Cairns Travel Guide

Hotels in Cairns (129 Reviews - 132 Photos)

1. Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa (The) (5 Reviews - 6 Photos)
2. Kewarra Beach Resort- A Select Hotel (4 Reviews - 11 Photos)
3. Breakfree Royal Harbour Resort Cairns (3 Reviews - 5 Photos)
4. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments (1 Reviews - 5 Photos)
5. Hotel Sofitel Reef Casino Cairns (1 Reviews - 0 Photos)
6. Voyages Dunk Island (0 Reviews - Photos)
7. Lizard Island (0 Reviews - Photos)
8. Voyages Bedarra Island (0 Reviews - Photos)
9. Wrotham Park Lodge (0 Reviews - Photos)
10. Flag Kuranda Rainforest Resort (0 Reviews - Photos)

Things To Do in Cairns (330 Reviews - 559 Photos)

• The Beach....there isn't one in central Cairns
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Lake Placid (and White Water Rafting)
• The Lagoon
• Green Island
• Kuranda Skyrail
• Port Douglas Rainforest Habitat
• Kuranda Scenic Train Ride
• Paronella Park
• Get Naked!

Restaurants in Cairns (66 Reviews - 60 Photos)

• Boardwalk Cafe
• Botanic Gardens Cafe
• Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Local Customs in Cairns (10 Reviews - 12 Photos)

• Second Languages
• Mud Bugs
• The Great Dry Interior

Nightlife in Cairns (39 Reviews - 17 Photos)

• The Cock and Bull
• Rock out at Gilligan's
• Party with Leprechauns

Off the Beaten Path in Cairns (31 Reviews - 57 Photos)

• Mossman Gorge
• Take a trip to the Low Isles
• Port Douglas

Tourist Traps in Cairns (12 Reviews - 9 Photos)

• NO BEACH IN CAIRNS CITY AREA
• Tourism dept of Queensland - not really that!
• Shop around before you book a tour or trip

Warnings or Dangers in Cairns (35 Reviews - 13 Photos)

• Marine Stingers/Box Jelly Fish
• "Parkies"
• Hotel break-ins

Transportation in Cairns (30 Reviews - 14 Photos)

• Getting to Cairns
• Cairns International Airport
• Australia Coach Airport Transfers

Packing Lists in Cairns (8 Reviews - 2 Photos)

• The sun is not your friend!
• Summer clothes are required all year round
• sunscreen or BURN

Shopping in Cairns (26 Reviews - 19 Photos)

• The Chinese Night Market
• The Central Market
• Cheaper shopping

Sports Travel in Cairns (8 Reviews - 6 Photos)

• Snorkelling/Scuba diving Outer Reef trips
• Snorkel at Great Barrier Reef.
• Scuba or snorkel your choice

General Tips in Cairns (55 Reviews - 51 Photos)

• Secrets of the Reef
• Tips for Selecting a Reef Expedition
• Low Tide in Cairns