Cairns Region Attractions: Check out 117 things to do in Cairns Region with 4,371 reviews

Muddy's Playground, Cairns

^#1 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

52 reviews

Attraction type Playgrounds

Reef Experience Great Barrier Reef Australia

^#2 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

142 reviews

Owner description: For the ultimate reef experience… step aboard Reef Experience!Reef experience is one of the fastest catamarans departing Cairns daily, giving guests...... more » Owner description: For the ultimate reef experience… step aboard Reef Experience!Reef experience is one of the fastest catamarans departing Cairns daily, giving guests more time to discover two spectacular outer Barrier Reef locations. A perfect way to experience the most spectacular aquatic environment in the world, with friendly and attentive staff a free guided snorkel, introductory or certified dive, glass bottom boat tour in between relaxing on the oversized sundeck or in the air conditioned saloon.

Attraction type Reefs

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Smithfield

^#3 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

251 reviews

Owner description: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Australia, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World...... more » Owner description: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Australia, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.

Attraction type Trams; Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails

Distance 602.9 km from city centre

"ABSOLUTE MUST!!!" 22 May 2012
"An easy way to get to and from Kuranda" 21 May 2012
"Easy and breathtaking" 20 May 2012

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Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon, Cairns

^#4 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

328 reviews

Owner description: Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and...... more » Owner description: Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and Trinity Inlet, the 4800 sq metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers locals and tourists a year round safe swimming location. Saltwater is pumped from the inlet and filtered through a state of the art filtration system, to meet Australian Standards. The kids can enjoy the sandy edges, build sand castles and play in shallow water. On the other side of the Lagoon, visitors can lounge on the timber decks in moderate shade. Shady trees, landscaped gardens and open spaces all contribute to the leisurely atmosphere on the Esplanade The Lagoon is closed for cleaning every Wednesday from 6am - Midday ** NOTICE** Lagoon Programmed Maintenance Temporary Closure 2012. Our beautiful lagoon will need some routine maintenance in 2012. We will be upgrading and all sorts of things that helps to keep the lagoon working and that help to make the lagoon a wonderful place for you to visit. These works will require that the Lagoon is drained of all water.The lagoon will be closed for swimming from 6 June 2012 for up to four weeks. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and are sure that you will understand that this temporary closure is necessary to allow us to maintain the very high standards we strive for and that the lagoon's visitors expect. Please note that the Lagoon Parklands will still be fully accessible and that Muddy's playground and the Funship Playground will still be open.

Attraction type Water Parks; Beaches; Amusement/ Theme Parks

Distance 596.7 km from city centre

"Great for a swim" 25 May 2012
"An Oasis" 25 May 2012
"Relax without the crocs" 24 May 2012

Atherton Tablelands, Cairns

^#5 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

83 reviews

Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas

"Gorgeous natural scenery" 25 May 2012
"A visit to the Tablelands is always good" 23 May 2012
"rainforest, lakes and waterfalls. what more could..." 22 May 2012

Tablelands, Waterfalls, and Spanish Castle, Cairns

^#6 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

25 reviews

Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas

"love the waterfall trail" 21 May 2012
"Waterfalls" 13 May 2012
"Paronnella Park" 13 May 2012

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Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns

^#7 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

37 reviews

Attraction type Gardens

Distance 598.3 km from city centre

"Very nice" 24 May 2012
"Good but small" 23 May 2012
"amazed" 21 May 2012

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Skydive Mission Beach, Cairns

^#8 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

14 reviews

Attraction type Other

Distance 596.2 km from city centre

"Great experience" 20 May 2012
"So Scary" 20 Apr 2012
"rushed but fun" 20 Mar 2012

Royal Flying Doctor Service - Cairns Base, Cairns

^#9 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

9 reviews

Why is this worth doing? Many visitors pass through Cairns without learning much about life in Queensland beyond the tourist sights. The city is modern and built up but it is... more »

Attraction type Tourist/ Visitor Centres

"Angels in the air" 24 Apr 2012
"Come on international tourists!" 23 Apr 2012
"History that lives on" 23 Apr 2012

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Cairns Botanical Gardens

^#10 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

10 reviews

When in Cairns one place to spend some time is the Cairns Botanical Gardens. If you have a couple of hours to fill in and didn't want to go shopping or spend money so decided to... more »

Attraction type Gardens

Distance 598.4 km from city centre

"Tropical paradise" 23 Apr 2012
"Amazing environment - A must to experience" 6 Mar 2012
"Keeps drawing me back in" 28 Feb 2012

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Barrier Aviation, Cairns

^#11 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

11 reviews

Attraction type Tours; Reefs

Distance 599.3 km from city centre

"Great experience" 12 May 2012
"Very good value for price" 19 Apr 2012
"Once in a lifetime scenic flight experience - for..." 10 Apr 2012

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Atherton Tableland

^#12 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

11 reviews

Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Distance 1527.3 km from city centre

Trinity Beach, Cairns

^#13 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

17 reviews

Attraction type Beaches

"a little piece of paradise" 25 May 2012
"pretty but worth driving passed." 22 May 2012
"Trinity Beach - awesome" 22 May 2012

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Savannahlander - Day Tours, Cairns

^#14 of 36 attractions in Cairns Region

7 reviews

Owner description: The Savannahlander is a unique train journey that starts from Cairns, Australia. Using the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway it winds through he...... more » Owner description: The Savannahlander is a unique train journey that starts from Cairns, Australia. Using the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway it winds through he rainforest to the village of Kuranda and beyond. For the day tripper Mareeba is the best destination - with a bus connection back to Cairns via Kuranda. For those wanting a train trip through the Australian outback the train continues on to the end of the line at Forsayth. There are side visits to the Chillagoe caves, Cobbold Gorge and the Undara Lava Tubes available.

Attraction type Scenic Railroads

Distance 598.6 km from city centre