Tropical North Queensland is closer than you think – and it’s really easy to get to.
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is the main aviation gateway, with regular direct flights from international hubs and major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin. It won’t take you long as most domestic flights are only three to four hours.
A range of domestic and international airlines service CNS, including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, and Singapore Airlines, as well as small local airlines such as SmartLynx Australia, Alliance Airlines, and Air North.
Elsewhere, hop on a bus to Tropical North Queensland, with multiple daily departures from Brisbane to Cairns. Enjoy the 30-hour journey, taking in the ever-changing scenery of the passing countryside.
Alternatively, the Spirit of Queensland train runs from Brisbane to Cairns, a 1,681 km journey that takes 24 hours, departing from Brisbane five times a week.
Take in the stunning Queensland scenery as you travel along the coast, passing rolling farmland and misty mountains. The locomotive makes a number of stops along the way, including in Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Proserpine, Townsville, and Innisfail.
Driving is also a great option, so consider hiring a car or campervan and hitting the road to explore the area yourself.
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