22 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.

Attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Cairns side-trips: Cow Bay (Walu Wugirriga Lookout, Cow Bay Beach, & more), Port Douglas (Safaris, Four Mile Beach, & more) and Palm Cove (Spas & Wellness & Palm Cove Beach). Spend the 7th (Tue) exploring nature at Daintree National Park. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk, identify plant and animal life at Mossman Gorge, take a peaceful walk through Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness, and make a trip to Green Island.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Cairns International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel back home.