Cairns Holiday Specialists Blog - Author: Melanie Blight

  The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles, Paul Barnes and Jennie Gilbert established the Turtle rehabilitation centre in 2000 as a non-profit, volunteer run organisation to help save the turtles. CTRC work closely with a number of groups, which includes the environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]

Shared Or Private Fishing Charter Port Douglas The Cairns Holiday Specialists can provide you with a fishing holiday package that can be a series of reef fishing trips, estuary fishing trips or fishing in wild rivers in various locations around Tropical North Queensland. We will give you a selection of the best accommodation choices, arrange […]

  This event is the largest in the region, thousands of local residents and visitors come to Fogarty Park to show their Festive Spirit. The event doubles as the major fundraiser for the Mayors Christmas Cheer Appeal with proceeds going to help support over 700 local less fortunate families by donating food hampers so they […]

The renowned David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough is a renowned English broadcaster and environmentalist for the natural world of all living organisms. David has been credited his fame for his Life series and the BBC Natural History unit that showcases all life on planet earth. Attenborough studied natural sciences in his early years at Cambridge […]

  A huge development is being undertaken by Nautilus Aviation to expand its helicopter fleet to cover the far northern region of Australia. Nautilus and Cairns’ longest established helicopter company Cape York Helicopters entered into a contract on the 2nd of September 2014 with the intent of Nautilus buying the far northern aviation company. This […]

Palm Cove Reef Feast delivers a yummier line up of foodie activities delivered to you over the first two weeks of October. A unique line up of events, tours, markets are offered in this year’s foodie celebrations to promote and honour the amazing local produce that Far North Queensland has to offer.  Leave room for […]

  Party time in Cairns!…. It is that time of the year again to celebrate paradise, our community and life in the Tropics! The Cairns Festival 2014 is on with its loads of events, celebrating a culturally diverse community, traditions, dance, concerts and exhibitions. Central to the festivities are the ever-popular Grand Parade and Fireworks […]

The 8th Annual Cairns Underwater Film Festival will be held at the Cairns Civic Theatre on the 23rd August 2014 Celebrating the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is an incredible ecosystem made up of diverse underwater marine species and many fascinating living organisms. Teaming with bizarre looking creatures […]

  Get your run on at the Canecutter’s Great Barrier Reef Marathon. Whether you’re a serious contender or want to have a bit of fun for a good cause, this year’s marathon in the tropical town of Port Douglas has 6 races for you to choose from, or simply be a much appreciated spectator. Races […]