19 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.

Explore Cairns' surroundings by going to Port Douglas (Horseback Riding Tours, Four Mile Beach, &more), Babinda Boulders (in Babinda) and Wangetti (Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Rex Lookout). Spend the 14th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 16th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, browse the exhibits of Daintree Discovery Centre, and walk around Paronella Park.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Cairns road trip planner.

June in Cairns sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C at night.