Watch the sunlight bouncing off the water as it flows over Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris. Keep an eye out for pretty rainbows in the mist.

This Machans Beach cascade of water is an interesting spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's loads to do and see close by, including Esplanade Lagoon, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. Wander around at your leisure at Crystal Cascades & Lake Morris before making tracks to these other fine attractions.

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Sanctuary Palm Cove

Palm Cove

$430

per person

Jan 14 - Jan 17

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Roundtrip flight included

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)

Great location with lovely pool. Staff were so friendly and helpful with good recommendations. Would definitely stay again ☺️

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

The Reef House Adults Retreat

Palm Cove

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$762

per person

Jan 14 - Jan 17

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Roundtrip flight included

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)

Very convenient, quiet. Excellent staff and service. Top draw. Will be back.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Coral Sands Resort

Trinity Beach

$455

per person

Jan 14 - Jan 17

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Roundtrip flight included

Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (777 reviews)

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. I booked a 1 bed apartment which was very spacious, generously equipped in the kitchen with a lovely bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Everywhere was nice and clean, staff were friendly and helpful...especially with luggage and my apartment was on third floor and there isn't any lifts. Trinity Beach is a beautiful location and the resort is perfectly positioned for all amenities and just across the road from a stunning beach.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Free cancellation available

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

Free cancellation available

Attractions

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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

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It was a hot day as we strolled through the wetlands but the sites were amazing! We saw several types of tropical birds and a water snake!

Cattana Wetlands

Enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and explore Cattana Wetlands, a lovely green space in Cairns. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

Enjoy not just seeing military artifacts from 15 countries but also experiencing global war history, with artillery and vehicles from the 1800s to modern times.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station

4.5/5(206 reviews)

Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car.

Cairns Cable Ski

Hit the slopes at Cairns Cable Ski during your trip to Macalister Range. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.

Flecker Botanic Gardens which includes a park

Cairns Botanic Gardens

From ancient Aboriginal medicinal plants to the floral emblem of today’s Queensland state, this lovely tropical garden features fascinating vegetation.