Laura's Guidebook to Cairns
Sightseeing
Highly recommend a day trip or over night stay at Fitzroy or Greenisland! Incredible snorkelling and sightseeing at your doorstep
13 locals recommend
Great Barrier Reef
Highly recommend a day trip or over night stay at Fitzroy or Greenisland! Incredible snorkelling and sightseeing at your doorstep
Catch the train from the city at Cairns Central straight up into the rainforest and spend an incredible day exploring the sights around Kuranda!
32 locals recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Catch the train from the city at Cairns Central straight up into the rainforest and spend an incredible day exploring the sights around Kuranda!
Perfect place for all ages with the ZOOM and Wildlife Dome on the roof or enjoy a date night at the Tamarind restaurant at the Casino!
87 locals recommend
The Reef Hotel Casino
35-41 Wharf StPerfect place for all ages with the ZOOM and Wildlife Dome on the roof or enjoy a date night at the Tamarind restaurant at the Casino!
Short walk from your stay there is the incredible Cairns Aquarium, newly built and an amazing experience, have lunch at the Dundee’s restaurant & spend a relaxing arvo learning about the local marine life
152 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StShort walk from your stay there is the incredible Cairns Aquarium, newly built and an amazing experience, have lunch at the Dundee’s restaurant & spend a relaxing arvo learning about the local marine life
Food scene
Fantastic food and drinks with pretty views of the harbour at the Salt House, perfect for a fun and classy date night!
239 locals recommend
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdFantastic food and drinks with pretty views of the harbour at the Salt House, perfect for a fun and classy date night!
Incredible food and atmosphere at this waterfront restaurant
89 locals recommend
Dundees on the Waterfront
1 Marlin ParadeIncredible food and atmosphere at this waterfront restaurant
Thrillseeking
An absolute must to jump off this 50m platform, or go on a huge swing!
42 locals recommend
AJ Hackett Cairns
McGregor RoadAn absolute must to jump off this 50m platform, or go on a huge swing!
Tully water rafting or Skydiving from Mission Beach is breathtaking! Most tour groups have a complimentary bus service which will pick you up from your hotel and take you home after an adventurous day out
71 locals recommend
Mission Beach
Tully water rafting or Skydiving from Mission Beach is breathtaking! Most tour groups have a complimentary bus service which will pick you up from your hotel and take you home after an adventurous day out