8 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairns: Port Douglas (Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas & Safaris) and Palm Cove (Palm Cove Beach & Spas). Spend the 11th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 14th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, meet the residents at Cairns Aquarium, admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens, and stop by Pure Synergie Skin Store.

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New Delhi, India to Cairns is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from New Delhi to Cairns, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in February, you will find days in Cairns are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are warmer (28°C). You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Fri) before leaving for home.