Parks & Nature
Head out to the Great Barrier Reef to dive or snorkel.
www.quicksilver-cruises.com
67 locals recommend
Quicksilver Cruises
44 Wharf StHead out to the Great Barrier Reef to dive or snorkel.
www.quicksilver-cruises.com
The Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation are around two hours drive north from the house. It is worth the drive and you could stop in at Port Douglas for lunch along the way.
The Mosman Gorge is also lovely. It is located in Mossman, 15 minutes past Port Douglas.
257 locals recommend
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdThe Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation are around two hours drive north from the house. It is worth the drive and you could stop in at Port Douglas for lunch along the way.
The Mosman Gorge is also lovely. It is located in Mossman, 15 minutes past Port Douglas.
Whilst you cannot swim in any of rivers around Cairns due to the possible presence of crocodiles, Crystal Cascades is a beautiful and safe place to swim for when you want an alternative to the pool or the beach.
184 locals recommend
Crystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake RoadWhilst you cannot swim in any of rivers around Cairns due to the possible presence of crocodiles, Crystal Cascades is a beautiful and safe place to swim for when you want an alternative to the pool or the beach.
Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge contains the oldest, continuously surviving rainforest on earth. It is also a lovely place to swim!.
Entry fees apply.
www.mossmangorge.com.au
229 locals recommend
Mossman Gorge
Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge contains the oldest, continuously surviving rainforest on earth. It is also a lovely place to swim!.
Entry fees apply.
www.mossmangorge.com.au
http://www.crocodileadventures.com
Steve Irwin style crocodile shows daily.
197 locals recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Highwayhttp://www.crocodileadventures.com
Steve Irwin style crocodile shows daily.
Essentials
Woolworths is located in the Smithfield Shopping Centre, a seven minute drive from the house.
11 locals recommend
Woolworths Smithfield
Kennedy HighwayWoolworths is located in the Smithfield Shopping Centre, a seven minute drive from the house.
Trinity Beach IGA
40 Lae Strevolution skincare and cosmetics
64-66 Trinity Beach RdAvoca Body & Skin
22 Trinity Beach RdThe Cairns 24 Hour Medical Centre
Getting Around
Budget, Avis and Europcar all have desks at Cairns Airport arrivals hall. Several other cheaper hire car outlets exist which you may locate via google.
www.budget.com.au
www.avis.com.au
8 locals recommend
Budget Car & Truck Rental Cairns Airport
Airport AvenueBudget, Avis and Europcar all have desks at Cairns Airport arrivals hall. Several other cheaper hire car outlets exist which you may locate via google.
www.budget.com.au
www.avis.com.au
Arts & Culture
If you are not familiar with aboriginal history you may find this place interesting.
130 locals recommend
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
If you are not familiar with aboriginal history you may find this place interesting.
Shopping
The night markets are on the Esplanade in Cairns across from the swimming lagoon. The night markets offer an extensive food court, Australian souvenirs, all this touristy and several stalls offering massage.
155 locals recommend
Cairns Night Markets
54-60 Abbott StThe night markets are on the Esplanade in Cairns across from the swimming lagoon. The night markets offer an extensive food court, Australian souvenirs, all this touristy and several stalls offering massage.
Cairns Central is the largest shopping centre in Far North Queensland
www.cairnscentral.com.au
83 locals recommend
Cairns Central Shopping Centre (Spence St) station
Cairns Central is the largest shopping centre in Far North Queensland
www.cairnscentral.com.au
Trinity Beach Quality Meats
Meat for your bbq !
Drinks & Nightlife
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdBy the pier and offering music most nights.
The Pier Bar
1 Pier Point RdSightseeing
Beautiful views on the way up.
Alternatively, if you are driving you can simply drive up the Kuranda Range (the turn off is just near the Smithfield Shopping Centre) and head up to Kuranda Village for the afternoon.
www.skyrail.com.au/cairnstours
284 locals recommend
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
6 Skyrail DrBeautiful views on the way up.
Alternatively, if you are driving you can simply drive up the Kuranda Range (the turn off is just near the Smithfield Shopping Centre) and head up to Kuranda Village for the afternoon.
www.skyrail.com.au/cairnstours
See beautiful fish without heading to the reef at the Cairns Aquarium.
www.cairnsaquarium.com.au
152 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StSee beautiful fish without heading to the reef at the Cairns Aquarium.
www.cairnsaquarium.com.au
Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Adventures
100 Abbott StCape Tribulation
A beautiful spot where the rain forrest meets the reef.
A nice walk down the jetty in the evening after Dinner in Palm Cove is always nice. .
41 locals recommend
Palm Cove Jetty
LOT 253 Williams EsplanadeA nice walk down the jetty in the evening after Dinner in Palm Cove is always nice. .