7 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Atherton Tablelands and Coral Expeditions. Take a break from the city and head to Babinda Boulders and Behana Gorge Waterfall. Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Port Douglas (Opal Reef, St Mary’s by The Sea chapel, &more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Cattana Wetlands, kick your exploration up a notch at Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome, indulge in some personalized pampering at Foot and Body Massage, and admire the sheer force of Josephine Falls.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cairns vacation builder website.

In November, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C.