Cairns is in the heart of tropical North Queensland, meaning any visit here will be in a never-ending summer. Simply pick up your rental car from Hertz Cairns Central and drive off to your first destination.
Cairns always enjoys a laid back holiday atmosphere, so while you’re here make sure to make the most of it. Any trip to Cairns will be filled with endless sunny days, plenty of daytime adventures both on and off the land, and nighttime fun, too. The city of Cairns has plenty to offer in terms of restaurants and bars so however you choose to spend your time here, you’ll have a blast.
Cairns also is just a few hours away from the UNESCO World-Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef. Many who holiday here choose to visit the reef while on their stay and that can definitely be an option for you, too. However you choose to spend your time here, it will be filled with stunning scenery and locations throughout. So, head to Cairns Central and pick up your Hertz rental to begin your holiday in tropical North Queensland!
Hit the Road with Hertz
Port Douglas is one of the most popular areas to visit while in Cairns. At just an hour’s drive away, it’s easily accessible - you’ll be leaving the streets of the city behind in favour of one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see!
Port Douglas has effortless beauty and charm, with crystal clear ocean waters and white sand beaches. You’ll be in paradise within an hour’s drive! Many head here from Cairns for either an overnight stay or a day trip. If you choose to stay overnight, perhaps use it as a stop along the way up to the Daintree Rainforest.
The Daintree is one of the northernmost points in Australia, and it’s one of the most magical too. At just over 135 million years old, it’s the oldest living rainforest in the world. Even more impressive, is it is the only place in the world where two World-Heritage listed sites meet. It’s one of the must-do activities while you’re in Cairns, so if you have the time, make sure to road trip up in your Hertz rental.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef
It might be hard for Cairns to be any more magical, but its close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef makes it so. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and it’s easily accessible for visitors to Cairns while you are on holiday here.
The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 kilometres and is home to nearly 3,000 individual reefs. To make the most of your trip here, research ahead of time to find the right style, experience level, and cost of your ideal trip; this way you can have a relaxed time while exploring one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth.
Once you’ve returned back to Cairns following your water-based trip, perhaps head out for a bite to eat in Cairns city. Cairns has several great restaurants and bars that are worth exploring, like Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant, Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium, and C’est Bon French Restaurant Cairns to just name a few.
Cairns is truly such a fantastic place to visit. With the beachy seaside atmosphere available throughout the city, it’s a great base point for some north Queensland adventures. Wherever you head to while you’re in Cairns, make the most of it by driving around in your rental car from Hertz Cairns Central.