Into water sport? Then snorkel and scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef, white-water raft, or sail to tropical islands. Make sure you head out to the world's largest reef with your dive gear, togs and sunscreen. Take a day trip or, even better, book a night on one of the islands.
Helicopter tours, diving lessons, snorkel adventures, romantic getaways - you name it, Great Barrier has got it. If quieter pursuits are your style, then browse for crafts at country markets, fish for barramundi, enjoy rainforest tours, and see the wildlife.
Our Recommended Hotels
Cairns Resort by Outrigger, The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa, Hilton Cairns
Our Favourite Activities
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Night Zoo, Quicksilver Connections Outer Barrier Reef Experience
Things you must see and do in Cairns & Palm Cove
- Head out to the world's largest reef with your dive gear, togs and sunscreen. Take a day trip or, even better, book a night on one of the islands. Helicopter tours, diving lessons, snorkel adventures, romantic getaways - you name it, Great Barrier has got it.
- See the Undara Lava Tubes, next to Mt Surprise. They are among the largest and longest in the world.
- The region's three most awarded attractions are the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway. You can experience them all in one day.
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