4 days in Cairns 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.

Family-friendly places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairns: Palm Cove Beach (in Palm Cove), Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti) and Port Douglas (Safaris & Four Mile Beach).

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Cairns online driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Cairns International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.