22 days in Cairns Region 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Palm Cove (Spas, Palm Cove Beach, &more). Spend the 15th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 16th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, let little ones run wild at Muddy's Playground, take in the dramatic scenery at Josephine Falls, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

Before you visit Cairns, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Perth to Cairns is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Perth to Cairns, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in July, expect Cairns to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.