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Things To Do In Cairns For Cruise Ship Visitors

Docking at Cairns during your cruise voyage along Australia’s East Coast and seeking activities to engage in? You’re in luck!

Whether it’s exploring the nearby islands and the outer reef, taking to the skies for an aerial escapade, or delving into the wild for crocodile encounters and river rafting, discovering thrilling pursuits suitable for families, couples, solo adventurers, and seniors is an effortless endeavour!

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
Cruise ship holidays: how to spend your day in Cairns

Heading to Cairns on a cruise ship? Whether you want to head out to explore the Great Barrier Reef or Wet Tropics Rainforest on an excursion, or simply want to relax and explore the city, here’s how to spend your day in Cairns.

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Great Barrier Reef
This is what a day on the reef looks like

Ready to dive in? Pack your swimmers, hat and sunscreen. Quicksilver Cruises has you covered with all the rest.

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
8 Free ideas for family fun in Cairns

Outdoor loving families will have a tonne of fun in Tropical North Queensland and the best part about holidaying in the tropics is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself. Here are our top 8 free things to do as a family in TNQ.

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
50 must-do day trips from Cairns

While Cairns itself is known for its laid back city vibes and stunning esplanade, the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, waterfalls and quirky townships are just a stone’s throw away. Grab a pen and paper and add these day trips from Cairns to your holiday bucket list.

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Great Barrier Reef
25 Fun facts about the Great Barrier Reef

As you’d expect from one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef is home to some weird, wonderful and just plain loveable creatures. Here’s 25 fun Great Barrier Reef facts about a marine world larger than Italy.

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Rocco by Crystalbrook
Cairns & Northern Beaches
Bars & breweries to check out in Cairns CBD

A big part of travelling is finding the perfect spot to have a cold drink at the end of a day adventuring. Here’s where to quench your thirst in Cairns, whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur, beer buff, gin junkie or simply love a glass of wine with a view.

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Mudcrab to mangoes: your guide to eating local in Cairns

From earthy bush tucker and exotic fruits to ocean-caught seafood and a biodynamic dairy farm, Tropical North Queensland offers up a menu with a unique ingredients list.

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
10 Instagram locations near Cairns

With endless picturesque places on the doorstep, you’re spoilt for choice as soon as you touch down in the tropics. Send your holiday posts to the top of the feed with these Instagram locations near Cairns.

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