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Things to Do in Cairns in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July, 2025) | Trip.com
About Cairns
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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Diving Paradise Awaits Your Exploration
Diving Paradise Awaits Your Exploration
Sail the Seas and Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
Sail the Seas and Discover the Breathtaking Beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
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What to Do
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Great Barrier Reef
4.6
/5
875 Reviews
Sunlover Reef Cruises
4.5
/5
98 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Reef Magic
4.6
/5
37 Reviews
Cairns Aquarium
4.5
/5
183 Reviews
Moore Reef
4.3
/5
102 Reviews
"Diving"
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Great Adventures
4.4
/5
17 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
4.5
/5
53 Reviews
"Night Attractions"
Skydive Cairns
4.9
/5
11 Reviews
"Skydiving"
Barron River Rafting
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
"Rafting"
Norman Reef
4.1
/5
43 Reviews
"Diving"
Cairns Night Markets
4.9
/5
66 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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Hilton Cairns
4.5
/5
305 Reviews
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
4.4
/5
245 Reviews
Pullman Cairns International
4.4
/5
196 Reviews
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
4.3
/5
213 Reviews
Crystalbrook Riley
4.1
/5
122 Reviews
Hotel Tropiq
3.5
/5
132 Reviews
YHA Cairns Central
4.5
/5
84 Reviews
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
4.1
/5
83 Reviews
Gilligan‘s Backpackers Hotel & Resort
4.0
/5
60 Reviews
Oasis Inn Apartments
3.7
/5
55 Reviews
Pacific Hotel Cairns
4.3
/5
107 Reviews
Heritage Cairns
4.2
/5
112 Reviews
What to Eat
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TAMARIND RESTAURANT
5.0
/5
12 Reviews
Avg. SGD84/person
"Western-style"
Tha Fish
5.0
/5
11 Reviews
Avg. SGD60/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
Prawn Star Cairns
5.0
/5
24 Reviews
Avg. SGD71/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns
5.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. SGD67/person
"Western-style"
OCHRE RESTAURANT
4.9
/5
33 Reviews
Avg. SGD79/person
"Western-style"
"Terrace"
Salt House
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Avg. SGD80/person
"Western-style"
"Sea view"
Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant
4.2
/5
5 Reviews
"Western-style"
CC's Bar & Grill
4.2
/5
19 Reviews
Avg. SGD91/person
"Western-style"
Splash Seafood Restaurant
4.5
/5
6 Reviews
Avg. SGD54/person
"Seafood"
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
4.8
/5
164 Reviews
Avg. SGD47/person
"Western-style"
"View"
The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant
4.0
/5
32 Reviews
Avg. SGD53/person
"Seafood"
Bushfire Flame Grill
4.6
/5
19 Reviews
Avg. SGD62/person
"Latin American"
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
4.8
/5
516 Reviews
"Cable car"
Rainforestation Nature Park
4.5
/5
309 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kuranda Scenic Railway
4.8
/5
79 Reviews
Kuranda Koala Gardens
4.5
/5
59 Reviews
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
4.7
/5
45 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Paronella Park
4.5
/5
87 Reviews
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
4.0
/5
24 Reviews
Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Cairns
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Niramaya Villas and Spa
9.2
/5
57 Reviews
Mt Mulligan Lodge
9.6
/5
10 Reviews
Lizard Island Resort
9.4
/5
47 Reviews
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
9.0
/5
42 Reviews
The Reef House Adults Retreat
9.4
/5
63 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
8.0
/5
118 Reviews
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Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
9.0
/5
42 Reviews
The Reef Retreat Palm Cove
8.7
/5
83 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.2
/5
70 Reviews
Niramaya Villas and Spa
9.2
/5
57 Reviews
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Vue Apartments Trinity Beach
9.3
/5
52 Reviews
Bellevue At Trinity Beach
9.3
/5
52 Reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
9.2
/5
70 Reviews
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
9.2
/5
100 Reviews
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Green Island Resort
8.7
/5
42 Reviews
Tinaroo Lake Resort
8.7
/5
29 Reviews
Tropical Nites Holiday Townhouses
9.2
/5
48 Reviews
Central Plaza Port Douglas
8.6
/5
34 Reviews
The Bungalows
9.6
/5
20 Reviews
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Historical attractions
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
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Southern Cross Parasailing
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Coral Sea Dreaming Dive and Sail
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Jump Mania Trampoline Park
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The Savannahlander
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Parawee Thai Massage
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Healing Touch Massage and Spa
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Copperlode Fish and Kayak
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Centenary Lakes Nature Play Space
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Foot and Body by Healing Touch
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Coral Sea Sportfishing Safaris
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Mulgrave Settlers Museum
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Billfish Sports Fishing
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Bunny Jarrett Park
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Goodsell Drive Park
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Idalia Road Park
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Taylor Point
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Reys Park
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Redlynch Equestrian Park
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Cairns Esplanade Petanque Court
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Bak Park
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Alpha Close Reserve
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Gamburra Drive Park
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Stoney Creek Trail Head
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Popular Restaurants in Cairns
Tha Fish
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Prawn Star Cairns
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Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant
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OCHRE RESTAURANT
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Salt House
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Splash Seafood Restaurant
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Beach Almond
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Boatshed
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CC's Bar & Grill
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Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
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Bushfire Flame Grill
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Mondo on the Waterfront
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Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
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The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant
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Piato
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Crepe Shop
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El Greko Greek Taverna
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Reef House Restaurant
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Vivo Palm Cove
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Cairns RSL Club
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Fusion Art Bar & Tapas
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Bagus Cafe
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Fetta's Greek Taverna
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Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
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