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About Cairns

Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)

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Diving Paradise Awaits Your Exploration

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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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Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

4.6/5875 Reviews
Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises

4.5/598 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Reef Magic

Reef Magic

4.6/537 Reviews
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Moore Reef

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4.3/5102 Reviews
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4.7/58 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Great Adventures

Great Adventures

4.4/517 Reviews
"Boat tour"
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

4.5/553 Reviews
"Night Attractions"
Skydive Cairns

Skydive Cairns

4.9/511 Reviews
"Skydiving"
Barron River Rafting

Barron River Rafting

4.5/56 Reviews
"Rafting"
Norman Reef

Norman Reef

4.1/543 Reviews
"Diving"
Cairns Night Markets

Cairns Night Markets

4.9/566 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

Hilton Cairns

4.5/5305 Reviews
Crystalbrook Riley

Crystalbrook Riley

4.1/5122 Reviews
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5/5132 Reviews
YHA Cairns Central

YHA Cairns Central

4.5/584 Reviews
Oasis Inn Apartments

Oasis Inn Apartments

3.7/555 Reviews
Pacific Hotel Cairns

Pacific Hotel Cairns

4.3/5107 Reviews
Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns

4.2/5112 Reviews

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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TAMARIND RESTAURANT

TAMARIND RESTAURANT

5.0/512 Reviews
Avg. SGD84/person
"Western-style"
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

5.0/511 Reviews
Avg. SGD60/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
Prawn Star Cairns

Prawn Star Cairns

5.0/524 Reviews
Avg. SGD71/person
"Seafood"
"Sea view"
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

5.0/54 Reviews
Avg. SGD67/person
"Western-style"
OCHRE RESTAURANT

OCHRE RESTAURANT

4.9/533 Reviews
Avg. SGD79/person
"Western-style"
"Terrace"
Salt House

Salt House

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. SGD80/person
"Western-style"
"Sea view"
Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant

Fratelli’s Café, Bar & Restaurant

4.2/55 Reviews
"Western-style"
CC's Bar & Grill

CC's Bar & Grill

4.2/519 Reviews
Avg. SGD91/person
"Western-style"
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

4.5/56 Reviews
Avg. SGD54/person
"Seafood"
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

4.8/5164 Reviews
Avg. SGD47/person
"Western-style"
"View"
The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant

The Raw Prawn Seafood Restaurant

4.0/532 Reviews
Avg. SGD53/person
"Seafood"
Bushfire Flame Grill

Bushfire Flame Grill

4.6/519 Reviews
Avg. SGD62/person
"Latin American"

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