Cairns Airport 16 min
Barron Falls (43 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Kuranda Scenic Railway (42 min) Rainforest and koala Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (4 min) Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (21 min) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. The Reef Hotel Casino (5 min) Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Cairns Art Gallery (6 min) Restored 1936 government building, now a gallery featuring Australian art, with a gift shop & cafe. Cairns Botanic Gardens (13 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns Night Markets (8 min) Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Rusty's Markets (9 min) Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (2 min) Coral reef and snorkeling Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (2 min) Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (3 min) Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (21 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Rainforestation Nature Park (35 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cairns Aquarium (13 min) Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. |