So you’re in Cairns?
So, you’re in Cairns! Here are things that you can only do in Cairns. You’ve just collected your luggage from the fun, fish-shaped luggage carousels at the airport, and now you’re wondering what’s in store for your time in Cairns, apart from the beautifully warm climate, lush greenery surrounding the city. It’s a city that is one of a kind. A tropical city that has a relaxed urban feel whilst surrounded by dramatic weeping figs (check out the one by the library!), lush green mountains.
Walk along the Cairns Esplanade with an ice cream
Choosing where to get your ice cream from is like choosing new lottery numbers. Where do you start?! Get yourself a scoop or two from the local ice creameries and wander down the 3km long stretch of the Cairns Esplanade.
Your views of the esplanade will always be just that
Take a helicopter over the Rainforest
Check out the rainforest…from a bird’s height! Take the journey of a lifetime and climb aboard a helicopter that soars high above the clouds and through the rainforest.
Eat and drink your way around Cairns
There are plenty of places to go for a bite to eat in Cairns! Check out the Night Markets, which are on every night.
Pick up your fruit from Rusty’s Market
If you’re in Cairns over the weekend, Rusty’s fruit market is a must! Stock up your day trip with some delicious fruit on a Saturday morning! Or browse the discounts on a Sunday Afternoon when vendors are packing away. Collect local souvenirs or nibble on locally made delicacies – banana bread, honey and rotis, to name a few.
Go snorkelling to Green Island and Fitzroy Island in one day
This is the only place where you can go to Green Island and Fitzroy Island all in one day. Take a snorkelling trip around the islands. Take a one-day tour on a boat and adventure around Green Island and Fitzroy Island!
Get a hot air balloon over the Tablelands
The Atherton Tablelands are an agricultural region that is known for its humid sub-tropical climate, which offers perfect growing conditions for healthy fruits and veggies. Take a trip in a hot air balloon high above the hills and soak up some incredible views.