Top Attractions in Cairns

• The Great Barrier Reef - The largest marine park in the world housing an amazing array of colourful creatures. There are plenty of opportunities to view the reef from glass bottom boats to actually snnorkeling and diving amongst the marine life. The Great Barrier Reef is a truly amazing experience and one not to be missed.
  
  
• Tropical Islands - Cairns is a popular access point to a number of tropical islands. From Cairns Jetty, you can access Green Island, an idyl coral cay with an underwater observatory or the rainforest Fitzroy Island.
  
  
• Underwater World Oceanarium - A giant aquarium featuring over 1000 marine creature in 17 unique reef habitats. See the divers feed the sharks and fish.
  
  
• Mt Whitfield Environmental Park - Features 7 kilometres of walking tracks through open eucalypt country and rainforest with views of Trinity Inlet and the Cairns region.
  
  
• Cairns Museum - View the Aboriginal artefacts, exhibits from the early goldfields, the contents of a demolished chinese joss house, a display of the costruction of the Cairns to Kuranda railway as well as information on the early timber industry.
  
  
• Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre - Learn how the royal flying doctor service operates in Australia.
  
  
• Wildlife Parks - Enjoy some of the great wildlife parks in the area including the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld, a noctarium and The Aviary, an Australian Bird Park.
  
  
• Flacker Botanic Gardens - Features an exquisite dislay of tropical ferns and plants, as well as saltwater and freshwater lakes, the habit for a variety of birdlife.
  
  
• Frankland Islands - A group of beautiful islands just of Russell Heads. The Islands feature lush rainforest, white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs teeming with colourful fish and marine life. Access to the islands is via an organised tour or by private boat.
  
  
• Hartley's Creek - Situated in lush tropical rainforest, this crocodile farm is home to hundreds of crocodiles. Enjoy the famous crocodile show or take a look at the many native animals on display including koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, dingoes and fruit bats.
  
  
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Dance Theatre - A uniquely authentic presentation of a 50,000 year old civilisation. Enjoy the magic of the dreamtime with the Aboriginal dancers and an all weather outdoor dance village.
  
  
• Skyrail - The world's longest cableway trip that takes visitors across the rainforest canopy between Cairns and Kuranda. There are three stations along the way where passengers can hop out and have a wander around the boardwalks and take in the breathtaking views.
  
  
• Kuranda Railway - Enjoy a 90 minute trip to the Kuranda Scenic Train which winds through lush rainforest, deep gorges, rugged mountains and rushing waterfalls.
  
  
• Cairns Regional Art Gallery - Houses exhibitions by both local and visiting artists.
  
  

Top Activities For CAIRNS

• Adventure Activities - Cairns is a true adventure playground with activities such as bungy jumping, mountain biking, white water rafting, scuba diving, four wheel driving, parasailing, hot air ballooning, sky diving, abseiling and jet skiing.
  
  
• Day Trips - Cairns is the ideal base for day trips to the beautiful Barrier Reef. A number of different types of vessels are available to explore the reef from yachts to self chartered boats and organised reef tours. Side trips can also be taken to the Atherton Tablelands of the Wet Tropics as well as a myriad of crater lakes, waterfalls, rivers and national parks
  
  
• Shopping - Cairns is a shopper's delight with international, national and locals products found in the city's many shopping arcades, plazas and galleries.
  
  
• Markets - Visit Rusty's markets, the Night Markets and the markets at the Pier and Kuranda for a selection og handmade wares, local arts and crafts and the freshest produce.
  
  
• Fishing - Choose from big game fishing, deep sea fishing, reef fishing or freshwater fishing in the lakes such as Tinaroo.
  
  
• Bushwalking - The Cairns region has a number of ideal walking tracks with varying degrees of difficulty
  
  
• Driving - 4 Wheel Driving and Nature Safaris in Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Park
  
  
• Walking - The Esplanade Walking Trail is a pleasant walk following the foreshore and taking in magnificent views across the estuary to the rainforested mountains.