Cairns Attractions

In Cairns there is an array of attractions, from the natural beauty of the reef and rainforests to the culture of Kuranda. The uniqueness that is Cairns provides a haven to experience all that the Tropical North has to offer.

You can relax by the beach, take a trip on the reef, dive and snorkel amongst the coral and other marine life or catch a gondala to the top of the rainforest and experience its tranquility. There are markets by day and by night, by the beach or by the rainforest, that offer a huge selection of cultural and exotic purchases to remind you of your trip to this unique part of the world. Take in a scenic drive north to the magnificient Wet Tropics Rainforests of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree or go barramundi fishing at Trinity Inlet. Whatever you do in Cairns, enjoy your stay, it will be a memorable experience.

About the Great Barrier Reef
About the Rainforests (Including the Daintree)
About the Beaches
About the Atherton Tablelands
Boating and Fishing
Cairns Calendar of Events

Kuranda Skyrail		Great Barrier Reef
View the magnificent tablelands from the world's longest gondola cableway.		Enjoy 344,000 square kilometres of marine park - yours to snorkel, swim, scuba dive or sail on.
Cairns Night Markets		Port Douglas Markets
The Cairns Night Markets operate on the Esplanade and have a large variety of stalls. Cairns Rusty Markets Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday		One hour from Cairns the Sunday Port Douglas markets are full of exciting stalls. Port Douglas Markets Every Sunday 8.30-1.30
Kuranda Markets		The Beaches
Operating every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday - the Kuranda Markets are unique and offer a variety of stalls.		Enjoy Cairn's beautiful beaches - Ellis Beach, Palm Cove and Trinity Beach are just some of the magnificent beaches Cairns has to offer.
Mossman Gorge		Nandroya Falls
Great place to take a dip and cool off. Enjoy the running water and water falls.		View the splendor of water falls amongst the tropical rainforests.
Flecker Botanical Gardens		Royal Harbour
Collins Avenue Edge Hill		54-60 Abbott Street Cairns
Tropical Botanic Garden containing plants, beautiful lakes and guided walks Hours: weekdays 7.30am - 5.30pm, weekends & holidays 8.30am-5.30pm.		Over 100 market stalls selling a wide variety of arts & crafts, jewellery, clothing and souvenirs and food.
Sugarworld		Undersea World
Hambledon Drive Edmonton		The Pier Marketplace, PierPoint Road Cairns
Sugarworld waterslide & restaurant opens 10.00am - 4.30pm on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Parklands containing BBQ facilities, tables, fruit orchid and playground opens daily 7.00am - 6.30pm.		Undersea World Cairns offers the opportunity to view the spectacular marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. See sharks being fed and take the chance to dive with the sharks.
Reef Gallery		Royal Flying Doctor Service of Aust.
Ground Floor, Pier Marketplace Cairns		1 Junction Street Edge Hill
An exciting gallery with an emphasis on quality original art.		Conducted tours of RFDS Visitors centre, theatrette, souvenir shop and aircraft display.
Yarrabah Menmuny Museum		Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral & Mining
c/ Post Office Yarrabah		Severin Street Parramatta Park
Museum in the Aboriginal community of Yarrabah with magnificent displays of aboriginal culture and history.		The Cairns Show is an annual event with an agricultural, pastoral and mining theme.
Koala Golf Tours		Cairns Golf Club
PO Box 660 Earlville		Bruce Highway Woree
Australia's only National Golf Tour Operator. We provide tours to exclusive private & public golf courses.		18 hole golf course with full amenities from professional shop including hire equipment.

Cairns Calendar of Events 2006