5 days in Cairns Region Itinerary
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Start: Sydney
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End: Sydney
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Cairns — 4 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
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.Venture out of the city with trips to Palm Cove (Palm Cove Beach & Spas). Spend the 6th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 7th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Gardens, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and don't miss a visit to Green Island.
To see photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cairns trip itinerary builder site.
Sydney to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In March, Cairns is somewhat warmer than Sydney - with highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Cairns Region travel guide
An area defined by its close relationship with the ocean and its focus on the beach-going lifestyle, Cairns Region has a picture-postcard aesthetic that combines favorably with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere. A relative small slither of land--4,135 sq km (1,597 sq mi)--the region nevertheless boasts a large number of attractive beaches, coastal enclaves, scenic towns, and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef. The region revolves around the economic prosperity of its immaculate capital, the city of Cairns.
