8 Best Things To Do in Cairns, Australia [with Suggested Tours]
Are you planning to travel to Cairns, Australia soon? Read our tips below on the things to do in Cairns with suggested tours!
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List of Best Things to do in Cairns, Australia
1. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
2. Cairns Botanic Gardens
Suggested Tour: Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour
3. Esplanade Boardwalk
4. Muddy’s Playground
Between the esplanade and the seashore, there is a very well-tended green area stretching for several kilometers. The Muddy’s water playground with fountains, small streams, and sand is an ideal stop for families with children who are out on the Esplanade in Cairns.
5. Josephine Falls
Suggested Tour: Rainforest, Waterfalls, Farmlands & Volcanic Crater Lake Day
6. The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
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The museum is superb, both in terms of scope, maintenance, and description of the exhibits. The owner has acquired a very large and amazing collection of tanks and cannons from various generations. You can see tanks from all nations and all imaginable types. A valuable visit for all those interested in military or contemporary history.
7. Green Island
Suggested Tour: Green Island Reef Catamaran Cruise from Cairns
8. Rusty’s Market
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If you are in Cairns, it is highly recommended to visit Rusty’s Market. There are not only regional fresh fruit and vegetables but also all kinds of snacks. However, those who are not interested in rummaging through vegetable stalls will quickly get bored here.
Where to stay in Cairns, Australia
Budget Hotel
Mad Monkey Central is situated in Cairns in the Queensland Region, 400 m from Cairns Convention Center. Fully renovated, the rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom and air-conditioning. Mad Monkey Central offers free WiFi throughout, free hot breakfast, free lockers, and free access to the local fitness center.
Price: Starts at $40 per night for a , includes taxes and charges, breakfast, and it’s non-refundable.
Luxury Hotel
Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants, and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar. Most of Riley’s contemporary rooms and suites have spacious balconies. Each room features its own Apple iPad control center complete with healthy-living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming, access to hundreds of complimentary movies and box sets, blackout blinds, a rainforest showerhead, and a Nespresso coffee machine with recyclable pods. Guests can also lounge poolside in a cabana or at Riley’s man-made beach or do laps in the lap pool.
Price: Starts at $215 per night for , includes taxes and charges, add $29 for breakfast, and it offers a free cancellation.
These are the possible things you can do in Cairns, Australia. So if you are ready to have a fun and exciting trip, you know what to do and where to go! So pack your things now and prepare yourself for a wonderful adventure in Cairns.
Fun Facts About Cairns
- Cairns is home to the most dangerous bird in the world, the Cassowary.
- It is also home to the largest moth in Australia.
- In 1923, Cairns became a recognized city.
- The city was named after William Wellington Cairns in 1876, who is Queensland’s governor at that time.

About the Writer
Hi there! I’m Fatima. My first major travel was in 2016 in the beautiful city of Cebu. After that, I got interested in traveling. Now I enjoy learning languages and other country’s cultures. My goal is to visit at least one country each year and to share my experiences with other people through writing or blogging. Witness my journey by following me on Instagram.

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