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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, &more), Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti) and Spas & Wellness (in Palm Cove). Spend the 10th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Esplanade Boardwalk, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and have fun at Esplanade Lagoon Pool.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns day trip tool.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Cairns International Airport. In November, daytime highs in Cairns are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel back home.