11 days in Cairns Itinerary

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Venture out of the city with trips to Palm Cove (Palm Cove Beach & Spas), Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti) and Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, &more). There's much more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Josephine Falls, enjoy some diversion at Muddy's Playground, and look for all kinds of wild species at Mossman Gorge Centre.

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In July in Cairns, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.