
Cairns travel guides and things to do
See Cairns through places we visited ourselves, from the airport, central hotels and a waterfront breakfast to a free lagoon swim, an evening market and practical safety advice.
Follow our arrival into Cairns, plan the Skyrail and Scenic Railway journey to Kuranda, or compare the hotels, restaurants and waterfront places we visited.


Where to Stay in Sydney and Cairns: Best Areas and Hotels

Getting to Sydney and Cairns: International Flight Options

Australia Incoming Passenger Card: How to Fill It In and What to Declare

Australia Trip Cost: Sydney and Cairns Budget for 5, 7 or 9 Days

GetYourGuide vs KKday for Cairns Tours: Which Is Better?

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Big Cat Cruise Review

Cairns Koalas & Creatures: Koala Photo Tickets and Tips

Cairns Airport to City: Taxi, Uber and Transfer Options

Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Guide: Cairns to Kuranda

Kuranda Scenic Railway Guide: Fares, Timetable and Journey

Kuranda Village Guide: Markets, Koala Gardens and Things to Do

Is Australia Safe? Sydney and Cairns Travel Safety Guide

Blu Marlin Bistro Cairns Review: Breakfast Before a Reef Trip

Cairns Airport Escape Lounge Review: Our Priority Pass Visit

Sydney to Cairns: Jetstar Flight and Cairns Airport Taxi

Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments Cairns Review: Rooms, Location and Pool

The Benson Hotel Cairns Review: Rooms, Pool and Location

Cairns Esplanade Lagoon: Opening Hours, Free Entry and Swimming

Cairns Night Markets: Dinner, Souvenirs and Opening Hours
