice and we will organise your booking.  Contact us to organise pick-up and drop off at the Yorkeys Knob Marina where your tender arrives and departs from. The Kuranda tour and others have transfers included in the price so there is no need to book on your cruise ship.

Pacific Eden from Port Douglas is ideal for taking trips to the Great Barrier Reef or an island experience.  Going to Low Isles is a great alternative to Green Island and through us you can make significant savings.

For all onshore tours from Port Douglas for cruise ship passengers contact us and ask for our Port Douglas Tour Specialist to assist you with great local knowledge and cheaper prices.

Passengers, who don’t wish to do any onshore tours but would rather just spend a relaxing day at Yorkeys Knob, can take a five minute walk to the Yorkeys Knob Tourist Information Centre at 8 Rutherford Street, Yorkeys Knob.  We can organise a day package for the use of Villa Marine resort Villa Marine Resort.  You will have the full use of the resort facilities which can include the use of a Villa.  Swim in a huge salt water lagoon pool facing rainforest, purchase cold drinks, local souvenirs and post cards.  The friendly staff are there to offer great local information and assist you with other onshore cruises you would like to book in other ports.

Pacific Eden is a cruise ship of P&O Cruises Australia and was built for the Holland America Line in 1993.  In November 2015 it was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia and renamed to Pacific Eden.  She can accommodate 1,258 passengers and 557 crew. Pacific Eden’s final voyage will depart on 16 March 2019 before being transferred to a new cruise ship operator in early April 2019.

The Pacific Eden is a food-lovers dream, with 16 dining experiences on board ensuring you’ll never be lacking in options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This includes P&O Cruise’s newest innovation to the dining at sea experience “The Pantry”, which replaces the traditional cruise buffet with a marketplace of fresh, quality food options in eye-catching dining décor.

Pacific Eden features a top deck pool with a climate controlled retractable roof, ensuring you’ll always be able to take a dip whenever you want. You won’t have to worry about buying adapters either – as an Australian-based ship, the Pacific Eden features Australian power points and pricing on board.

We hope you have a great cruise on Pacific Eden and we look forward to assisting you with all your onshore excursions from Cairns, Yorkeys Knob, Port Douglas and Airlie Beach.

C. Broussard – Avid cruise ship passenger & travel writer

Cairns Stinger Suit hire

Going to Cairns and concerned about jellyfish (stingers)? Would you like more information on stingers and stinger suit hire? If so, contact www.allcairnstours.com.au or Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre phone 07 4055 7158.

Stinger suits provide protection from marine jellyfish such as the box jellyfish, Irukandji and others found in Australian waters around Cairns. There is a range of stinger suits available. The best option is the full length, ultra-lightweight, cool, breathable and with a hood and mits. The North Queensland version of a stinger suit is called a onesie. They cover your whole body except for your face and offer a high level of sun and jellyfish protection. In fact, we go to the reef and use the stinger suits ourselves.

Cairns reef day tour operators take precautions to protect their guests from the effects of Cairn’s jellyfish. Briefings are provided on the boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef, giving you all the information you need to be informed. Most tour operators offer snorkelers stinger suits for protection. Stinger Suits are available in child to adult sizes.

Drop into All Cairns Tours at Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre located at 8 Rutherford Street, Yorkeys Knob, Cairns where you will see our large range of stinger suits for hire or purchase. Another option for Stinger Suit when going to the Reef is to book your reef trip through our Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre (www.allcairnstours.com.au) where all of the Reef trips we book for you we can include the option of a complementary stinger suit hire. When booked through All Cairns Tours, we cover the cost of stinger suit hire for you meaning your trip to the reef costs you less and is safer.

Should I wear a stinger suit when snorkeling in Cairns?

Should I wear a stinger suit when snorkeling in Cairns, that’s a question we are often asked here at The Information Centre and the answer is a big Yes.

In stinger season it is critical that you wear a stinger suit. A jellyfish sting can make you very sick, send you to hospital or potentially kill you.

There are a lot of very important reasons for using a stinger suit:

· For an added bonus, stinger suits also protect you against the harsh tropical sun. This is especially important when snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef as sunburn on your neck, back and the back of your legs can be a painful reality. By wearing a stinger suit and not using sunscreen, you are helping the coral reefs.

· If you are wearing a brightly coloured stinger suit whilst snorkeling off the back of a boat, it also makes it very easy for the tour operators to spot you and send help if you’ve swum too far away.

· They are a lot easier to get on than a wetsuit!

These ultra lightweight lycra suits are made from breathable fabric that doesn’t absorb water. They basically provide a layer of second skin, which is not as easily recognizable to jellyfish.

Unfortunately, jellyfish are very hard to see under water so a stinger suit covering most of your body is a very safe and wise choice, even if you do look less photogenic.

What sizes do the stinger suits on the Cairns Reef trips come in?

At the Cairns Beaches Information Centre, we hire stinger suits to fit most sizes. We also book reef trips with stinger suits included for free, we can usually book you a stinger suit to fit your body size from very small to very large and most sizes in between.

What is the largest stinger suits available in Cairns?

The largest stinger suits in Cairns are usually up to XXX if you have a particular need just contact us on 07 4055 7158

We know all of the Cairns dive and snorkel boats, if you are looking for a very large stinger suit just call us on 07 4055 7158 and we can match you with XXL and XXXL stinger suits.

When is stinger season in Cairns?

Stinger season in Cairns varies every year. So always check with us first, before planning your snorkel or diving trip. Usually late October to June is considered stinger season in Cairns and North Queensland (Even further south than The Whitsundays), however each year the season can start earlier and finish later. You can’t rely on the Cairns stinger season fitting exactly to these dates and you should always make your own enquiries as this information is only a guide and should not be fully relied on.

Where to buy a stinger suit in Queensland?

Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre also sells brand new stinger suits. These are high quality lycra suits and are full body suits with hood and mitts. We stock all sizes of stinger suits from small, medium, large and extra large. We also stock the largest stinger suits including 2XL  and 3XL. You are welcome to try on the stinger suits to make sure it fits you well. Don’t live in Cairns? not a problem we can post you a stinger suit any where in Australia. Feel free to call us on 07 4055 7158 to discuss your stinger suit needs.

Stinger Prevention on Cairns Beaches

· Always swim at patrolled beaches, between the red and yellow flags.

· Look for and obey safety signs and check the lifesavers’ report.

· Don’t enter the water when beaches are closed.

· Ask a lifesaver or lifeguard for help and advice if you need it.

· Don’t touch marine stingers washed up on the beach, they can still sting you.

· Do not interfere with stinger-resistant enclosures (nets), or sit on floating pontoons In tropical waters it is also recommended that you take these additional measures.

· Swim in the stinger nets where provided.

· It is recommended that a full-body lycra suit, or equivalent, be worn to provide a good measure of protection against marine stings, particularly during the stinger season, which generally runs from late October to June.

· Enter the water slowly – this gives marine stingers time to move away.

· Don’t swim when beaches are closed, they are usually closed because of high stinger numbers.

Symptoms of Irukandji stings may take 20-40 minutes to develop. At last count, there were approximately 20 such cairns jellyfish nets in the waters across North Queensland. The nets consist of a fine and extremely strong, a floating “boom” which visually marks the perimeter for swimmers and takes the net’s protection to the water surface, and the net itself, which is weighted down so as to sit on the ocean floor.

The actual stinger net is a 25mm square mesh. It does not inhibit the water/tidal flow but does serve to ‘keep out’ the larger box jellyfish from the enclosure. Please note: Smaller box jellyfish can still pass through the nets, which are also patrolled by surf lifesavers, so precaution and protection should be taken including wearing a stinger suit.

For more detailed information on marine stingers or for booking tours with stinger suits, just contact us at All Cairns Tours or drop into us at the Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre. Phone 07 4055 7158 or email info@allcairnstours.com.au.

 

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