A Weekend In Cairns

I'm off to Cairns this weekend to visit friends who have just moved there, and I can't wait! I know the city reasonably well, as I did my 3-months farm work an hour away and it's a great little place for a holiday! Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and famed for its backpacker vibes, this small city in northern Queensland has it all, and then some! With an average yearly temperature of 28 degrees youāll rarely be disappointed by the weather (unless a cyclone hits, which is a very real possibility) and with the reef, rain-forest and amazing beaches on your doorstep youāll spend most of your time outdoors. Thereās literally SO much room for activities! Not only is Cairns the perfect place to explore some of Australiaās most amazing natural wonders, itās also got a buzzing nightlife and social scene ā making it the perfect destination for a getaway!