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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cairns Art Gallery and Behana Gorge Waterfall. Get some cultural insight at St Monica's Cathedral and Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns. Spend the 13th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's still lots to do: hunt for treasures at Rusty's Market, visit Other, admire the striking features of Freshwater Station, and admire the sheer force of Crystal Cascades.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Cairns visit website.

Chandigarh, India to Cairns is an approximately 21-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 4.5 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in February, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.