Cairns Airport 12 min
Crystal Cascades (23 min)
Group of small rainforest waterfalls flowing into natural swimming pools, reached by a short hike. Barron Gorge National Park (41 min)
Riverside park with dense tropical rainforests, plus trails leading to waterfall & gorge views. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises (8 min)
Coral reef and snorkeling Rusty's Markets (11 min)
Vibrant enclosed marketplace open weekends since 1975 for produce, apparel, gifts & flowers. Rainforestation Nature Park (31 min)
Veggie and BBQ buffets at 2 outdoor venues set in the lush tropical gardens of a nature reserve. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (17 min)
Sprawling eatery in an Indigenous cultural centre, delivering homestyle meals and a buffet. Cairns Aquarium (15 min)
Sizable home to over 16,000 specimens & showcasing 10 local ecosystems, there's also a restaurant. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (17 min)
7.5-km. rides in enclosed gondolas over rainforest canopy, with walks at 2 stations along the way. Cairns Botanic Gardens (9 min)
Guided & audio tours are offered at this botanical garden with a notable tropical plant collection. Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome (6 min)
Wildlife park with zip lines & rope climbing, plus interactive shows with crocodiles & koalas. Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises (8 min)
Eco-friendly Cairns travel company running catamaran reef & island tours & scuba & snorkel trips. Barron Falls (40 min)
A scenic trail leads to lookout points for this 250-m. cascade of water from the Barron River. Kuranda Scenic Railway (38 min)
Rainforest and koala Cairns Night Markets (14 min)
Bustling indoor market with many vendors, open evenings for shopping & casual dining. The Reef Hotel Casino (6 min)
Casino, roulette, poker, slot machine, and table game | 
