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If you’re travelling with the kids, plan ahead and make the most of your time in Cairns with this family-friendly Cairns holiday itinerary planner.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 1: Get a lay of the land\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAM\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_402025\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402025\" class=\"wp-image-402025\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld.jpg\" alt=\"Rustys Market | Itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld.jpg 1080w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld-768x960.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld-553x691.jpg 553w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld-335x419.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rustys-markets-mycolourfulworld-1050x1313.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-402025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mycolourfulworld_/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@mycolourfulworld_\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThey say the way to a (wo)man’s heart is through his stomach – but we think the same rings true of destinations.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you’re looking for love at first bite, time your trip for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday to see Rusty’s Market in full swing. Do as the locals do and start your morning here, stocking up on snacks for your adventures ahead.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThis taste of the tropics comes by way of a market that’s 180 stalls strong, with everything from fresh produce from the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/atherton-tablelands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E to delicatessen goodies from the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E. The kids will love sipping on a fresh coconut and ogling the weird and wonderful tropical fruits like rambutan, black sapote and jackfruit. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-standard-landscape wp-image-402027\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mantra-trilogy-cairns-691x461.jpeg\" alt=\"Mantra Trilogy Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mantra-trilogy-cairns-691x461.jpeg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mantra-trilogy-cairns-1048x699.jpeg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMake Cairns your base for three nights, and if you can swing it, splurge for Esplanade-facing digs. Water views aren’t just a nice-to-have in this itinerary, they’ll mean you don’t need a hire car for the first part of the trip. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFor families, our pick is \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/mantra-trilogy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMantra Trilogy\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, which is less of a hotel and more of a self-contained apartment situation. If Mantra’s your base, you’ll be able to take a 2.5km stroll along the flat waterfront boardwalk to watch the sun set over the reef – and reach a handful of \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/09/family-restaurants-cafes-cairns-port-douglas/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethese kid-friendly restaurants\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E on foot.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe bonus of this waterfront location is that if the kids need a change of scenery from the onsite resort-style swimming pool, you can swap to the 4800-square metre swimming pool at \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/19/free-swimming-pools-water-parks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECairns Lagoon\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGet straight into the tropical spirit with a fresh seafood platter that doesn’t leave the trawler, dining at \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/09/14/a-locals-guide-to-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPrawn Star\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E. Take your pick at this floating restaurant – cooked to order or served fresh.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 2: Dive into the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-52834 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sunlover-moore-reef-pontoon-the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-tropical-north-queensland--691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlover Pontoon | Itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sunlover-moore-reef-pontoon-the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-tropical-north-queensland--691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sunlover-moore-reef-pontoon-the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-tropical-north-queensland--1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESince time isn’t of the essence this holiday, opt for a full-day Great Barrier Reef tour for max snorkel time. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf Google has you splitting hairs on which reef trip is for you, we have you covered with \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/11/11/great-barrier-reef-tours/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, which goes behind the scenes of our favourite operators. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/sunlover-reef-cruises-moore-reef-daily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESunlover\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E will have you out on the water for longer than a school day, departing the marina at 8:30am and returning before sunset at 5:20pm.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIn between, you’ll tick off \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/fitzroy-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFitzroy Island\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E and their Moore Reef pontoon, with four hours of free time to snorkel and try their onboard facilities (\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/01/20/how-to-see-the-great-barrier-reef-without-getting-wet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eperfect for non-swimmers\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E) like an underwater observatory, semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf that’s not enough action for you, hold onto your fins because this pontoon also has a theme park-worthy waterslide to really make an entrance into this World Heritage-listed wonder. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThere’s no need to venture from the marina to fuel up for the night. Mondo on the Waterfront is family-friendly with outdoor dining where kids can run around without anyone blinking an eye. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe menu covers a lot of ground across six pages, but importantly, has a kids menu where you’ll leave with change from $10.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 3: Swap reef for rainforest\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_401495\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-401495\" class=\"wp-image-401495 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-jilarapearl-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Skyrail | Itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-jilarapearl-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-jilarapearl-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-401495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jilarapearl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@jilarapearl\u003C/a\u003E via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tropicalnorthqueensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@tropicalnorthqueensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you thought the rainforest behind Cairns was just called the Daintree, you have much to learn about the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/13/world-heritage-wet-tropics-rainforest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eprecincts that make up the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EStart out with a visit to its Cairns Central section, joining \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E for a gondola-glide over the forest. A transfer service will collect you from your hotel, taking you to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal where you’ll experience the rainforest from a new perspective. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe ride to Kuranda’s heights packs a feature-film (aka 1.5 hours) worth of rainforest watching into your morning, all done from the comfort of an air-conditioned gondola. You’ll have the opportunity to break up the journey with lookouts at the Red Peak and Barron Falls mid-stations, and a ranger-guided forest tour at Red Peak station.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMix up your return journey with a train ride back to Cairns onboard one of the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/06/13/train-journeys-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eworld’s most scenic rail journeys\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/kuranda-scenic-railway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKuranda Scenic Rail\u003C/a\u003E. The one-and-a-half hour ride includes a stop at Barron Falls, which in the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/07/wet-season-tropical-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ewet season, put on a thunderous show\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFinishing at Freshwater Station, a coach will transfer you back to your hotel – proving this is the most accessible section of the Wet Tropics – just 20 minutes from your doorstep.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EEat where the locals eat with a cheap and cheerful bowl of ramen at Ganbaranba Noodle Colosseum. The line out the door and lickety-split service are both indications this hole-in-the-wall are specialists in delicious dinners. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ETip: If your kids don’t dig noodles, best give this dining experience a swift detour because they only sell ramen (+ gyoza) and try somewhere else on \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/05/08/foodie-itinerary-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethis list\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 4: Hire a car to go north\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_44119\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44119\" class=\"wp-image-44119 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/palm-cove-palm-trees-great-barrier-reef-drive-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Palm Cove | Itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/palm-cove-palm-trees-great-barrier-reef-drive.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/palm-cove-palm-trees-great-barrier-reef-drive-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/palm-cove-palm-trees-great-barrier-reef-drive-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-44119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.kristaeppelstun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@kristaeppelstun\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECheck out of your Esplanade home and hire a car to discover a place where it’s always holiday o’clock, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt might only be 30 minutes north of Cairns but the holiday-vibes are always on tap, largely thanks to its esplanade, lined with palm trees and paperbarks.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESpend the morning on the water with Pacific Watersports to SUP your way to Double Island. You’ll want to get onto the water to look back at the mainland and marvel at the geology of Cairns, where rainforest-clad mountains meet the sea.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKeen to stay longer? Here’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/12/10-things-to-do-in-palm-cove-for-maximum-holiday-vibes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E10 ways to maximise the holiday vibes\u003C/a\u003E in Palm Cove.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThere’s plenty of rivalries in the world – Coke v Pepsi, McDonalds v Burger King – and then there’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E v \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/port-douglas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, two destinations that battle it out for who does #resortlife better. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESettle the debate by putting another 43km on the odometer taking the Great Barrier Reef Drive and find out for yourself. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe road trip between the two is car-commercial worthy, hugging the coastline with hair-pin bends and plenty of lookouts to pull over and marvel at the view. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWhen a town’s major industry is tourism, you know the accommodation choices are bound to be good. We pillow tested them all to bring you \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/26/port-douglas-accommodation-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, so choose your favourite and check-in for the next two nights. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ETonight, dine at Port Douglas institution Salsa Bar & Grill whose modern Australian menu has been creating food envy for the past 22 years. Its history in feeding Port Douglas is nothing short of legendary, as is their ‘gnocchi of the day’. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 5: Cross the Daintree River\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-54698\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Jungle Surfing | itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/17879813_10154507399605098_1370078231567888069_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDiscover the northern frontier of the Wet Tropics, by road tripping two hours north of Port Douglas to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E for the day. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EUp here the trees wear more rings than the Amazon Rainforest and play habitat to animals you can only spot here. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou’ll be spoilt for day-trip choice as soon as you cross the Daintree River – but we’d recommend flying over it with \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/jungle-surfing-canopy-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EJungle Surfing Canopy Tours\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E for a high-action, kid-friendly activity. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWant to know more about the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E? Check out these \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/09/19/visit-the-daintree-rainforest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ereasons you need to visit the Daintree right now\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ETo kick it casual, pop down to the BBQs at Rex Smeal Park to cook up dinner al-fresco. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EOr, why not make use of the hotel’s babysitter and have a date night Port Douglas style? Make a booking for two at 2Fish, whose menu favours seafood (in case the name didn’t give it away) with the likes of Panang bug tails, yellowfin tuna and tiger prawn linguine on the menu. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 6: Rest and reset\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_46753\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46753\" class=\"wp-image-46753 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sunset-sail-e1551740518517.jpg\" alt=\"Port Douglas | itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"864\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-46753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therawphoto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E @therawphoto\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E didn’t earn its reputation as a relaxing resort playground because everyone is busy doing activities all the time.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ETest out your resort pool, take a nap, wander along Four Mile Beach and be sure to put down a picnic rug in Rex Smeal Park to watch sailboats cruise by. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you’re having trouble sitting still, there’s always \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/07/31/port-douglas-shopping-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethese shopping hot spots\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E to give your wallet a workout and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/20/things-to-do-port-douglas-daintree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E33 more things to do in Port Douglas\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E to keep you out of trouble. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you like your beer brewed locally and made from money-can’t-buy ingredients like the pure waters of  Mossman Gorge, then get yourself to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/hemingways-brewery-port-douglas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHemingway’s\u003C/a\u003E on the marina. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s not just beer – but food too – complete with kids menu to keep everyone happy. You’ll find pub bites like chicken wings and sliders on the menu along with more substantial serves from the grill. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFollow it up with a brewery tour, where you can explore the makings of Hemingway’s craft beer which finishes with a guided tasting. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPssst – if bedtimes aren’t your biggest worry when it comes to travelling, be sure to also check out these \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/09/03/what-to-do-in-port-douglas-at-night/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethings to do in Port Douglas after dark\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 7:  Take a history lesson\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-standard-landscape wp-image-33828\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/indigenous-tour-mossman-gorge-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Mossman Gorge tour | itinerary planner Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/indigenous-tour-mossman-gorge.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/indigenous-tour-mossman-gorge-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/indigenous-tour-mossman-gorge-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou don’t have to venture far from Port Douglas to find stories of the world’s oldest living culture. In fact, 15 minutes is all you need to find your way to the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/mossman-gorge-daintree-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMossman Gorge\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECentre\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s well worth the investment in a Dreamtime tour, where a Kuku Yalanji guide, one of the traditional owners, will share their stories from past and present. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EEach tour starts with a smoke cleansing ceremony before a 90-minute walking tour, covering the basics of bush tucker and traditional medicine.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EProving sustainability and zero waste have been around a lot longer than we have, the stories of the Kuku Yalanji will leave you feeling like you should listen to the seasons and mother nature more in your day-to-day life. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s a fitting end to your time in Tropical North Queensland, and you’ll have 90 minutes drive back to Cairns to discuss your holiday highlights before returning to the normal daily grind. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen was the last time you took your family to Cairns?\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1551739080000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EHello tropical holiday!\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"itinerary-planner-7-days-cairns","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/palm-cove.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/palm-cove.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"The ultimate Cairns itinerary for families","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Itinerary"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Itineraries","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Cairns 7 day itinerary planner","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_GreenIsland_Islands_JesseLindemann_144577.jpg","alt":"Green Island | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Chelsea\t Tromans","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:55:35.595Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/b/bftK1CbORYLG5jFyKp-L/profile.profile.image","alt":"Chelsea\t Tromans"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re looking for a family holiday that has it all - fun and adventure, relaxation and quality family time, and a dose of unbeatable nature - then clear a week in your calendar for this \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E itinerary for families.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only does the capital of Tropical North Queensland have \u003Cu style=\"\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns-holiday-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns holiday guide\"\u003Ea lot to offer\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E families, it’s also the perfect base for exploring some truly spectacular corners of Queensland.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith World Heritage-listed reef AND rainforest at your doorstep, make the most of your time with this Cairns & Great Barrier Reef itinerary for families that want to do more than just hang by the pool at a tropical resort.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 1: Get a lay of the land\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAM\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image303d0dca-c441-41c7-aa02-0881f073b929":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_RustysMarket_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_144567.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_RustysMarket_FoodBeverage_JesseLindemann_144567.jpg","alt":"Mother and child shopping at Rusty's Markets | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image303d0dca-c441-41c7-aa02-0881f073b929.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964233/2021-tnq-cairns-rustysmarket-foodbeverage-jesselindemann-144567.jpeg","uuid":"a2c0df75-4bcd-4d7b-9758-12f4a56be381","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text97427274-6171-40e1-adb0-5c351c6991f6":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDining out for every meal while on holiday can get expensive, so begin your Cairns trip by stocking up on supplies. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Rusty’s Market in the CBD is in full swing. Do as the locals do and start your morning here, grabbing plenty of snacks and fresh produce for your adventures ahead.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis taste of the tropics comes by way of a market that’s 180 stalls strong, with everything from fresh produce from the \u003Cu style=\"\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E to delicatessen goodies from the \u003Cu style=\"\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/visit-the-daintree-rainforest.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"visit Daintree Rainforest\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. The kids will love sipping on a fresh coconut and ogling the weird and wonderful tropical fruits that grow locally like rambutan, black sapote and jackfruit. There are also other market stalls like clothing and bric-a-brac for finding unique local treasures. \u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPM\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image7bee0281-a7e2-4339-b352-1aff6c22d2c6":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_CairnsLagoon_CityExperriences_JesseLindemann_144542.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_CairnsLagoon_CityExperriences_JesseLindemann_144542.jpg","alt":"Family enjoying the Cairns Lagoon | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image7bee0281-a7e2-4339-b352-1aff6c22d2c6.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964291/2021-tnq-cairns-cairnslagoon-cityexperriences-jesselindemann-144542.jpeg","uuid":"5425ce63-3845-433b-9bcf-0a118f3fd442","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textbc20c826-ee5a-4683-9882-a2fed4d86cfb":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMake Cairns your base for three nights, and if you can swing it, splurge for Esplanade-facing accommodation. Water views aren’t just a nice-to-have in this itinerary, they’ll mean you don’t need a hire car for the first part of the trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor families, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25f2f2cbcbe7073ad8d81-mantra-trilogy\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mantra Trilogy Cairns\"\u003EMantra Trilogy\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is a great choice. It’s less of a hotel and more of a self-contained apartment situation. With Mantra as your base, you’ll be able to take a 2.5km stroll along the flat waterfront boardwalk to watch the sunset over the reef – and reach a handful of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/summer-in-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"summer in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Ethese kid-friendly restaurants\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E on foot.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe bonus of this waterfront location is that if the kids need a change of scenery from the resort-style swimming pool, you can swap to the beach-inspired swimming pool at the Esplanade’s \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/sports-and-recreation/free-swimming-pools-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"free swimming pools Queensland\"\u003ECairns Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor dinner, get straight into the tropical spirit with a fresh seafood platter that doesn’t leave the trawler at Prawn Star. Take your pick at this floating restaurant – cooked to order or served fresh.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 2: Dive into the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image3d0da8e5-a40f-4734-a9f4-ebe1141a575a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_SunloverReefCruises_DivingSnorkelling_Biopixel_141632.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_SunloverReefCruises_DivingSnorkelling_Biopixel_141632.jpg","alt":"Family swimming with a turtle Sunlover Reef Cruises | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3d0da8e5-a40f-4734-a9f4-ebe1141a575a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964347/2021-tnq-sunloverreefcruises-divingsnorkelling-biopixel-141632.jpeg","uuid":"06aeb679-9558-48ce-9dad-2fba5610b7fc","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text8cd828ae-32ad-4cd6-9018-d6365d9b9378":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESince time isn’t of the essence this holiday, opt for a full-day \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E tour for maximum snorkelling time.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a good family-friendly choice, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-65f7e75969eef72046b02033-sunlover-reef-cruises\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESunlover\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E will have you out on the water for longer than a school day, departing the marina at 8:30am and returning before sunset at 5:30pm.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn between, you’ll swing by \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fded5f1565045da2e32-fitzroy-island-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fitzroy Island National Park\"\u003EFitzroy Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E before heading out to the Moore Reef pontoon, with four hours of free time to snorkel and try their onboard facilities (\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/how-to-see-the-great-barrier-reef-without-getting-wet.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"ways to see Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Eperfect for non-swimmers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E) like an underwater observatory, semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf that’s not enough action for the kids, this pontoon also has a theme park-worthy waterslide to really make an entrance into this World Heritage-listed wonder.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to research some other Great Barrier Reef tour options? Here’s our advice for \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/heres-how-to-find-the-best-great-barrier-reef-tours-for-you.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best Great Barrier Reef tours\"\u003Echoosing the best tour for your family\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you’ve returned to dry land, there’s no need to venture from the marina to fuel up for the night. Mondo on the Waterfront is family-friendly with outdoor dining where kids can run around without anyone blinking an eye.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe menu covers a lot of ground, from sharing options to raw and organic dishes, and classics like burgers, chicken schnitzel and an array of Asian favourites. But most importantly, it has a kids menu where all choices are just $11.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 3: Swap reef for rainforest\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagee60f5c73-2927-4946-8014-b5beeb1f8d6a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_BarronGorgeNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@everythingtravel_australia.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_BarronGorgeNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_@everythingtravel_australia.jpg","alt":"Barron Gorge National Park | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagee60f5c73-2927-4946-8014-b5beeb1f8d6a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964402/2019-tnq-barrongorgenationalpark-naturallandscapes--everythingtravel-australia.jpeg","uuid":"ad871f8a-0742-4c57-b3f3-b8d52497d7dd","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/everythingtravel_australia/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@everythingtravel_australia\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text89a86401-dca1-478d-abc1-92d7d14c0aca":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you thought the rainforest behind Cairns was just called the Daintree, you have much to learn about the precincts that make up the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart out with a visit to its Cairns Central section, joining \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b266302cbcbe7073adfd32-skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E for a gondola-glide over the forest. A transfer service will collect you from your hotel, taking you to Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal where you’ll experience the rainforest from a new perspective.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ride to Kuranda’s heights packs a feature-film (aka 1.5 hours) worth of rainforest watching into your morning, all done from the comfort of an air-conditioned gondola. You’ll have the opportunity to break up the journey with lookouts at the Red Peak and Barron Falls mid-stations, and a complimentary ranger-guided forest tour at Red Peak station.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMix up your return journey with a train ride back to Cairns onboard one of the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/travel-information/7-queensland-train-journeys-you-cant-miss.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eworld’s most scenic rail journeys\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fb32cbcbe7073ad9864-kuranda-scenic-railway\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Kuranda Scenic Railway Cairns\"\u003EKuranda Scenic Rail\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. The one-and-a-half hour ride includes a stop at Barron Falls, which in the wet season, puts on a thunderous show.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinishing at Freshwater Station, a coach will transfer you back to your hotel – proving this is the most accessible section of the Wet Tropics, just 15 minutes from your doorstep.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETonight, eat where the locals eat with a cheap and cheerful bowl of ramen at Ganbaranba Noodle Colosseum in the heart of Cairns. The line out the door and lickety-split service are both indications this hole-in-the-wall are specialists in delicious dinners.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETip: If your kids don’t dig noodles, try somewhere else on \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/foodie-itinerary-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best food Cairns\"\u003Ethis Cairns foodies list\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more kid-friendly activities to add to this Cairns itinerary for families, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do with kids Cairns\"\u003Echeck out this guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 4: Hire a car to go north\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAM\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image6df3aa4c-0e3a-4f41-af20-6e13d777319c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_PalmCove_Beaches_CourtneyAtkinson_138302.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_PalmCove_Beaches_CourtneyAtkinson_138302.jpg","alt":"Family beach Palm Cove | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6df3aa4c-0e3a-4f41-af20-6e13d777319c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964458/2019-tnq-palmcove-beaches-courtneyatkinson-138302.jpeg","uuid":"7fb68c1b-1652-41ae-a9e9-ab74a8892351","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text945eee70-6e30-4cea-b525-9b449efaef66":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECheck out of your Esplanade home and hire a car to discover a place where it’s always holiday o’clock, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/palm-cove.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Palm Cove\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt might only be 30 minutes north of Cairns but the carefree vacation vibes are always on tap, largely thanks to its beachfront esplanade, lined with palm trees and paperbarks.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpend the morning on the water with Palm Cove Watersports to kayak your way to Double Island. Once you’re out in the ocean, keep your eyes peeled in the crystal clear water for turtles, blue spotted lagoon rays, mangrove rays and shovel nose sharks. Also, take a moment to look back at the mainland and marvel at the geology of Cairns, where rainforest-clad mountains meet the sea.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you reach Double Island, pop on your snorkel and fins and explore the coral bombies right off the shore. Before you head back, you’ll also kayak through sea caves and enjoy morning tea on the beach.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeen to stay longer in Palm Cove? Here are \u003Cu style=\"\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-palm-cove.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"things to do Palm Cove\"\u003E10 top things to do in Palm Cove\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPM\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1441630335":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GreatBarrierReefDrive_NaturalLandscapes_@reubennutt.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_GreatBarrierReefDrive_NaturalLandscapes_@reubennutt.jpg","alt":"Great Barrier Reef Drive | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1441630335.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964515/2018-tnq-greatbarrierreefdrive-naturallandscapes--reubennutt.jpeg","uuid":"304adeec-15b5-4f41-b054-166c11e2cd16","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reubennutt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@reubennutt\u003C/a\u003E via \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PortDouglasDaintree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EVisit Port Douglas & Daintree\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s a little bit of a rivalry between Palm Cove and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, with both destinations battling it out for who does resort life better. Settle the debate by putting another 43km on the odometer and take the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-5837bff793546f2b1ffca58e-great-barrier-reef-drive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef Drive\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef Drive\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E to find out for yourself which one wins over your heart.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe scenic road trip between the two hugs the coastline with hair-pin bends and plenty of lookouts to pull over and marvel at the view.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen a town’s major industry is tourism, you know the accommodation choices are bound to be good. To help you pick the best adobe for your family, check out \u003Cu style=\"\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/port-douglas-accommodation-guide.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas accommodation\"\u003Ethis Port Douglas accommodation guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and check-in for the next two nights.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnd your day at Port Douglas dining institution Salsa Bar & Grill, whose modern Australian menu has been creating food envy for over 20 years. Its history in feeding Port Douglas is nothing short of legendary, as is their ‘gnocchi of the day’.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 5: Cross the Daintree River\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAM\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Daintree_SolarWhisperCruises_WildlifeExperiences_@where_i_am_now_.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Daintree_SolarWhisperCruises_WildlifeExperiences_@where_i_am_now_.jpg","alt":"Daintree River cruise | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964544/2021-tnq-daintree-solarwhispercruises-wildlifeexperiences--where-i-am-now-.jpeg","uuid":"eb2bbea5-3223-4165-9170-ab7a99ebe11f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/where_i_am_now_/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@where_i_am_now_\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textaf84b93e-fd4f-4cfa-a1cb-8f19730c672c":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDiscover the northern frontier of the Wet Tropics, by road tripping two hours north of Port Douglas to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d50d5f1565045d9fa43-cape-tribulation\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cape Tribulation\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E for the day. You’ll be spoilt for day trip choices as soon as you cross the Daintree River.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUp here, the trees are older than those found in the Amazon Rainforest (we’re talking more than 130 million years old) and play habitat to animals you can only spot here, like the Daintree River ringtail possum, Bennett's tree-kangaroo and the endangered spotted-tailed quoll.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a cruise down the Daintree River to get up close to the abundant wildlife that lives amongst the dense mangroves. The low emission, fuel-efficient Daintree River Cruise Centre boats have minimal impact on the environment as they weave their way through the tranquil World Heritage site. As you take in the beautiful surroundings, be on the lookout for the colourful birds and butterflies, frogs, snakes, and estuarine crocodiles that spend their days by the riverbank. The cruise lasts up to 1.5 hours and departs regularly throughout the day, although bookings are recommended.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPM\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1954962594":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_DaintreeDiscoveryCentre_NaturalLandscapes_@aussievanventures.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_DaintreeDiscoveryCentre_NaturalLandscapes_@aussievanventures.jpg","alt":"Kids at Daintree Discovery Centre | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1954962594.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1759899964599/2018-tnq-daintreediscoverycentre-naturallandscapes--aussievanventures.jpeg","uuid":"84e41e3c-35a5-4b3a-94f5-92a436d48444","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aussievanventure/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@aussievanventure\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_690657757":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENext, spend a good few hours at the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25eadd5f1565045da16f6-daintree-discovery-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\"\u003EDaintree Discovery Centre\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, where your kids can fill their inquisitive minds with interesting facts about the flora and fauna that make the Daintree Rainforest unique as you make your way across the eco-friendly aerial walkway through the treetops. 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