Is it better to stay at a resort in the city of Carins or on a resort on an island on the great barrier reef.
2007-06-13 07:57:40 · 4 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
It all depends on how much you want to pay really - some resorts are pretty pricey here in Cairns.
I would suggest looking at this site http://www.cairnsaccommodation.com.au/destinations/TNQ/locations/Cairns/accom with SO many accommodation on tap, it’s hard to choose.
If you stay right in town you can go out on the reef with the Great Adventures: (leaving from the Cairns Esplanade – Pier - http://www.greatadventures.com.au Have a day trip seeing the reef and go out on the Outer Reef Activity Platform for lunch. http://www.greatadventures.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=35
They go to Green Island first to drop off people (good for a day trip also) cute little Tropical Island with a resort on it. http://www.greenislandresort.com.au
Other option is staying out at Palm Cove: http://www.cairnsconnect.com/accommodation/palm_cove - Stunning Resorts !!!!! Then connect with Quicksilver to take you out on the reef.http://www.quicksilver-cruises.com
You CAN swim in Cairns - More tourists generally travel to Cairns during the winter months, not only for the nice weather, but also because of the stinger-free waters. Instead of four seasons, Cairns has a wet season and dry season. Cairns averages at about 24 ° to 28 ° C dry season and in the summer (wet season) Dec – Feb 30 ° to 35 ° C.
From November until May each year, stinger jellyfish make the waters off the coast of Cairns but beaches provide stinger nets for you to swim in (always between the flags) I live here and go to the beach everyday … you only hear of 1-2 stings are year so don’t think it is a daily concurrence.
Enjoy your time in Cairns
2007-06-13 12:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's some great answers here, but there are some subjective twists to what one can answer easily.
If you stay on an island, it will be great for snorkelling, diving and a bit of bushwalking - but I'd give that 4 days max before you become bored.
Staying in Cairns is a kinda average to good experience, but it dows allow you to rent a car or take many of the tours in the Daintree, Tablelands , beaches to the North and South of Cairns ie you're more flexible - but there's no reef diving on he beaches as it's too dangerous with stingers [ jellyfish ] and crocs near the estuaries. But a great place to visit.
Here's a directory of all the accommodation you're likely to need. Just click on the section that say's :
"Sort by Name | Type | Location | Price "
http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com.au/Australia/Cairns/
Hope this helps you
2007-06-13 13:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by Snowman1234 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
motels you mean
I would recommend a motel anywhere besides Sheridan St
better still go to the islands and stay at a resort - more relaxing, comfortable, not so busy, friendly people and you can unwind and take your time and enjoy!
2007-06-13 17:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by redgypsywine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carins? It is highly over rated, as is the rest of northen queensland
You can't even go swimming up there!
GO to the gold coast or brisbane; muchhhhhhhhhhh better
2007-06-13 10:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋