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Muddy's Playground
Ollie #1 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Cairns Esplanade Swimming Lagoon
Ollie #2 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 199 reviews
Owner description: Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and...... more » Owner description: Escape the summer heat at one of Cairns’ best known landmarks, the Esplanade Lagoon. Set on the Cairns foreshore overlooking the Barrier Reef and Trinity Inlet, the 4800 sq metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers locals and tourists a year round safe swimming location. Saltwater is pumped from the inlet and filtered through a state of the art filtration system, to meet Australian Standards. The kids can enjoy the sandy edges, build sand castles and play in shallow water. On the other side of the Lagoon, visitors can lounge on the timber decks in moderate shade. Shady trees, landscaped gardens and open spaces all contribute to the leisurely atmosphere on the Esplanade The Lagoon is closed for cleaning every Wednesday from 6am - Midday ** NOTICE** Lagoon Programmed Maintenance Temporary Closure 2012. Our beautiful lagoon will need some routine maintenance in 2012. We will be upgrading and all sorts of things that helps to keep the lagoon working and that help to make the lagoon a wonderful place for you to visit. These works will require that the Lagoon is drained of all water.The lagoon will be closed for swimming from 4 June 2012 with an expected reopening of 23 June 2012. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and are sure that you will understand that this temporary closure is necessary to allow us to maintain the very high standards we strive for and that the lagoon's visitors expect. Please note that the Lagoon Parklands will still be fully accessible and that Muddy's playground and the Funship Playground will still be open. « less
Attraction type  Water Parks; Beaches; Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Skydive Mission Beach
Ollie #3 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Atherton Tablelands
Ollie #4 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Tour
Ollie #5 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Tablelands, Waterfalls, and Spanish Castle
Ollie #6 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Daintree Walkabout
Ollie #7 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Savannahlander - Day Tours
Ollie #8 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Savannahlander is a unique train journey that starts from Cairns, Australia. Using the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway it winds through he...... more » Owner description: The Savannahlander is a unique train journey that starts from Cairns, Australia. Using the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway it winds through he rainforest to the village of Kuranda and beyond. For the day tripper Mareeba is the best destination - with a bus connection back to Cairns via Kuranda. For those wanting a train trip through the Australian outback the train continues on to the end of the line at Forsayth. There are side visits to the Chillagoe caves, Cobbold Gorge and the Undara Lava Tubes available. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
Trinity Beach
Ollie #9 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens
Ollie #10 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Gallo DairyLand
Ollie #11 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
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Royal Flying Doctor Service - Cairns Base
Ollie #12 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Why is this worth doing? Many visitors pass through Cairns without learning much about life in Queensland beyond the tourist sights. The city is modern and built up but it is... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  6.1 km from city centre
Barrier Aviation
Ollie #13 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Reefs
JUTE Theatre Company
Ollie #14 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Cairns Wildlife Dome
Ollie #15 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews

Cairns Wildlife Dome is an all-weather wildlife exhibit enclosed by a 20 metre high glass dome on top of Cairns' iconic Reef Hotel Casino. You’ll be immersed in a replicated... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Kuranda, Coach, and Skyrail Tour
Ollie #16 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
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Crocodile Explorer
Ollie #17 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Trinity Inlet is a unique wilderness area only a short distance from Cairns. Discover the maze of waterways and mangroves, home to wild crocodiles,...... more » Owner description: Trinity Inlet is a unique wilderness area only a short distance from Cairns. Discover the maze of waterways and mangroves, home to wild crocodiles, over 70 species of fish and an array of birdlife. Get up close and personal with crocodiles via our exclusive access to the Cairns Crocodile Farm. Crocodile Explorer departs from Cairns daily at 9.30am & 1.30pm from the Reef Fleet Terminal. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Paradise Palms Country Club
Ollie #18 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  16.2 km from city centre
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The Reef Casino
Ollie #19 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs; Casinos
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Cairns Golf Club
Ollie #20 of 24 attractions in Cairns
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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