Save up to $100 off flights to Cairns!

Exclusive with Webjet!

Looking to kick start your summer early? Welcome to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef, a tropical paradise where spring equals warm, sunny days. Spring is a fantastic time to explore the stunning islands dotted off the coast, or to dive in and explore the Great Barrier Reef. The winds drop off and sunny days are in abundance, resulting in calm, glassy seas. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the Great Barrier Reef becomes an underwater snowstorm as it erupts into a mass coral spawning event that lasts for up to 6 nights during October, as the Reef undergoes mass coral spawning.

It’s the perfect time to jump into a rainforest swimming pool, bathe under a tumbling waterfall, tackle a hike or head on an epic road trip to Cape York or the Savannah Way. In September and October, the Gulf of Carpentaria welcomes the unique cigar shaped “Morning Glory” clouds.

Listen to the symphony of birdsong as native rainforest trees bloom with vibrant colour ready for fruiting. Make way to local markets to taste the sweet goodness of this local produce, and enjoy the bustling bar and dining scene in Cairns, where you'll find much of this local produce.

Start beach season early and find your own patch of sand on one of the postcard-perfect beaches in the tropics. Relax and unwind in a beachside resort in the barefoot village of Port Douglas or Palm Cove, or head south to explore kilometres of golden sands at Mission Beach.

Spring in Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef also means an action-packed events calendar. Don your fascinator and head track-side for spring races, toe-tap along to one of the many music festivals or challenge yourself at one of the athletic events across the region.