Cairns Airport 6 min
The Reef Hotel Casino (8 min) Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (30 min) Rainforest-like aviary featuring over 2000 butterflies, plus educational exhibits & a gift shop. Barron Gorge National Park (35 min) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (9 min) Coral reef and snorkeling Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (11 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Kuranda Scenic Railway (32 min) Rainforest and koala Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (9 min) Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (8 min) Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Rainforestation Nature Park (25 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cairns Night Markets (5 min) Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Cairns Botanic Gardens (3 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns Aquarium (4 min) Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (11 min) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Rusty's Markets (6 min) Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Barron Falls (34 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. |