Cairns trip planner

Create a fully customized day-by-day itinerary for free
Start planning your trip here!
+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip PlannerSouth Pacific  /  Australia  /  Queensland  /  Cairns Region  /  Cairns

Cairns

4.4
Scuba & Snorkeling · Water Sports · Hiking Trails
The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing. The city has an easygoing, unpretentious atmosphere that makes it easy for visitors to adjust to local life. Much of the appeal of Cairns comes from its backdrop of forested hills and flanked by attractive beaches. Our Australia travel itinerary planner allows you to schedule your trip to Cairns, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.
Create a full itinerary — for free!

Plan your trip to Cairns

  • Compose it!
    Your own itinerary for your car vacation, beach vacation, city trip, any near or distant journey ... ready within 10 minutes.
  • Customize it.
    Refine your plan. We find the best routes and opportunities.
  • Book it.
    Choose from the best accommodations (Expedia, AirBnB), airlines and activities, by yourself or share with travel professionals for the utmost experience. Up to 50% discount!
  • Do it yourself.
    Or share your plan with travel professionals for a customized trip

Places to visit with Cairns

Port DouglasTrip planner Best for: Scuba / Snorkeling, Safari, Water Sport Fraser IslandTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Water Body, Safari Cape TribulationTrip planner Best for: River Rafting / Tubing, National Park, Hiking Trail NoosaTrip planner Best for: National Park, Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing BrisbaneTrip planner Best for: Park, Wildlife Area, Garden
Flight deals in Cairns
  • Round trip
  • One way
Powered by
Rent a car in Cairns
Powered by
Tourism Australia

Message from Tourism Australia

The gateway to Queensland's tropical north, Cairns is a laid-back city best enjoyed outdoors. Visit Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but don't miss the great things to do in and around town. You'll find brilliant cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches nearby. Relax by a resort pool or spend your days exploring this tropical oasis. International flights arrive at Cairns Airport, a 10 to 15 minute drive from the city centre. In Cairns you'll find plenty of activities to get your heart racing.