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1. Great Barrier Reef
7.9
4.7
/5
730 Reviews
based on 168 reviews
#1 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
Beaches
Islands/Peninsulas
KDMM
It is recommended to live in Shangri-La, it is convenient to eat and walk around, 200 meters from the pier. The outer Barrier Reef is worth going, and you have to go early. Now the coral color is less, the activity is degraded, and the effect of going late is even worse. Merchant service is very good, always track orders.
Cairns
48.6km from downtown
From
AU$ 95.66
2. Heart Reef
5.5
4.7
/5
72 Reviews
based on 412 reviews
#5 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
Islands/Peninsulas
zhweiei
The plane skimmed low.. The blue beauty of Tiffany in front of us is suffocating. We took a helicopter from Hamilton Island. After passing through Hill Bay and White Paradise Beach, we flew about 20 minutes to the sea between the deep and shallow sea beds. This time we have entered the Great Barrier Reef. Arrive at Heart Reef Heart Reef Pilot will specially remind and fly low
Cairns
>100km from downtown
Free
3. Moore Reef
4.8
4.4
/5
89 Reviews
#9 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
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Islands/Peninsulas
XY_Shirley
The Great Barrier Reef is divided into the Inner Barrier Reef and the Outer Barrier Reef. The difference is that the Inner Barrier Reef is closer to Cairns. There are many people but the coral and sea scenery are far less than the Outer Barrier Reef. The Outer Barrier Reef is far away from Cairns. The Moore Reef is the closest to Cairns. The Outer Barrier Reef is very crystal The colorful coral reefs, which are located on the seabed's tiny white sand beds, are a wonderful sight whether they are sitting on a helicopter overlooking the entire Great Barrier Reef or diving into the sea to watch various tropical fish shuttle between the corals.
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Cairns
47.5km from downtown
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AU$ 241.40
Opens at 06:00
4. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
5.2
4.5
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52 Reviews
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#6 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
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Bbybells
It’s a really lovely walk along the esplanade & the promenade - lots of beautiful views and wildlife.
Cairns
787m from downtown
Free
5. Palm Cove
5.1
4.5
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65 Reviews
based on 2.2k reviews
#7 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
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旅あんつ
It was a very long and open beach! The wind is comfortable and I think it's the best for a beach picnic ✨✨ There was a place where you could barbecue along the sea 🍗 However, it was a pity that it was raining a little 💧
Cairns
22.5km from downtown
Free
6. Esplanade
4.8
4.5
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120 Reviews
#10 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
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tambourmajor
The most famous Cairns snorkeling depth and the starting point of helicopter activities, the pier is relatively large, docking on the magical Great Barrier Reef, Yinsuo, Sunshine Lovers and other cruise ships, there are many seafood famous Western restaurants, there are also bars, It is very lively until the evening, and you can hear the sound of seagulls and various seabirds. The morning sun shines to make people full of vitality and yearning.
Cairns North
828m from downtown
Free
Opens at 09:00
7. Rainforestation Nature Park
6.5
4.6
/5
264 Reviews
based on 665 reviews
Forests
董小姐
Very good itinerary. The land car driver is very interesting. The price set by Trip.com is cheaper than the on-site. It is highly recommended for this trip. The zoo can observe the koala kangaroo up close and touch it.
Kuranda
16.6km from Cairns
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AU$ 57.61
8. Norman Reef
3.8
4.3
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34 Reviews
Outdoor Diving
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凤凤吖吖
Please cherish nature, protect the environment to see so many bleached corals on the Great Barrier Reef really sad energy saving and emission reduction, reducing global warming is our thing, and there is no sunscreen in the sea! Sunscreen is deadly to corals, and it will be diluted in the sea immediately after entering the water
Cairns
59.9km from downtown
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AU$ 225.80
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9. Green Island
6.0
4.6
/5
261 Reviews
based on 2.5k reviews
National Parks
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Anonymous User
The Green Island is the closest to the pier, and it is very good for seasick people, and you can go to the island. The beach is white and clear, and the sea is blue, which is very beautiful. It is very suitable for sand swimming. The snorkeling range is very large, and the seabed coral reefs and fish are visible on the clear water. It’s too hot and too suny, but unfortunately the boat arrived at the hottest time and returned in the afternoon. If it is evening, it should be cool and comfortable on the beach.
Green Island
28km from Cairns
Free
10. Babinda Boulders
3.1
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Cairns
48km from downtown
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