What To Do In Cairns For A Day?
So, you’re planning a day in Cairns, but you’re unsure what to do? Luckily, you have come to the right place! We’ve listed all the best ways to spend a day in Cairns. Whether it’s rain or shine, we have selected a few different activities, tours and adventures you can get involved with, to make your day in Cairns the most memorable. Whether you’re chasing a day of diving, a magical rainforest adventure, a thrill-seeking escape, or a backpacker-friendly experience, Cairns really does have something for every kind of traveller.
How To Spend One Day In Cairns
Here are some recommendations for how to spend one day in Cairns, whether you want the reef, rainforest, adventure, or any combination of these Cairns highlights. You'll want to make the most of your day in Cairns, so here are a few different options to choose from!
Here are some of the most popular Great Barrier Reef day tours from Cairns!
Spend your day on the Great Barrier Reef
The biggest highlight in Cairns is a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and there are plenty of different ways to see this natural wonder. You can visit the reef from a catamaran, from a glass-bottom boat or even straight off an island. Whichever you choose, you’ll be spending your day swimming around the corals, floating over giant clams and tropical fishes. Don’t miss out on your chance to catch sight of a turtle; the Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of turtle!
Spend your day in the rainforest
If you don’t fancy a swim, why not immerse yourself in the oldest living rainforest on planet Earth?! This magical place is located North of Cairns and is home to thousands of plant, animal and insect species, stretching from Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation. This rainforest is home to the second largest bird in the world, the cassowary, an endangered and protected species with distinct and colourful features. Visit this bio-diverse part of Tropical North Queensland, it does not disappoint.
A day in Cairns for the daredevils among us
Our thrill-seeking and adrenaline tours are the best ways to create an unforgettable day trip in Cairns. Plunge, dive, jump or glide your way into a thrilling experience. Choose to spend your day skydiving, bungee jumping or floating across the tablelands in a hot air balloon - this is where you’ll find the most exhilarating day trips for all the daredevils among us.
What to do on a rainy day in Cairns?
Occasionally it does rain in the wet tropics but, don’t let this stop you from enjoying Cairns. Even when the sun isn’t shining, there is still so much to see, do and explore. Top rainy-day activities would be hopping aboard a crocodile tour, a visit to the Cairns aquarium or taking part in thrill-seeking activities like the Barron River Rafting. Even if it rains in Cairns, the temperature usually remains warm, so pack your raincoat and enjoy a rainy day in Cairns.
What to do for a day in Cairns City?
If you need to stick to the city for your day in Cairns, there are still plenty of activities to keep you busy. Start your morning looking through the amazing and tropical local produce of Rusty’s market. Pick up everything you need for a picnic and head to the Cairns Esplanade for lunch. BBQ facilities are on-site, and for the extra hot days, you can take a dip in the Cairns Lagoon! Or stop by the Cairns Aquarium and see all the wonderful underwater creatures. For adventure in the city, take a swing in a zipline over Goliath the crocodile at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife dome. If you’re all about a relaxed meander amongst the colourful flora of far North Queensland, take a stroll through the Cairns Botanical Gardens.
