Trip Planning
Looking to have a fun, safe, and memorable experience in Cairns? We’ve listed a few of the most popular attractions for your convenience.
To help you get there, check out the online road map so you can enjoy a smooth drive to your destination.
Online map and road conditions
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Queensland road map and traffic conditions (continually updated by the Queensland Government)
Popular destinations
Many tourists enjoy day trips around a 2-3 hour radius from Cairns. This may include:
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Port Douglas - for famous 4 Mile Beach and Sheraton Mirage
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Daintree – for World Heritage rainforest
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Cape Tribulation
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Tablelands - for the waterfall circuit, stunning scenery and local produce
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Innisfail
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Mission Beach
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Millaa Millaa (there’s a nice waterway, Nandroya on the way up)
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Chillago for ‘outback’ experience with limestone caves, open cut marble mines
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Paronella Park – historical Spanish castle ruins
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – educational and fun wildlife experience
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Mossman Gorge – inland swimming location and aboriginal walk
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Mareeba for mango winery and coffee plantations
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Malanda for its old cinema, kangaroo spotting, and indigenous tour
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Palm Cove for beautiful beaches, cafes and el fresco dining
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Crystal Cascades or Behana Gorge for a cool freshwater swim
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Fitzroy island for an island escape , sea kayaking and bushwalking
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Cairns City for markets, casino, live entertainment, national league basketball, lagoon pool, BBQs, kids playgrounds and shopping
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Peterson Creek in Yungaburra for platypus spotting
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Yorkeys Knob Cruise Ship Port
Please don’t hesitate to contact us and tell us your interests. We’ll gladly give you a few local tips you won’t find online or in any guidebook.