10 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.

Kids will enjoy Scuba & Snorkeling and Four Mile Beach. Explore Cairns' surroundings by going to Port Douglas (Horseback Riding Tours, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, &more), Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (in Kuranda) and Wangetti (Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Rex Lookout). Spend the 26th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, let little ones run wild at Muddy's Playground, observe the fascinating underwater world at Cairns Aquarium, and look for all kinds of wild species at Mossman Gorge Centre.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cairns trip planner.

In April in Cairns, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night.