Things to do in Cairns
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns by Luxury Catamaran
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip from Cairns or Port Douglas
Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Cairns Esplanade
4.5/5(1,351 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Palm Cove Beach
4.5/5(1,059 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5(888 reviews)
Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions.
Clifton Beach
4/5(332 reviews)
This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water.
Cairns Marlin Marina
4.5/5(664 reviews)
Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
4.5/5(821 reviews)
Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.