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Cairns Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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Things to do in Cairns
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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Hot Air Balloon Cairns
5.0/54 Reviews
Barron River Rafting
4.7/57 Reviews
Cairns Koalas & Creatures
4.4/511 Reviews
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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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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Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
4.8/5140 Reviews
Western cuisineSuitable for couples
Avg. VND855,384/person
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Australia Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch included | Cairns Reef Magic 1-day tour [Reef Magic/Helicopter/Scuba Diving/Includes Buffet Lunch/Unlimited Snorkeling] | Cairns Silver Swift Great Barrier Reef Luxury Cruise [Agincourt Reef/Snorkeling/Semi-submarine/Onboard Lunch/Optional Scuba Diving/Seawalker/Helicopter/Hotel Transfer] | Cairns Kuranda Rainforest Day Tour English Package Bus Cable Car Rainforest Park Free Choice | 1.5 hr whale watching at Cairns great barrier reef emerald island and 2.5 hrs of free time on emerald island | Whitsundays Hardy great barrier reef 1-day tour - Hamilton/Airlie beach/helicopter | 1-day tour to Heart Reef and Whitsunday Islands with Ocean Rafting (south/north route) | Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine | [Add CNY 10 for airport pick-up · Fuel surcharge included] Cairns Sunlover Reef Cruises Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour | 1-day tour to Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays - Optional speedboating on north/south routes + scenic flight to see Heart Reef | Cairns helicopter and light aircraft sightseeing tour [Great Barrier Reef/Kuranda Rainforest/Marine life] | Cairns Sunlover Reef Cruises 1-day tour [double reef + Ferris wheel/variety show same style/glass bottom boat/diving and snorkeling/buffet lunch/semi-submarine/helicopter sightseeing] | Cairns Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (optional full-day/half-day | snorkeling/glass bottom boat) | Cairns Green Island Big Cat half-day tour with snorkeling/glass-bottom boat | Cairns Great Barrier Reef Osprey 1-day tour [Includes lunch | Evolution] | Cairns Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with SilverSonic [Optional scuba diving] | Skydive Mission Beach | Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip | Skydiving over the scenic Cairns city and Mission Beach [optional 15000 feet + taxes included + optional photos & video + professional instructor + professional equipment] | Cairns ocean view skydiving [Mission Beach/city skydiving/Innisfail ocean view/optional beach landing upgrade/optional pick-up service] | Best of Cairns: Private Walking Tour with a Local | Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns | From Cairns: Outer Reef Pontoon, Island & Helicopter Tour | 1-day tour in Cairns - Daintree rainforest wildlife habitat and Cape Tribulation beach | Cairns Outer Reef AquaQuest Day Tour in Australia | Great Barrier Reef: Guided Boat Tour from Cairns + Snorkelling + Lunch | Cairns Green Island Big Cat cruise 1-day tour | Cairns river tubing donut rafting half-day tour with transfer | Cairns: Fitzroy Island and Humpback Whale Watching Tour | Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - Ticket with Transfers