Car Rental Cairns If you want to experience the full array of attractions that Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, Australia has to offer, then car rental is your only viable option.
 With a population of only 120 000, the roads around Cairns have very little traffic to contend with and traveling in and about town is a breeze. You can drive to the Tjapukai Cultural Park and the Skyrail terminal is a mere 15 minutes from Cairns . The Skyrail takes you for an exhilarating 10 klm trip high above the treetops to the sleepy village of Kuranda where you can stop for a meal, visit the local market and purchase genuine Aboriginal craft and artifacts. Alternatively you can drive up to Kuranda or go by train taking the Skyrail for the return leg of your journey. On the outskirts of the Cairns city, palm trees hang lazily over sandy beaches like Trinity Beach , Palm Cove and Ellis Beach which are all within easy reach via a rental car.
The Great Barrier Reef, al fresco dining, long white beaches, bright blue skies, ice cold beer and warm air are all part of a visit to Cairns and the Tropical North.
One of the most beautiful coast roads in Australia herein awaits your discovery. The easy drive from breezy Palm Cove to Port Douglas has been rated as one of Australia's best. The rainforest grows to the edge of the road while untouched white beaches meet you on the other side. Stop off at the viewing lookouts along the way to witness truly amazing scenery.
- Tours or drive through untouched rainforest
- Boat cruises to the Great Barrier Reef
- Deep-sea fishing adventures
- Fun beach sports
- Or just taking it easy lazing about on Four mile beach
Easily accessible by rental car, the Atherton Tablelands are situated 1.5 hours drive inland from Cairns . After a drive through lush mountain rainforest, you can visit crater lakes and see waterfalls as you pass over The Great Dividing Range.
 Your 4wd rental car can reach Cape Tribulation , possibly the oldest rainforest in Australia in less than 2.5 hours drive from Cairns . Cross the crocodile infested Daintree River in complete safety aboard the Daintree Ferry to give you access along the paved road to even more unspoiled beaches and World Heritage listed rainforest. Accommodation and basic services are available in this area, alternatively from ABC Integra you can hire out a roof tent fitted to your 4wd rental car, park it on a deserted beach and dream the night away under the beauty of the Southern Cross.
Mission Beach , Cardwell and Hinchinbrook also offer car rental visitors a secluded holiday just 2 hours travel south of Cairns . If you enjoy fishing and want to feel like you're in a sleepy seaside village, these are indeed top chill out destinations. |
