18 days in Cairns Itinerary

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.

Explore Cairns' surroundings by going to Port Douglas (Horseback Riding Tours, Safaris, &more), Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery (in Mossman) and Wangetti (Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Rex Lookout). Spend the 10th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Spend the 13th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: stroll through Esplanade Boardwalk, enjoy the sand and surf at Palm Cove Beach, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Cairns International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Cairns can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C.