Are you planning a weekend getaway in Cairns and want to make the most of your trip? We’ve listed all the best ways to spend a weekend in Cairns, just for you. Whether it’s rain or shine, we have selected a few different activities, experiences and highlights you can get involved with, to make your weekend in Cairns full of epic memories. Cairns really does have something for every kind of traveller, whether you’re a couple looking for a luxury stay, a family looking for an adventure-filled weekend or a group of friends excited for a thrill-seeking escape.

Yes, you should definitely visit Paronella Park! Paronella Park, located in South of Cairns, makes you feel as if you’re stepping into a page from the Jungle Book. Visitors from across the globe come to see Paronella Park for many reasons; its rich and unusual history, its natural beauty, the tropical locationand it’s wander-worthy scenery. Whatever brings you to Paronella Park you are sure to be met with breathtaking views and colourful rainforest flora and fauna.

Cairns, the unofficial capital of the north, enjoys endless sunshine and sub-tropical temperatures ranging between 23°C and 29°C year-round.

Cairns is paradise for families on vacation and there’s something to inspire awe and joy in every member of the family, of all ages.

The Daintree Rainforest is located north of Cairns and is the oldest living rainforest on Earth. Thriving for an estimated 135 million years, the biodiverse hotspot holds generations-old knowledge from the area's traditional custodians, the Kuku Yalanji First Nations people.

Wondering how long you need in Cairns? 3-5 days is a great place to start, but there are so many incredible adventures and attractions awaiting travelers in Cairns!

Learn about the challenges facing the largest living structure on Earth, what's being done to save it, and how you can play your part.

Here is some useful information about sharks on the Great Barrier Reef, including different species you may encounter and some statistics about how rare shark attacks in Australia actually are!

The islands and cays of the Great Barrier Reef provide vital breeding, feeding and migratory grounds for between 1.3 and 1.7 million seabirds, with the most popular perches being Heron Island, Raine Island, Michaelmas Cay and the Swain reefs. 

The good times don’t stop when the sun goes down in Cairns, in fact, there’s plenty of fun to be had under the moon, too.