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Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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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
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939 Reviews
Boat tour
Sunlover Reef Cruises
4.5
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162 Reviews
Boat tour
Cairns Aquarium
4.5
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235 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Reef Magic
4.4
/5
52 Reviews
Boat tour
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
4.6
/5
20 Reviews
Boat tour
Hot Air Balloon Cairns
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Barron River Rafting
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Rafting
Cairns Koalas & Creatures
4.4
/5
14 Reviews
Moore Reef
4.1
/5
101 Reviews
Diving
Boat tour
Cairns Night Markets
4.7
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66 Reviews
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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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4.3
/5
162 Reviews
Crystalbrook Bailey
4.6
/5
249 Reviews
Hides Hotel
3.9
/5
109 Reviews
Cairns Queens Court
3.5
/5
101 Reviews
The Oceanfront
3.0
/5
68 Reviews
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
4.3
/5
307 Reviews
Aspect Central
3.7
/5
77 Reviews
Hotel Tropiq
3.9
/5
90 Reviews
Cairns Sheridan Hotel
4.0
/5
114 Reviews
Little Drifter Cairns
4.4
/5
77 Reviews
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4.4
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145 Reviews
Oaks Cairns Hotel
4.3
/5
44 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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Prawn Star
4.6
/5
27 Reviews
Seafood
Suitable for couples
Avg. €42/person
Dundees on the Waterfront
4.4
/5
49 Reviews
Seafood
Photogenic
Avg. €54/person
Cairns RSL Club
4.0
/5
30 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €45/person
Ochre Restaurant and Catering
4.5
/5
34 Reviews
Western cuisine
Terrace
Avg. €78/person
Salt House
4.3
/5
8 Reviews
Western cuisine
Courtyard
Avg. €54/person
Corea Corea
4.5
/5
19 Reviews
Korean cuisine
Avg. €18/person
Tha Fish
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
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Terrace
Avg. €45/person
Muddy's Cafe
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Sea view
Avg. €31/person
Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
4.0
/5
5 Reviews
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Terrace
Avg. €57/person
IMM THAI CAFE
4.0
/5
20 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €18/person
Villa Romana
4.4
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Sea view
Avg. €52/person
La Pizza
4.0
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8 Reviews
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Avg. €39/person
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
4.5
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533 Reviews
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Rainforestation Nature Park
4.3
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329 Reviews
Natural scenery
Kuranda Scenic Railway
4.6
/5
98 Reviews
Kuranda Koala Gardens
4.4
/5
72 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
4.8
/5
69 Reviews
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Paronella Park
4.4
/5
95 Reviews
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
9.2
/5
63 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.1
/5
40 Reviews
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
8.9
/5
83 Reviews
Niramaya Villas and Spa
9.3
/5
62 Reviews
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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
9.6
/5
102 Reviews
Vue Apartments Trinity Beach
9.4
/5
63 Reviews
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
9.2
/5
53 Reviews
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
9.2
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63 Reviews
The Reef House Adults Retreat
9.5
/5
72 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.1
/5
40 Reviews
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa
8.9
/5
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8.3
/5
130 Reviews
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
9.2
/5
67 Reviews
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
8.8
/5
101 Reviews
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
9.2
/5
100 Reviews
Silky Oaks Lodge
9.5
/5
61 Reviews
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Sea Point on Trinity Beach
9.3
/5
45 Reviews
Coral Sands Beachfront Resort
8.5
/5
101 Reviews
Roydon Beachfront Apartments
9.5
/5
85 Reviews
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity Beach
9.6
/5
57 Reviews
BeachView Apartments at Villa Paradiso
9.3
/5
183 Reviews
Sanctuary Palm Cove
9.6
/5
63 Reviews
Green Island Resort
8.9
/5
66 Reviews
Tinaroo Lake Resort
8.7
/5
39 Reviews
Beaches Holiday Apartments - Official Onsite Reception & Check IN
8.8
/5
92 Reviews
Central Plaza Port Douglas
8.8
/5
38 Reviews
Cayman Villas Port Douglas
9.2
/5
37 Reviews
Meridian at Port Douglas
8.9
/5
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Night view
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Arthouse
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Michael Seebeck Gallery
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Silky Oak Court Park
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Turtle Bay Dive Site
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Raging Thunder - Tully River Rafting
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Rum Runner Cairns
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Chapel Close Park
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Nudey Beach
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Southern Cross Parasailing
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Frankland Group National Park
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Spirit of Freedom - Dive Liveaboard
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Cairns Botanic Gardens
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Hartig Yoga
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Earl Hill
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ANZAC Park, Babinda QLD 4861
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Cairns Regional Council
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Down Park
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Cairns Choral Society
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J H Reed Park
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Munganbana Aboriginal Art Gallery
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Artview Gallery
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Henleys Hill Park Fenced Dog Park
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Stoney Creek Trailhead
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Tom Murray Park
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Carruthers Street Park
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Prawn Star
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Dundees on the Waterfront
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Ochre Restaurant and Catering
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La Pizza
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Salt House
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Corea Corea
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Tha Fish
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Muddy's Cafe
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Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
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IMM THAI CAFE
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Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
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The Chambers
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Villa Romana
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Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
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Mi Piace Espresso Bar
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Lillipad Cafe
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Nu Nu Restaurant
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Gourmand China
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Ollie's Italian
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Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
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Coral Hedge Brasserie
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Ice Cloud - Churros & Bubble Tea
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Crepe Shop
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Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook
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CC's Bar & Grill by Crystalbrook
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Orangerie Patisserie
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Tamarind Restaurant
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Red Beret Hotel
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Raintrees Tavern
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Paper Crane by Crystalbrook
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