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Cairns City
10 Things to Do in Cairns (Beyond the Reef)
- Planning Guide
There is plenty to do in Cairns that has nothing to do with the reef. The Esplanade Lagoon, Rusty's Markets, the Botanic Gardens, Kuranda village, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and a hot air balloon over the Tablelands are all worth your time. Here are 10 great things to do in Cairns beyond the reef.
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Everything you need to know before visiting the Great Barrier Reef for the first time!
- First Time
- Great Barrier Reef
- Overseas Explorers
- Planning Guide
- Diving
- Queensland
- Snorkelling
- Port Douglas
- Cairns
- Queensland Guides
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef for the first time is easier than most people expect. Boats leave from Cairns and Port Douglas, with outer reef sites around 60 to 90 minutes away. Here is everything to know before your first visit, from choosing a tour to what to expect on the day.
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Getting Around Cairns Without a Car: Full Guide
- First Time
- Great Barrier Reef
- Public Transport
- Transport
- Overseas Explorers
- Planning Guide
- Queensland
- Kuranda
- Cairns
- Daintree Rainforest
- Queensland Guides
The Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Fitzroy Island and Kuranda are all easy to reach without a car, and guided tours handle the Daintree and the Tablelands from your hotel. Here is how to get around Cairns without driving, and when a car actually makes sense.
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Great Barrier Reef Tour Comparison: Outer vs Inner vs Island
- Great Barrier Reef
- Overseas Explorers
- Comparison
- Planning Guide
- Diving
- Queensland
- Reef Tours
- Snorkelling
- Port Douglas
- Cairns
- Queensland Guides
Outer reef tours travel 60 to 90 minutes offshore for clearer water and richer marine life. Inner reef and island trips make for an easier, more relaxed day out. Here is how Great Barrier Reef tours compare on visibility, time and cost, so you can pick the right one.
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How Many Days in Cairns? 3, 5 or 7, here’s the honest answer for First Timers
- Far North Queensland
- First Time
- Great Barrier Reef
- Overseas Explorers
- Planning Guide
- Queensland
- Atherton Tablelands
- Cairns
- Daintree Rainforest
- Itineraries
Most first timers need three to seven days in Cairns to cover the reef, the Daintree and the Atherton Tablelands, and five is the sweet spot. Here is how many days to spend in Cairns, with an honest take on what you can fit into three, five or seven days.
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