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The city's coming alive — parks, walks, markets and the first beach days.
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A daily rotation of the venues with the highest Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings and information quality, not a firsthand review.
Reef Sprinter is an attraction in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 601 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Vintage train rides between Cairns & Kuranda, passing waterfalls, dense rainforest & Barron Gorge.
Steak, seafood and Australian sampler plates with crocodile and kangaroo, served by the waterfront.
Boat touring company for guided excursions out to the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns' iconic free saltwater swimming lagoon on the Esplanade — a tropical city centrepiece, rated 4.7 by thousands.
IGNIS Palm Cove is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 285 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Where Cairns is eating, drinking and hanging out.
Gigs, sport, theatre and things to do over the coming weeks.
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Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
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The Pier Bar
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55b Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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The Pier Bar
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KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm is an attraction in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 181 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
A spacious six-bedroom holiday house with tropical gardens, pool and tennis court, described by its website as near Kewarra Beach and Cairns.
A lovely bed and breakfast at Speewah near Kuranda in Cairns with a 4.9 rating across 11 guests.
Cassowary House is a place to stay in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Kuranda Ngorongoro Lodge is a place to stay in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 27 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Simple studios with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi, as well as 2 outdoor pools & a BBQ area.
A private beachfront holiday house in Kewarra Beach, with a pool, large garden and direct access to the sand.
A well-regarded stay at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns with a 4.0 rating across 6 guests.
Lists compiled from venue data and Spot Scores, updated as details change.
roundupCairns may be best known as the gateway to the reef and rainforest, but once the sun drops the city centre comes alive with a compact, walkable cluster of bars, breweries and live
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