Cairns

Cairns, pronounced as ‘cans’, is the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by a lush rainforest, blue ocean waters, and exotic wildlife, Cairns is the place to visit if you’re looking to escape the crowded city and be one with the wonders of nature.

See the beauty and grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef with a relaxing cruise or an exciting helicopter ride, or try out fun water activities like snorkeling, waterslides at theme parks, as well as tours inside a semi-submersible craft. Explore the highlights of Cairns in one afternoon by going on a half day tour that takes you to St. Monica's Cathedral, the lush Flecker Botanic Gardens, Barron Gorge National Park. and more.

Best time to visit

AUG - SEP
Cairns Festival

Recommended trip duration

3 days

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Great Barrier Reef Day Tours
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Day Tours

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Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail Day Tour with Transfers
Tours • From Cairns

Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail Day Tour with Transfers

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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket
Parks & gardens • Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket

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Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Reef Cruises
Cruises • From Cairns

Moore Reef Full Day Tour by Sunlover Reef Cruises

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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour in Cairns
Tours • From Cairns

Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour in Cairns

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
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Water activities • Cairns

Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

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Army Duck Tour with Skyrail Cable Car and Kuranda Scenic Railway Ride
Parks & gardens • Cairns

Army Duck Tour with Skyrail Cable Car and Kuranda Scenic Railway Ride

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Cairns Dreamtime Snorkel Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Cairns Dreamtime Snorkel Experience

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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns
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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

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Travel guides & tips for Cairns

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Why people love Cairns

5 /5

Highly recommended
Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Day Tour from Cairns
This was the best group tour i have been on . Thanks to our guide Simon and Tim . Our group of 10 would have been a handful for anyone else but Simon was so knowledgeable he had everyone captured on every word. Thank you to you to Tim for being the best driver and keeping us all safe on those corners. Very well put together Active Tropic Explorer we will be back !

What to know before visiting Cairns

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    31° 18°

General info
  • Time zone

    2 hours ahead

  • Currency

    1CNY = 0.21AUD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cairns Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Manila

  • Activities available on Klook

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