Amy & Richard's Guidebook

Amy & Richard
Amy & Richard
Amy & Richard's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Only 20 minutes away awaits a beautiful rainforest swimming area with BBQs waterfalls and swimming holes . Great for kids and the family.
184 locals recommend
Crystal Cascades
Redlynch Intake Road
184 locals recommend
Only 20 minutes away awaits a beautiful rainforest swimming area with BBQs waterfalls and swimming holes . Great for kids and the family.
Cairns Botanic Gardens is a great place to spend the day. Amazing display of rare tropical plants. There also a boardwalk and a few lakes. The gardens is only a short stroll from the Edge Hill food & cafe precinct with all its charm
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens
78-96 Collins Ave
235 locals recommend
Cairns Botanic Gardens is a great place to spend the day. Amazing display of rare tropical plants. There also a boardwalk and a few lakes. The gardens is only a short stroll from the Edge Hill food & cafe precinct with all its charm
This swimming area is only 1 hour south of Cairns and is a must see if you want to experience a pristine tropical rainforest and swimming area. Free of charge , don’t spend money for a tour guide !!! You can stop and have lunch in the quaint little town of Babinda or take lunch there and eat by the crystal clear swimming holes
69 locals recommend
Babinda Boulders
1 Munro St
69 locals recommend
This swimming area is only 1 hour south of Cairns and is a must see if you want to experience a pristine tropical rainforest and swimming area. Free of charge , don’t spend money for a tour guide !!! You can stop and have lunch in the quaint little town of Babinda or take lunch there and eat by the crystal clear swimming holes
What can I say , so many choices and so many popular companies to choose from . Do you research and pic a style of boat that suites you . Some cater to divers and snorkels whilst other cater to families
30 locals recommend
Great Barrier Reef
30 locals recommend
What can I say , so many choices and so many popular companies to choose from . Do you research and pic a style of boat that suites you . Some cater to divers and snorkels whilst other cater to families
A great little town up on the way to the Atherton Tablelands . Small town charm with animal sanctuaries , rustic market some funky little eateries and cafes . Self drive, take the train and or Skyrail
18 locals recommend
Kuranda Village Centre
Coondoo Street
18 locals recommend
A great little town up on the way to the Atherton Tablelands . Small town charm with animal sanctuaries , rustic market some funky little eateries and cafes . Self drive, take the train and or Skyrail
If you don’t make it to the reef or want to learn more about the GBR then visit this world class aquarium
152 locals recommend
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence St
152 locals recommend
If you don’t make it to the reef or want to learn more about the GBR then visit this world class aquarium

Food scene

Visit Cairns Esplanade for some great restaurants, swimming and shopping . You’ll be amazed at how green the city centre is and the variety of food you can find. The lagoon pool is a great place to relax with free BBQs as well
281 locals recommend
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
54 Esplanade
281 locals recommend
Visit Cairns Esplanade for some great restaurants, swimming and shopping . You’ll be amazed at how green the city centre is and the variety of food you can find. The lagoon pool is a great place to relax with free BBQs as well

Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in Australia with an amazing food scene and lined with palm tress and tropical gardens
153 locals recommend
Palm Cove
153 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful beaches in Australia with an amazing food scene and lined with palm tress and tropical gardens
One of the most beautiful coastal drives . One hour north of Cairns lies the picturesque town of Port Douglas. Amazing food scene and the lovely Four Mike beach
239 locals recommend
Port Douglas
239 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful coastal drives . One hour north of Cairns lies the picturesque town of Port Douglas. Amazing food scene and the lovely Four Mike beach

Shopping

Great air conditioned shopping centre in the Cairns CBD
173 locals recommend
Cairns Central Shopping Centre
21 McLeod St
173 locals recommend
Great air conditioned shopping centre in the Cairns CBD

Traveler advice

Ways to save

Free things to do in Cainrs

Botanic Gardens, Crystal Cascades , Northern Beach (Palm Cove , Ellis beach and Trinity Beach ), Day tripping to either Port Douglas , Babinda and Kuranda