Inaugural Challenge Cairns in Queensland, Australia on June 5th 2011

Online, March 9, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The triathlon event starts with a 3.8km swim, followed by a 180km bike ride and finishes with a 42km run.

Entries opened on 23rd November for the triathlon, which will take place in the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region on 5th June 2011. The triathlon has around 2,000 places available, but these are expected to book up quickly so UK applicants are encouraged to sign up early to avoid missing out.

Staged in Cairns, Yorkey's Knob, Palm Cove and Port Douglas, this world famous destination and its breathtaking scenery were specifically selected to host this event. Whether you're taking part or a spectator, once the racing is done, spoil yourself with all that Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef have to offer.

June is the ideal time for such an endurance race to take place in Cairns, when the weather is pleasant, with average temperatures of 18 to 26 degrees. UK entrants to the triathlon will find this one of the best seasons to enjoy an active holiday in the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region, with off-season flight prices to Australia an added bonus.

On your doorstep is the best of the Great Barrier Reef and world heritage listed tropical rainforest. Cairns, as a destination, provides easy access to a stunning range of island resorts, is fringed by the coastal villages of Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Mission Beach and is an ideal launching pad for amore intrepid adventures in the outback of Cape York and the Gulf Savannah. The region is also home to the ancient cultures of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait island people.

Escape to Cairns fr £899 including return flights from London to Cairns and 8 nights bed and breakfast. Please visit www.experiencequeensland.com for more information

For further press information and images, please contact Daisy Sells at Tourism Queensland on daisy.sells@tq.com.au