When is The Reef Eye open?

The Reef Eye is open: Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

What hotels are near The Reef Eye?

Hotels near The Reef Eye: (0.03 km) Entrepreneur & traveller base 15 mins walk to city, shared accommodation (0.11 km) Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns (0.21 km) Globetrotters International (0.13 km) Rydges Esplanade Holiday Apartments (0.19 km) Bay Village Tropical Retreat View all hotels near The Reef Eye on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near The Reef Eye?

Restaurants near The Reef Eye: (0.00 km) Quincy's (0.17 km) Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant (0.14 km) Coral Hedge Brassiere Restaurant and Bar (0.38 km) Bagus Cafe (0.35 km) Muddy's Cafe View all restaurants near The Reef Eye on Tripadvisor

The Reef Eye: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

#64 of 95 things to do in Cairns

Points of Interest & Landmarks

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Up high in the air

Oct. 2023 • Couples

A little unsure but perfectly safe and wow what a view over the city and harbour
Had 6 full rotations
Enjoy

Written 18 October 2023

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