5 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Kuranda Scenic Railway. Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Safaris (in Port Douglas), Spas (in Palm Cove) and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti). Spend the 13th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, walk around Anzac Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Gardens, and let the kids burn off some steam at Muddy's Playground.

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In February, daytime highs in Cairns are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C.