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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Palm Cove (Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Spas & Wellness) and Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, & more). Spend the 10th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: hike along Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy some diversion at Esplanade Lagoon Pool, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and appreciate the history behind Cairns Cenotaph.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Cairns road trip site .

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airport is Cairns International Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Cairns can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.