7 days in Cairns, Daintree Region & Trinity Beach 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.

On the 17th (Thu), relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Cairns travel route planner.

Darwin to Cairns is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Darwin to Cairns is 0.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Cairns are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Cape Tribulation.

A lush headland that's part of the forested Daintree Region, Cape Tribulation was so named by Lieutenant--later Captain--Cook in 1770, when his ship ran aground in the area.

Cape Tribulation is known for adventure, nature, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Dubuji Boardwalk.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Cape Tribulation day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Cairns to Cape Tribulation takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. You will leave for Trinity Beach on the 21st (Mon).

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): kick back and relax at Trinity Beach and then identify plant and animal life at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Birdworld Kuranda, then identify plant and animal life at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, then stop by Annie's at the Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Palm Cove Beach.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Trinity Beach trip planner.

Drive from Cape Tribulation to Trinity Beach in 2.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Trinity Beach are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.