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About Cairns

Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)

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Things to do in Cairns

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Cairns? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

4.6/5871 Reviews
Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises

4.5/593 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Reef Magic

Reef Magic

4.6/535 Reviews
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4.5/5183 Reviews
Moore Reef

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4.3/5102 Reviews
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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

4.7/58 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Great Adventures

Great Adventures

4.5/516 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/552 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Skydive Cairns

Skydive Cairns

4.8/511 Reviews
"Skydiving"
Barron River Rafting

Barron River Rafting

4.5/56 Reviews
"Rafting"
Cairns Night Markets

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4.8/566 Reviews
Norman Reef

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4.1/543 Reviews
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Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Cairns, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Cairns dishes and foodie spots.
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Vivaldis Restaurant

Vivaldis Restaurant

4.9/512 Reviews
Avg. AUD71/person
"Western-style"
TAMARIND RESTAURANT

TAMARIND RESTAURANT

5.0/512 Reviews
Avg. AUD94/person
"Western-style"
Prawn Star Cairns

Prawn Star Cairns

5.0/524 Reviews
Avg. AUD80/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD75/person
"Western-style"
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

4.9/511 Reviews
Avg. AUD68/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
OCHRE RESTAURANT

OCHRE RESTAURANT

4.9/533 Reviews
Avg. AUD89/person
"Western-style"
"Terrace"
Salt House

Salt House

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. AUD90/person
"Western-style"
"Sea view"
Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant

Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant

4.2/55 Reviews
"Western-style"
CC's Bar & Grill

CC's Bar & Grill

4.2/519 Reviews
Avg. AUD102/person
"Western-style"
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

4.5/56 Reviews
Avg. AUD61/person
"Seafood"
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

4.8/5164 Reviews
Avg. AUD53/person
"Western-style"
"View"
The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant

The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant

4.0/532 Reviews
Avg. AUD59/person
"Seafood"

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