Cairns

City Cairns, Queensland, Australia

What to expect

Cairns is a tropical paradise and the ideal base for exploring the world's largest coral reef system, with easy access to unforgettable snorkelling, diving, and reef tours. The city offers a range of family-friendly attractions, including the Cairns Aquarium, Butterfly Sanctuary, and kid-friendly tours on the reef. Visitors can also discover the wonders of the nearby Daintree Rainforest, relax and unwind at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, and enjoy the city's thriving food and nightlife scene. With its rich Indigenous culture, scenic coastal drives, and idyllic islands, Cairns is the ultimate destination for nature lovers and adventurers. The city has a range of activities suitable for families, including visits to beautiful waterfalls, scenic railway and cableway rides, and day trips to tropical islands

Plan your family visit to the Cairns with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We used Cairns as a base for our Great Barrier Reef trips and explored the city's attractions

Highlights: We enjoyed the city's laid-back atmosphere and the variety of activities it offered ✨

Australia for families with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We arrived in Cairns and found it to be a livable and human-scale city

Highlights: We enjoyed the city's pleasant atmosphere, green spaces, services, and great safety ✨

Queensland, Australia

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Muddy's playground, Cairns Art Gallery, and Rusty's Markets

Highlights: We enjoyed the playground, the art gallery, and the markets, but didn't love Cairns as a city ✨