Cairns Accommodation: Oasis Inn Cairns - Holiday apartments for accommodation in Cairns Australia

During your stay with Oasis Inn Cairns, you'll want to explore the wonders that make Tropical North Queensland a unique holiday destination.

With over 600 different day tours available in the Cairns area it is important to know that you can get friendly expert advice from the staff in our Tour Desk. This gives you the benefit of choosing the tours you want to take with an unbiased advisor. We can arrange tours to suit your budget and time constraints, for no extra charge.

The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage Listed National Park, and one of the great natural wonders of the world. It is a stunning sight that amazes every visitor to this region. As a giant Marine Reserve, the Great Barrier Reef is home to the worlds largest collection of living corals and over 1400 species of fish. Water temperatures range from 22c to 28c (75-80 Fahrenheit). The Great Barrier Reef is an attraction all visitors to Tropical North Queensland must see.

The friendly onsite managers at Oasis Inn Cairns are pleased to assist in organising your reef experience. Click here to make an inquiry.

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Daintree Rainforest National Park and Cape Tribulation

The World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation is a diverse and magnificent display of the grandeur of nature. You will witness postcard views of the Coral Sea against the backdrop of rainforest clad mountains. The cool mountain water in Mossman Gorge swiftly cascades over boulders that are washed smooth from hundreds of years of rushing water. The deep tranquil pools are inviting for a swim. A cruise along the Daintree River - home to a large variety of birds and numerous saltwater crocodiles - is one you won't forget. The Rainforest Canopy Tower provides easy access to the upper levels of the Daintree Rainforest where you can observe the surrounding ancient rainforest alive with epiphytes, plants and wildlife. Views across the canopy of trees to Alexandra Range and Thorton's Peak are spectacular. You are looking at the oldest rainforest in the world!

Cape Tribulation is a short drive further north, and is where two wonders of the world meet. The spectacular ancient rainforest kisses the white sand of pristine beaches, and the coral reef lies close offshore. The headland of Cape Tribulation is where Captain Cook began encountering problems navigating through the Great Barrier Reef. It was soon after passing this headland that he struck the reef in his ship 'Endeavour' and made Cape Tribulation an indelible part of history.

The friendly onsite managers at Oasis Inn Cairns are pleased to assist in organising your rainforest experience. Click here to make an inquiry.

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The Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail

The Kuranda Scenic Railway is an awe inspiring man made creation. It runs along 34km of original train track constructed in 1882. Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey passes through dense tropical rainforest, across spectacular waterfalls and through 15 hand carved tunnels. The total trip take 100 minutes.

The end of the line is at Kuranda Railway Station at the top of the mountain. It is filled with hundreds of tropical plants in baskets.

Kuranda, nicknamed 'The village in the rainforest', boasts a large array of locally produced arts and crafts as well as tropical produce for sale at the markets. Other attractions in Kuranda include the Butterfly Sanctuary, tropical bird aviaries and a diverse range of shops, cafes and restaurants.

The Skyrail is a unique experience. It carries visiters along 7.5km of pristine rainforest in gondolas that hang just a few metres above the rainforest canopy. There are two stations along the way, before the gondolas reach Kuranda. At these stops, travellers have the chance to explore and learn about this fascinating environment. The views from Skyrail are spectacular and include the breathtaking Barron River, Barron Gorge and the massive waterfall. A free guided tour on the rainforest board walk is also available.

To learn about Aboriginal history and culture, a visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a must. See 40,000 years of Aboriginal history and culture magically presented in a 25 acre park.

These three experiences can be incorporated into a single package and done on the same day, or seen individually.

Tours pick up from the Oasis Inn, and we are more than happy to assist in your booking. Click here to make an enquiry.

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Atherton Tablelands and Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands is an elevated plateau of diverse beauty, with fertile farmlands, dense rainforest and magnificent waterfalls. Visit fruit and tobacco growing farms, look at the giant Curtain Figtree, take a swim in a crystal clear volcano crater or enjoy a wildlife cruise on an ancient crater lake. Visit the twin Giant Kauri Pine trees, relics of the prosperous timber industry. Travel to the Southern Tablelands and view spectacular waterfalls and rivers. Pause by a rainforest creek and catch a glimpse of the elusive Australian Platypus. Learn of the legendary Aboriginal love story while visiting the Babinda Boulders west of Babinda, and stop at several lookouts to enjoy views that have to be seen to be believed. All of these wonders are easily at hand when you visit with us at the Oasis Inn Cairns.

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Fishing in North Queensland

The waters of Cairns are home to some of the most spectacular fish in the world. And not only that, the types of fishing environments in the Tropical North are almost as diverse as the types of fish you can catch! Whether your dream is to chase a Giant Black Marlin or if you just want to try estuary fishing, Cairns is the place. If you want to experience the thrill of catching a Coral Trout on the Reef, or if you want to chase the magnificent Barramundi in Lake Tinaroo, there is an experienced skipper to take you on your quest. Whatever type of fishing you want to try, we know that fishing in the tropics will be a wonderful experience.