Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cairns
Australia · CNS
Reef and rainforest, an hour apart in either direction.
About
Cairns is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, on the tropical northeast coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 169,312.
Source: Wikipedia — Cairns (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- nature · world class
- water sports · world class
- family friendly · excellent
- beaches · good
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan87°F23d wet
- Feb87°F20d wet
- Mar86°F21d wet
- Apr83°F16d wet
- May79°F13d wet
- Jun77°F9d wet
- Jul76°F9d wet
- Aug77°F7d wet
- Sep80°F10d wet
- Oct84°F8d wet
- Nov86°F12d wet
- Dec87°F16d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day TourFrom $1,347 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier ReefFrom $677 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & WaterfallFrom $839 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mountain Bike Tour - CairnsFrom $199 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from CairnsFrom $227 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ancient Egypt Night TourFrom $71 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 3.3 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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