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Cairns Travel Guide

Cairns is located in the northern part of Queensland and is the area’s core city. Cairns is located very close to the equator and is completely surrounded by tropical rainforests. With its long Great Barrier Reef, stunning coastline, jewel-like islands, silver-sand beaches and sapphire blue ocean, it is a true tropical holiday destination. While here, you can take a boat out to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and check out the coral life beneath the sea. You can also go whitewater rafting, horseback riding, or take a trip in a hot air balloon for a bird’s-eye view of the ancient tropical rainforest. The beautiful scenery on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and inland is sure to come as a pleasant surprise. Once is never enough, when it comes to a visit to Cairns.
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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

Great Barrier Reef

8.5
4.7/5729 Review
"Islands/Peninsulas"
"Beaches"
Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises

7.5
4.5/565 Review
"Boat Tours"
Rainforestation Nature Park
Nearby City

Rainforestation Nature Park

7.0
4.6/5264 Review
"Forests"
Kuranda
Nearby City

Kuranda

7.0
4.5/5161 Review
"Towns"
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Nearby City

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

6.8
4.9/5490 Review
"Cable Cars"
Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway

6.6
4.8/565 Review
"Other Sightseeing Tours"
Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

6.5
4.5/5138 Review
"Aquariums"
Reef Magic

Reef Magic

6.4
4.9/58 Review
"Outdoor Diving"
"Other Sightseeing Tours"
Heart Reef

Heart Reef

5.8
4.7/572 Review
"Islands/Peninsulas"
Green Island
Nearby City

Green Island

6.4
4.6/5261 Review
"Islands/Peninsulas"
"National Parks"

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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Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

4.1/547 Review
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

4.3/5147 Review
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.0/5136 Review
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Oaks Cairns Hotel

Oaks Cairns Hotel

4.3/5117 Review
Crystalbrook Bailey

Crystalbrook Bailey

4.5/542 Review

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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CC's Bar & Grill by Crystalbrook

CC's Bar & Grill by Crystalbrook

3.7/512 Review
Average price per person: USD53
"Western-style"
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

4.3/539 Review
Average price per person: USD35
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"
Coral Hedge Brasserie

Coral Hedge Brasserie

2.7/53 Review
Average price per person: USD32
"Western-style"
Paper Crane by Crystalbrook

Paper Crane by Crystalbrook

3.2/511 Review
"Asian Cuisine"
Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook

Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook

3.3/510 Review
"Western-style"
Vivaldis Restaurant

Vivaldis Restaurant

4.7/526 Review
Average price per person: USD47
"Western-style"
Tandoori Oven

Tandoori Oven

1.2/55 Review
"Southeast Asian"
Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook

Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook

2.5/54 Review
"Western-style"
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

5.0/54 Review
Average price per person: USD50
"Western-style"
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse

Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse

4.8/519 Review
Average price per person: USD53
"Western-style"
Ochre Restaurant

Ochre Restaurant

4.2/528 Review
Average price per person: USD59
"Western-style"
Prawn Star Cairns

Prawn Star Cairns

4.7/523 Review
Average price per person: USD53
"Seafood"

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