https://www.tourismtown.com/ The latest news from Tourism Town - The Tourism Marketplace - Find and book authentic experiences.. https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3283/ Tickets $20 Book online: trybooking.com Children 14 and under free. Gates open at 4.30pm  With thanks to our Sponsor GFM •Cairns 150 •Cairns Regional Council •Cairns Festival •Cairns Botanic Gardens https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3282/ FLiCKERFEST returns to the beautiful Cairns Botanic Gardens on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July, with screenings under the stars from 7:30pm each night. Settle in for two unforgettable nights of Australia’s best short films. Friday is all about the Best of Australian Shorts – a brilliant mix of comedy, drama and heartfelt stories from some of the country’s most exciting filmmakers. Saturday join us for a special 35th Anniversary Retrospective celebrating the incredible filmmakers who got their start at Flickerfest and went on to become some of Australia’s biggest screen talents. STARRY NIGHT CINEMA - TICKETS Adults $20  Groups(4) $65 Family (4) $55 Kids $10 Book online at End Credits website Door sales are available with cash or card 60 mins prior to start (if not sold out prior - check our website for status)  https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3281/ Cruise passengers calling into Cairns can now enjoy one of the region's most immersive full day adventures, the Grand Kuranda Experience, available through Cairns Cruise Tours. The tour combines the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through lush rainforest, steep ravines and stunning waterfalls, with visits to the Butterfly Sanctuary and Rainforestation Nature Park. Guests enjoy a BBQ lunch and witness the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers performing vibrant traditional ceremonies. The day wraps up with a glide above the ancient rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, delivering breathtaking aerial views before passengers return to their ship. With transfers included from the Cairns Cruise Terminal, every excursion is timed to fit ship schedules seamlessly. https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3280/ Green Island Cairns is set to become home to a world class sea turtle care facility, with construction now underway on the new Green Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. The centre, built on land provided by the Quicksilver Group, will expand the work of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and offer dedicated turtle tanks alongside small group educational talks for visitors. Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell joined local leaders and Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre co-founder Jennie Gilbert at the official groundbreaking ceremony, with the Queensland Government contributing $600,000 towards the project. The facility is expected to open in early 2027, giving visitors to Green Island Cairns another wonderful reason to make the 45 minute ferry journey from Cairns into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.   https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3279/ Lake Placid could soon become a major new adventure tourism hub, with plans unveiled for a flood-resilient rafting base and a new “Big Paddles” attraction. Cairns Adventure Group has lodged a development application for the facility, which would support its popular Barron Gorge white-water rafting tours. The experience already attracts more than 16,000 visitors each year. Designed with Far North Queensland’s wet season in mind, the reception area, café, merchandise shop and change rooms would operate from custom-built trailers. These could be towed away ahead of cyclones or flooding, while raised decking, seating and storage would remain on site. The project would also include visitor facilities, training areas and an alfresco café, creating a new destination for both locals and tourists. https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3278/ The Daintree Rainforest comes alive after dark, and the Cape Tribulation Night Walk at Daintree Rainforest is the perfect way to experience it. Led by passionate local guides, the boardwalk tour takes visitors through the ancient rainforest at night, revealing a world of nocturnal creatures rarely spotted in daylight. Tree frogs, golden orb spiders, and possums emerge as the forest transforms under the stars. Guests consistently rate the experience as a highlight of their Far North Queensland adventure. Guides share their deep knowledge of ecology, wildlife, and the extraordinary sounds of the jungle after dark, making every step feel like a discovery. The boardwalk is easy to navigate and suits all ages, from young families to seasoned travellers. It departs from Cape Tribulation, deep in the heart of the world's oldest rainforest. Check availability and book here. https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3273/ Please be aware of the following important service updates when planning your trip on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Temporary Timetable Change: 20 July - 20 September 2026 The Kuranda Scenic Railway will be operating on a temporary adjusted timetable during this period: Cairns to Kuranda: departs 8:45am (arriving approx. 10:40am) Cairns to Kuranda: departs 9:30am (no change) Kuranda to Cairns: departs 2:45pm Kuranda to Cairns: departs 3:30pm (no change) Upcoming Planned Maintenance Closure The Kuranda Scenic Railway will be closed for scheduled maintenance on the following dates: 3-day closure: Wednesday 4 November to Friday 6 November 2026. Please note: The Kuranda Scenic Railway does not operate on Christmas Day. https://www.tourismtown.com/portdouglas/news/3272/ Tropic Wings Transfers, Tours & Charters has made it even easier for visitors to explore more of Tropical North Queensland, with new direct hotel transfers now available between Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. The new service is designed for travellers who want more flexibility during their stay, whether that means spending the day by the beach in Palm Cove, heading north to Port Douglas, or splitting their holiday across a few different destinations. Operating separately from the Tropic Wings airport shuttle, the hotel transfer service is a dedicated option within the wider Tropic Wings transfer network. While the airport shuttle helps guests get from Cairns Airport to their first stop, the new hotel transfers make it simple to keep moving throughout the region. As Far North Queensland’s longest-established coach operator, Tropic Wings continues to connect visitors with some of the region’s most popular holiday spots, offering a convenient way to travel between hotels without the need to hire a car. https://www.tourismtown.com/cairns/news/3271/ Kuranda Scenic Railway is celebrating a major milestone, marking 135 years since its first passenger journey between Cairns and the rainforest village of Kuranda on 25 June 1891. The team will celebrate the anniversary with customers on services throughout the day, sharing the occasion with visitors travelling one of Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic rail experiences. Originally built to connect Cairns with inland goldfields after severe wet seasons made supply routes unreliable, the railway was constructed between 1886 and 1891. Up to 1,500 workers helped build the line through challenging rainforest and mountain terrain, creating what remains one of Queensland’s great engineering achievements. Today, the 37km journey winds through the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest in Barron Gorge National Park, crossing 55 bridges and passing through 15 tunnels. The heritage-listed railway is also recognised as a National Engineering Landmark and continues to be celebrated as one of the world’s great scenic rail journeys.