5 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Palm Cove Beach and Four Mile Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Atherton Tablelands and Kuranda Candy Kitchen. Explore Cairns' surroundings by going to Sunday Market Port Douglas (in Port Douglas) and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti). The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cairns online day trip planner.

In January, daytime highs in Cairns are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.