Things to Do in Cairns

Things to see and do in Cairns, Cairns highlights, Cairns activities and attractions, and points of interest in Cairns - the ALL NEW Jasons Cairns Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Cairns.

The Esplanade
Over 12 hectares of foreshore with landscaped parkland, a massive swimming lagoon, barbecues, a major walking/cycling track, cafés and a state-of-the-art youth activity centre.
City tour
Take a tour of the city's historic points of interest on the Red Explorer bus – the tour includes the Cairns Museum and the Cairns Regional Gallery.
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk
Explore a mangrove forest with a wander along the Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk near the entrance to Mount Whitfield Environmental Park – viewing towers, an observation platform and 11 species of mangrove.
Shopping
Excellent market shopping at the Pier Marketplace and Cairns Central, the night markets on The Esplanade and Rusty's Bazaar in Grafton Street on the weekend.
Cable Ski Cairns
A great day out for the whole family! One of only three facilities in offering cable waterskiing and cable wake-boarding, this is a unique watersport experience not to be missed.
Tank Arts Centre
Pick up some local art at the Tank Arts Centre, housed in the transformed cement and iron World War II naval supply tanks at Collins Avenue; exhibitions and artists' workshops.
Outback Opal Mine
Learn about Australia's national gemstone and discover how opals are mined in the Outback, just 30 minutes from Cairns at the Outback Opal Mine.
Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre
Open daily
Islands
Green Island and the islands of the Great Barrier Reef – tours to the outer reef and islands leave daily from the Trinity Wharf precinct.
Cairns Rainforest Dome
A spectacular all-weather wildlife exhibit encased in a 20m high glass dome on the rooftop of the Reef Hotel Casino.
Scenic walks
Flecker Botanic Gardens in Edge Hill, the boardwalk to Saltwater Creek and Centenary Lakes, the rainforest environment of Whitfield Range Environmental Park and the 3km Esplanade Walking Trail.
Day trips
Take a day trip to Cairns Beaches, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and Daintree.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
A spectacular gondola trip across the rainforest canopy.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
A 90 minute journey from Cairns to Kuranda, crossing gorges and ravines on century-old steel rail bridges and passing through 15 tunnels.
Festival Cairns
From 30 August to 20 September 2008. Both locals and visitors can be part of this multi-dimensional programme of free and ticketed events showcasing the best of the region over three fun-packed weeks. Highlights are the Carnival on Collins, Cairns Amateur Racing Carnival and the Festival Finale and Parade of Lights.
22nd Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic
From 4 to11 October 2008. Considered the best black marlin heavy tackle fishing competition in the world, this signature event attracts hundreds of anglers and observers from around the globe for a week of deep water excitement.

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