Cairns

Home of the Great Barrier Reef, this tropical paradise in the far north of Queensland has much natural beauty to offer.

If you choose Cairns for your English language course in Australia, you’ll be surrounded by peaceful rainforests, stunning beaches, and hinterland. In Cairns, you’ll find laid-back and friendly people, bustling markets, great cafes and bars and many fun things to do. It’s a short drive away from some of Australia’s most amazing natural attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation, and the Daintree Rainforest.

Cairns offers a high quality of life and lots of fun things to do when classes are over. A great cultural and coffee scene -  there are a lot of places to get a strong cup of freshly ground coffee as well as a delicious brunch. And when the sun goes down, there are plenty of pubs, clubs and bars that have a fantastic vibe for a great night out.

While you study in Cairns, you can’t miss a trip or two out to the Great Barrier Reef! It’s the largest coral reef on earth, made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and it can even be seen from outer space. You can take a day cruise out on the water to snorkel or dive within this amazing underwater wonderland.

You can beat the heat by going for a swim in the lagoon, is a huge outdoor swimming pool that is located on The Esplanade. This is a lovely place to relax any day, but on Sundays it hosts live local music. There are also free fitness classes on the Esplanade every day of the week, if you fancy trying boxing, yoga, Pilates, or bouldering.

Take a walk through the beautiful Cairns Botanic Gardens, where you can see an expansive display of tropical plant life, including some unusual varieties of exotic plants and flowers that you’re unlikely to have seen before. The Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is another essential Cairns experience. This cable car takes you through the tops of the rainforest so that you can get a bird’s eye view on the lush ecosystem

If you’ve ever fancied relaxing on a pristine tropical island, you can do it here. Take a scenic cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay. It’s an amazing place to see wildlife. You can expect to see starfish, sea turtles and a range of sea birds. The cay is world famous for its migratory birds and provides one of the rare opportunities to snorkel and scuba dive in protected calm waters.

The beautiful town or Cairns provides the perfect base for an English course in Australia close to the Great Barrier Reef and other natural delights, with plenty of outdoor activities and nightlife and a laid-back vibe.

Learn English in Cairns and experience one of Australia's biggest attractions - the Great Barrier Reef!