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Diver coming face to face with a large Maori wrasse at Norman Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef near Cairns

Norman Reef guide to one of the outer reef’s best spots

Most reef sites off Cairns are good. Norman Reef is the one divers and snorkellers talk about afterwards. Sitting on the outer edge of the…
Two snorkellers enjoying the clear blue waters at Agincourt Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas

Agincourt Reef guide for divers and snorkellers

If you want to experience the Great Barrier Reef at its most pristine, Agincourt Reef is the place to go. Located on the very edge…
Scuba diver exploring a healthy coral reef at Moore Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef near Cairns

Moore Reef guide for your first taste of the outer reef

Some reef experiences require a choice – dive or snorkel, active or relaxed, beginner or experienced. Moore Reef is one of the few that genuinely…
Family with two kids snorkelling in clear turquoise water on a family-friendly reef tour from Cairns

Best Family-Friendly Tours Cairns: Fun for Every Age 

Planning tours in Cairns with kids is easier than you might expect – but choosing the right tour for your family’s ages and swimming abilities…
Kids snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef on a family tour from Cairns, with a tour vessel in the background

The Cairns with kids guide: keeping the whole family happy

Cairns works surprisingly well for families. The reef, the rainforest, the wildlife, the wide Esplanade with its free lagoon and playgrounds – most of what…
Group of rafters paddling through white water rapids on a Cairns white water rafting tour

Cairns White Water Rafting Guide: Which River, Which Rapids?

Cairns is one of the best places in the world to go white water rafting – and that’s not local exaggeration. The Tully River hosted…
Hot air balloons floating over green farmland at sunrise on the Atherton Tablelands.

Sunrise over the Tablelands – the hot air balloon guide Cairns

Floating silently above the Atherton Tablelands at sunrise, watching kangaroos graze in golden paddocks below – this is one of those Cairns experiences that stays…
Aerial view of vast coral reef formations in varying shades of blue and turquoise water, with a small boat visible below.

7-day cairns itinerary: A full week of reef, rainforest and outback

A week in Cairns gives you the complete Tropical North Queensland experience – time to explore the Great Barrier Reef in depth, venture into ancient…

5-Day Cairns Itinerary: Reef, rainforest and everything in between

Five days in Cairns hits the sweet spot for most first-time visitors – enough time to experience the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Atherton…
Snorkelers in wetsuits floating at the ocean surface near a dive boat, wearing masks and snorkels.

3-day Cairns itinerary: The perfect long weekend guide

Three days in Cairns is just enough time to hit the region’s three major experiences – the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and Kuranda…
Beachgoers relaxing and kayaking on a palm-fringed white sand beach with clear turquoise water.

Best shore excursions for cruise passengers

Not all shore excursions are created equal when you’re working with a fixed port window and a hard deadline to be back at the ship.…
Aerial view of a snorkeling boat with swimmers in the water above vibrant turquoise coral reef

Cairns cruise ship schedule: What to know before you dock

Cruising into Cairns is a unique experience with the city right at your doorstep. Cairns is the Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the…
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