Sightseeing
Spanning 7.5 klms in a gondola over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy, a magical experience never to be forgotten.
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrSpanning 7.5 klms in a gondola over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy, a magical experience never to be forgotten.
The famous historic Kuranda Scenic Rail is a spectacular journey with views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls for approximately 2 hours.
81 locals recommend
Cairns Railway Station
Bunda StreetThe famous historic Kuranda Scenic Rail is a spectacular journey with views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls for approximately 2 hours.
The drive to Port Douglas is one of Australia's most scenic coastal roads with the rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef of the other. Highly recommended for the drive.
239 locals recommend
Port Douglas
The drive to Port Douglas is one of Australia's most scenic coastal roads with the rainforest on one side and the Great Barrier Reef of the other. Highly recommended for the drive.
Everything Else
The botanical gardens are renown for having one of the best exhibitions in Australia of tropical plants. It also has a wonderful coffee shop, perfect for those lazy afternoons.
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins AveThe botanical gardens are renown for having one of the best exhibitions in Australia of tropical plants. It also has a wonderful coffee shop, perfect for those lazy afternoons.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is only 700 meters down the road and lovely for a drink overlooking the marina.
20 locals recommend
The Bluewater
7 Harbour DrIt is only 700 meters down the road and lovely for a drink overlooking the marina.
Blue Moon Grill
22-24 Trinity Beach RdLovely restaurant in a nice location.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Gorge for swimming and has a lovely trail in the rainforest for a true rainforest experience which is safe and not isolated.
229 locals recommend
Mossman Gorge
Beautiful Gorge for swimming and has a lovely trail in the rainforest for a true rainforest experience which is safe and not isolated.
Arts & Culture
Tanks is Cairns' premier contemporary arts venue, incorporating music, performance, theatre and visual art with community events and engagement. Go to entertainmentcarins.com for upcoming performances.
190 locals recommend
Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins AveTanks is Cairns' premier contemporary arts venue, incorporating music, performance, theatre and visual art with community events and engagement. Go to entertainmentcarins.com for upcoming performances.
Housed in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists.
145 locals recommend
Cairns Art Gallery
40 Abbott StHoused in a landmark heritage building the Cairns Regional Gallery is the region's premier destination for exhibitions featuring historical and contemporary art by leading regional, national and international artists.
The original authentic Australian indigenous cultural experience.
51 locals recommend
Boomerang Restaurant, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
4 Skyrail DriveThe original authentic Australian indigenous cultural experience.
Essentials
Two large grocery stores plus specialty shops.
138 locals recommend
Smithfield Shopping Centre station
Two large grocery stores plus specialty shops.
Clifton Village Shopping Centre
Captain Cook HighwayLarge Grocery store plus specialty shops.