The picture-perfect beachfront city of Cairns is packed with endless fun. From beach sports to family-friendly attractions, there are endless activities for you and your kids to enjoy! Here are our top picks for the best family fun activities found within Cairns.
Great Barrier Reef
An obvious, but necessary choice to pop on our list, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the go-to hot spots in Cairns. No matter your age, the Great Barrier Reef is sure to stun you, home to an endless array of marine wildlife, being the world’s biggest living thing ever in existence. Hoards of boats set out daily in the early mornings and cruise along this water wonderland, spotting to swim, snorkel, or scuba dives the region. Kids who aren’t confident swimmers can enjoy the floating devices handed out during the day, so they can paddle along the water’s surface to marvel at the fish and coral hidden below. Parents can take a quick swim around and then head back to the boat for a refreshing bubbly and fruit platter.
Green Island
For those wanting both the tropical greenery as well as the reef highlights, Green Island is the place to be. Being one of the best reef islands on the Great Barrier Reef, it blends together the rainforest day, the beach, and the reef all in one day. Visitors can hop on the 45-minute boat ride from Cairns and spend the entire day in this unspoilt tropical paradise. Taking a trek in the thick greenery to see the birdlife and land animals, before heading to the beachfront, and eventually swimming out to snorkel the shores!
Sky rail Rainforest Cableway
Escape the hustle and bustle of Cairns for the afternoon and take to the skies on the Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway. Simply hop on this state-of-the-art gondola with the family and spend a 90-minute journey cruising over the rainforest canopy to see the impressive sights of the region. Gliding over 7.5 kilometres of rainforest, visitors can spot the local bid life flying about as well as take a bunch of perfect family shots with the picturesque view in the backdrop.
Cairns Lagoon
If parents are ready for a relaxing beach day but aren’t willing to hire a car or take a tour out to the best regions, why not relax in the city? Cairns Lagoon is the man-made beach in Cairns, found on the city’s Esplanade which is packed with restaurants, grassy picnic sections, and picture-perfect views. Parents can sit back and relax on the soft sandy beach while kids can run around and splash in the warm waters nearby. Afterwards, the whole family can go to the local restaurants nearby to enjoy a mouthwatering seafood dinner to finish the day off right!
While you are in Cairns, why don’t you take a Cairns tour to explore the area?
