Do you want to spend the school holidays with your family in tropical Far North Queensland? That's a great choice! Cairns is an excellent starting point for your adventure in Tropical North Queensland. Cairns is a vibrant city with a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, nestled between two natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
But wait, there's more! When you book your family Cairns accommodation at Tropic Towers, you can access local transportation and many family-friendly attractions.
Furthermore, the Cairns holiday accommodation provides a variety of spacious and comfortable 1- and 2-bedroom Cairns holiday apartments. Each has a full kitchen, internet access, and a private balcony to take advantage of the famous local climate. You can relax by the pool in a lush tropical setting, soak in the spa, or take a stroll on the Esplanade.
When you're ready to explore truly, the friendly onsite management at Tropic Towers will be happy to help. Let us share two fantastic family attractions you can visit during your stay.
Cairns Aquarium
Cairns Aquarium welcomes you to an aquatic world. Tropic Towers is only a 5-minute drive away. There are free on-street parking for three hours near the attraction, metered spaces with a drop-off zone, and disabled parking near the main entrance. There is a public bus terminal one block away on Lake St.
The Cairns Aquarium is home to over 16,000 Aquatic Animals spread across 9 Key Ecosystems and 11 Zones. The general admission ticket lets you see the animals and habitats unique to Tropical North Queensland and learn about the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
It includes eco-talks, animal presentations, live diver feeds, and marine touch tank demonstrations. You also can witness the only 10-meter Deep Reef Tank in Australia, a 360-degree Oceanarium, a 20-meter underwater tunnel, a mangrove boardwalk, and Australia's largest freshwater exhibit. Get up close and personal with freshwater fish, pythons, emerald tree monitors, crocodiles, colourful reef fish, sharks, rays, and other marine life.
If you are interested, you can tour the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. There is also an Aquarium by Twilight, which offers the best after-dark experience in Cairns. You receive an exclusive, guided nocturnal tour and a perfectly matched dining experience in a stunning sea life setting. Or, try the Full Day Tour: Aquarium, Skyrail, and Kuranda Rail for the best experience. Complement your morning at the Cairns Aquarium with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the historic Kuranda Rail for the ultimate Reef and Rainforest experience.
Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome
Have you heard of the world's first challenge ropes course set in a wildlife park? That is Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome which is only a 9-minute drive from Tropic Towers.
Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome offers full-day and half-day tours to suit your needs. You can cuddle a koala, watch interactive Australian wildlife presentations, and have an adventure on the Mid-ZOOM and Hi-ZOOM courses, which have three zip lines, one of which takes you directly over Goliath, their 4-metre saltwater crocodile! Are you looking for breathtaking views? Try their thrilling PowerJump and Dome-Climb!
Are you excited to visit Cairns? Then book your Cairns Holiday Accommodation at Tropic Towers.