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. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy some diversion at Esplanade Lagoon Pool, meet the residents at Cairns Aquarium, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Cairns online trip itinerary maker.

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