Cairns Airport 9 min
Barron Falls (37 min) A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Barron Gorge National Park (37 min) Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Cairns Aquarium (18 min) Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (8 min) Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Cairns Night Markets (5 min) Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (14 min) Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Rusty's Markets (4 min) Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Rainforestation Nature Park (28 min) Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (7 min) Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Kuranda Scenic Railway (35 min) Rainforest and koala Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (14 min) 7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. The Reef Hotel Casino (6 min) Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (8 min) Coral reef and snorkeling Cairns Botanic Gardens (6 min) Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Crystal Cascades (20 min) Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. |