15 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Palm Cove Beach (in Palm Cove), Wangetti (Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Rex Lookout) and Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, &more). Spend the 1st (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 5th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, don't miss a visit to Green Island, walk around Paronella Park, and explore the galleries of Daintree Discovery Centre.

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In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C.