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Things to Do in Cairns in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com
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
4.6
/5
871 Reviews
Sunlover Reef Cruises
4.5
/5
93 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Reef Magic
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
Cairns Aquarium
4.5
/5
183 Reviews
Moore Reef
4.3
/5
102 Reviews
"Diving"
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Great Adventures
4.5
/5
16 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
4.5
/5
52 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Skydive Cairns
4.8
/5
11 Reviews
"Skydiving"
Barron River Rafting
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
"Rafting"
Cairns Night Markets
4.8
/5
66 Reviews
Norman Reef
4.1
/5
43 Reviews
"Diving"
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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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4.3
/5
81 Reviews
Pullman Cairns International
4.4
/5
195 Reviews
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
4.1
/5
45 Reviews
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, an EVT hotel
4.1
/5
125 Reviews
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.5
/5
47 Reviews
Crystalbrook Riley
4.1
/5
121 Reviews
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.4
/5
68 Reviews
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
4.3
/5
210 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
4.4
/5
238 Reviews
Hilton Cairns
4.5
/5
300 Reviews
Crystalbrook Bailey
4.6
/5
141 Reviews
Crystalbrook Flynn
4.6
/5
133 Reviews
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
4.9
/5
12 Reviews
Avg. AUD71/person
"Western-style"
TAMARIND RESTAURANT
5.0
/5
12 Reviews
Avg. AUD94/person
"Western-style"
Prawn Star Cairns
5.0
/5
24 Reviews
Avg. AUD80/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. AUD75/person
"Western-style"
Tha Fish
5.0
/5
11 Reviews
Avg. AUD68/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
OCHRE RESTAURANT
4.9
/5
33 Reviews
Avg. AUD89/person
"Western-style"
"Terrace"
Salt House
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Avg. AUD90/person
"Western-style"
"Sea view"
Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant
4.2
/5
5 Reviews
"Western-style"
CC's Bar & Grill
4.2
/5
19 Reviews
Avg. AUD102/person
"Western-style"
Splash Seafood Restaurant
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Avg. AUD61/person
"Seafood"
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
4.8
/5
164 Reviews
Avg. AUD53/person
"Western-style"
"View"
The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant
4.0
/5
32 Reviews
Avg. AUD59/person
"Seafood"
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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Cairns
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Niramaya Villas and Spa
9.2
/5
57 Reviews
Mt Mulligan Lodge
9.6
/5
9 Reviews
Lizard Island Resort
9.4
/5
47 Reviews
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
8.9
/5
41 Reviews
The Reef House Adults Retreat
9.4
/5
63 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
8.0
/5
118 Reviews
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
4.8
/5
515 Reviews
"Cable car"
Rainforestation Nature Park
4.5
/5
308 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kuranda Scenic Railway
4.8
/5
79 Reviews
Kuranda
4.6
/5
201 Reviews
Kuranda Koala Gardens
4.5
/5
59 Reviews
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
4.7
/5
45 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Paronella Park
4.5
/5
87 Reviews
Green Island
4.6
/5
304 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Fitzroy Island
4.4
/5
42 Reviews
"Hiking"
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
4.0
/5
24 Reviews
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
8.9
/5
41 Reviews
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
8.7
/5
77 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.2
/5
72 Reviews
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
8.5
/5
41 Reviews
Niramaya Villas and Spa
9.2
/5
57 Reviews
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Vue Apartments Trinity Beach
9.3
/5
50 Reviews
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
9.3
/5
52 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.2
/5
72 Reviews
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
9.2
/5
100 Reviews
The Elandra
9.3
/5
21 Reviews
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Green Island Resort
8.8
/5
41 Reviews
Tinaroo Lake Resort
8.7
/5
28 Reviews
Tropical Nites Holiday Townhouses
9.2
/5
48 Reviews
Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN
8.3
/5
19 Reviews
Central Plaza Port Douglas
8.6
/5
34 Reviews
Meridian at Port Douglas
8.6
/5
60 Reviews
The Bungalows
9.7
/5
19 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Cairns
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Historical attractions
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Parks
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Exhibitions & events
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Water sports
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Refresh City Day Spa
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Goomboora Park Adventure Playground
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Cairns Canyoning
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Flyboard Cairns
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Flying Foxes
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Fitzroy Island Adventures
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Native Creations Australia
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Barron River Rafting
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Reef Magic
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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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Blownaway Fishing
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Reef Experience
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Cairns Electric Bikes
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Gondwanan Evolution Garden
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Matticulous Lawns And Gardens
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Taylor Point
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Cairns Chinese Friendship Garden
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X-Golf Cairns
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Loridan Drive Park
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Cairns City Lions
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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J H Reed Park
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Cairns Esplanade Fun Ship Playground
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Robson's lookout
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Percy Street Park
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Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland
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Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon - Moore Reef
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Popular Restaurants in Cairns
TAMARIND RESTAURANT
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Prawn Star Cairns
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Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant
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C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns
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OCHRE RESTAURANT
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Salt House
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Tha Fish
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Beach Almond
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Splash Seafood Restaurant
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Boatshed
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Bushfire Flame Grill
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Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
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CC's Bar & Grill
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Mondo on the Waterfront
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The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant
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Piato
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Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
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Fusion Art Bar & Tapas
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Crepe Shop
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Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
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Fetta's Greek Taverna
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Cairns RSL Club
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El Greko Greek Taverna
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Reef House Restaurant
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Vivo Palm Cove
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Mama Coco
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Bellocale
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Marinades Indian Restaurant Cairns
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Iyara By Sakare Thai cuisine
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Coral Hedge Brasserie
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