Cairns travel guide: Reef, rainforests, canyons and culture in five days
Cairns is as close as it's ever been for Kiwi travellers. Photo / Tourism Tropical North Queensland
More than just a launchpad into Queensland's tropical coastline, Cairns is an adventure lover's playground, writes Tom Rose.
Cairns is fast becoming a holiday pick for Kiwis chasing the sun, sea and unspoiled nature without any long-haul jetlag tagged on.
Thanks to Jetstar's new year-round Christchurch and Air New Zealand's seasonal Auckland service, the Aussie tropics have never been closer, all with that familiar charm from across the ditch.
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