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You only have to look around to see why – we don’t need playgrounds, waterparks, or cinemas – we have a real jungle so we aren’t stuck in a concrete one.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you’re looking for us on a weekend or school holidays, you won’t find us at home. We’ll be swimming in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/10/19/top-10-waterfalls-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewaterfalls\u003C/a\u003E, exploring the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E, snorkelling the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ereef\u003C/a\u003E and hiking Queensland’s tallest mountain – AKA exploring what lies on Cairns’ doorstep. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWe are adventurers at heart, and that’s why I started my blog, Adventure Mumma – to share our family adventures with the world. Life is too short to be stuck inside and glued to the screen. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStep outside your comfort zone, bring the family to the tropics and let me show you the best things to do with kids and some of my local favourites.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"size-standard-landscape wp-image-46335 aligncenter\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8011-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Locals guide to a family-friendly Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8011-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8011-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8011-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8011.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWith two high-energy kids, choosing a place to eat that will buy you a little bit of P&Q is worth it. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECheck out Wharf One for great casual dining that not only looks over the marina but a treehouse-inspired playground built into a fig tree that looks like it’s from the set of \u003Cem\u003EAvatar\u003C/em\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur kids are at an age now (11, 13) where they can play on the playground while we watch from afar – but even if your kids are little, you can grab your coffee to go and still feel like you’re having a break for yourself at this waterfront spot.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter something that screams the tropics? Visit Prawn Star, the floating fresh seafood trawler in the Cairns Marina, which has recently been transformed into a restaurant with a difference.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46416\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/prawn-star-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Prawn Star | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/prawn-star-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/prawn-star-cairns-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/prawn-star-cairns-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKids love the novelty of eating with their fingers and we love a great, fresh seafood feed and house-made craft beers. It’s also the best spot to see those famous pastel North Queensland sunsets, dine outdoors and just do something a bit different.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDRINK\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46412\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blackbird-coffee-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Blackbird Coffee | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blackbird-coffee-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blackbird-coffee-cairns-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blackbird-coffee-cairns-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECairns has a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/04/best-coffee-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Egreat coffee scene\u003C/a\u003E, but I choose my venue of choice depending on whether I have the kids in tow or not.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the kids I recommend Bang & Grind with their extensive menu (hello breakfast banana split for the kids) and when they’re not \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehanging off me, I go to Blackbird, Caffiend or Chill Cafe in \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, which are a little more sedate and have less space for the kids to run around.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESTAY\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48925 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Day trip green island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/julianinparadise-2.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFor a true \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E experience, we recommend you go island-side. My pick would be \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/green-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreen Island\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/fitzroy-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFitzroy Island\u003C/a\u003E for their convenience with resorts and accessibility to the mainland. They also do great family rates so it doesn’t have to cost you a packet to get there.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThere’s no shortage of places to stay on the mainland either. With kids, opt for apartment-style self-contained living to make things easier for all involved. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46420\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pullman-reef-hotel-casino1.jpg\" alt=\"Pullman Reef Hotel Casino | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pullman-reef-hotel-casino1.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pullman-reef-hotel-casino1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/pullman-reef-hotel-casino1-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, if you really want to take a break – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/pullman-reef-hotel-casino\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPullman Reef Hotel Casino\u003C/a\u003E does an all inclusive rate, which gives peace of mind if travelling with kids, knowing your bill isn’t going to go up-and-up-and-up.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFor something \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/06/28/backpackers-guide-cairns-and-atherton-tablelands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebudget friendly\u003C/a\u003E, there’s no shortage of backpacker accommodation and most even have family-friendly rooms.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPLAY\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46415\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stoney-creek-falls-cairns.jpg\" alt=\"Stoney Creek Falls | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stoney-creek-falls-cairns.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stoney-creek-falls-cairns-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stoney-creek-falls-cairns-461x691.jpg 461w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stoney-creek-falls-cairns-335x502.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThere are so many natural escapes from Cairns –  you’ve got rainforest, beaches, freshwater creeks and the rolling hills of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/atherton-tablelands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETablelands\u003C/a\u003E within 20 minutes’ drive of each other. With landscapes so diverse, you have to get amongst it. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E In fact, in summer we didn’t even use our pool because we were always at the local \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/10/19/top-10-waterfalls-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns waterfalls\u003C/a\u003E. If you want to cool off naturally, jump into Crystal Creek or Stoney Creek Falls. They’re only 15 minutes out of the city and a really easy walk to find. Stoney Creek has a great rock swing – perfect even for beginners or kids.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPlan your day around where you want to be for sunrise and sunset. It might be because I’m a photographer, but I think ours are some of the best in the world. In Cairns\u003C/span\u003E, sunrises come straight up off the sea, sunsets drop behind the mountains, turning the city into a sea of pink and purple.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI catch sunrise every morning in the cane fields – for a moment the sun looks trapped between the ocean and Cairns’ fringing mountain ranges, which make this place so special.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESHOP\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46418\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-turmeric.jpg\" alt=\"Rusty's Market | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-turmeric.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-turmeric-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-turmeric-461x691.jpg 461w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-turmeric-335x502.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe best thing about the tropics is the tropical fruits that are grown up here. \u003C/span\u003ERusty’s Markets, which are open Friday to Sunday, serves the freshest fruit and veggies from the local area. You can be assured they are local producers because when we get cyclones, you won’t see bananas at Rusty’s for the months.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EI never leave without turmeric products. I’m mad keen on natural medicines and you can find them all here in Rusty’s when you know what to look for. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you’re looking for something more substantial than a piece of fruit to eat – their hawker style Asian food stalls serve up the best lunch.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46417\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-coconut.jpg\" alt=\"Rusty's Market | A local's guide to Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"1036\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-coconut.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-coconut-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-coconut-461x691.jpg 461w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rustys-market-cairns-coconut-335x502.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo drink, it’s all authentic too. There’s even Vietnamese Coffee, a man who cuts the top off whole coconuts so you can have fresh coconut juice, and people making slushies from cane juice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ELOCAL’S TIP\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_44860\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44860\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44860\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/welcome-bay-fitzroy-island.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome Bay Fitzroy Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/welcome-bay-fitzroy-island.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/welcome-bay-fitzroy-island-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/welcome-bay-fitzroy-island-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-44860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mycolourfulworld_/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKatie Purling\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe island camping off Cairns is a hidden secret – shhhh, don’t tell!\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ERussell Island in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/frankland-group-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Islands Group\u003C/a\u003E is our favourite but it’s a bush camping, BYO-everything kind of destination right down to the water you have to drink, so understandably, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFor something a bit easier, we’ll often jump across to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/fitzroy-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFitzroy Island\u003C/a\u003E for a camping holiday. The perk here is that it’s camping with the benefit of resort facilities on your doorstep. Anyone who has camped with kids will completely understand the appeal there – when you just can’t face the camp oven and washing up bucket for one more night. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFitzroy Island is just a 40-minute journey from the mainland and from the minute you arrive, you can snorkel right off the beach. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen to go\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"size-standard-landscape wp-image-46341 aligncenter\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/locals-guide-to-a-family-friendly-cairns3-691x461.png\" alt=\"Locals guide to a family-friendly Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/locals-guide-to-a-family-friendly-cairns3-691x461.png 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/locals-guide-to-a-family-friendly-cairns3-300x200.png 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/locals-guide-to-a-family-friendly-cairns3-335x223.png 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/locals-guide-to-a-family-friendly-cairns3.png 863w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECairns is best experienced in winter because we’re still wearing shorts and a T-shirt while the rest of the country is in jackets. Where else can you do that?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave you been to Cairns? Do you have any local’s-only tips? Let us know in the comments.\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1505369988000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis Cairns local knows the best things to do with kids in the sun-kissed tropics. \u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"a-locals-guide-to-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cairns","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8106.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1k6a8106.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}}},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"A local’s guide to things to do in Cairns with kids","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"Guide"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Traveller Type","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Family Holidays","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Discover Cairns with kids","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_GreenIsland_BigCatGreenIslandCruises_Islands_BradNewton_149448.jpg","alt":"Children running into the water at Green Island near Cairns, with Big Cat Green Island Cruises","title":" ","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2024-06-19T03:31:06.394Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cairns\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, the gateway to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tropical North Queensland\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E. Courtesy of the town sitting right on the doorstep to a handful of some of the country’s most revered natural wonders, \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\"\u003Ethis region remains a popular tourist destination\u003C/a\u003E, particularly for those with the family in tow. The opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless here, with its \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"waterfalls near cairns\"\u003Ewaterfalls\u003C/a\u003E, rainforest, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef\"\u003Ethe iconic reef\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere you’ll find a local’s guide to things to do in Cairns with kids. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image68cc547a-1b05-43b5-a18a-ab88740aeb28":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_NovotelCairnsOasisResort_CourtneyAtkinson_150786.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_NovotelCairnsOasisResort_CourtneyAtkinson_150786.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d417b935fbe730db91c-novotel-cairns-oasis-resort","alt":"Families playing in the pool at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image68cc547a-1b05-43b5-a18a-ab88740aeb28.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1718767865956/2022-tnq-novotelcairnsoasisresort-courtneyatkinson-150786.jpeg","uuid":"b3a3f72d-5e79-43f2-b3eb-8cf859705a1b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Cairns",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s accommodation for any and every budget in Cairns, with the town overflowing with luxury resorts and self-contained apartments. \u003Ca title=\"Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d417b935fbe730db91c-novotel-cairns-oasis-resort\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENovotel Cairns Oasis Resort\u003C/a\u003E is ideally located walking distance from Cairns' esplanade and main attractions, topped only by the inviting pool and school holidays programs.However whether you're looking for \u003Ca title=\"budget accommodation cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-budget-accommodation-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ebudget options\u003C/a\u003E or something more luxe like \u003Ca title=\"Crystalbrook Riley Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5cbe7b3e77834c3e51d85fc7-crystalbrook-riley\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECrystalbrook Riley\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"family friendly accommodation cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/family-friendly-accommodation-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efamily-friendly choices abound\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut no local’s guide to things to do in Cairns with kids is complete without mentioning the neighbouring islands. It’s here you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region while keeping the mainland in arm’s reach. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25e5bd5f1565045da10b2-green-island-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Green Island Resort\"\u003EGreen Island\u003C/a\u003E or \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 remain popular whether camping or a resort stay is your preference. There’s also \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fdf7b935fbe730df439-frankland-group-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Frankland Group National Park\"\u003EFrankland Islands Group\u003C/a\u003E, though this is for experienced campers only - it’s BYO everything including water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEat & Drink\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image35f69786-4cfd-4ff8-8c45-f78298ce6270":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_OchreRestaurant_FoodBeverage_BradNewton_148228.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_OchreRestaurant_FoodBeverage_BradNewton_148228.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262b4d5f1565045da6681-ochre-restaurant-and-catering","alt":"Wait staff dropping off food to a family dining at Ochre Restaurant, Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image35f69786-4cfd-4ff8-8c45-f78298ce6270.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1718767866005/2021-tnq-cairns-ochrerestaurant-foodbeverage-bradnewton-148228.jpeg","uuid":"b0f8e277-2d78-430f-b59c-879b3996539a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Ochre Restaurant, Cairns",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1660181670":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"family friendly cafes Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/family-restaurants-cafes-cairns-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFamily-focused dining\u003C/a\u003E is conveniently a specialty of Cairns. A visit to Prawn Star belongs on every local’s guide to things to do in Cairns. The floating fresh seafood trawler perched in the Cairns Marina merges both quality cuisine with entertainment value. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/family-restaurants-cafes-cairns-port-douglas.html\"\u003EWharf One is another stand-out\u003C/a\u003E, boasting a ‘little people’s menu’ that doesn’t sacrifice the venue’s focus on quality, local produce, while grabbing an alfresco table by the water at \u003Ca title=\"Ochre restaurant cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262b4d5f1565045da6681-ochre-restaurant-and-catering\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOchre\u003C/a\u003E is a must for parents keen to sample native ingredients while keeping the kids happy, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOr cook up a storm at your accommodation, procuring your ingredients from the famed \u003Ca title=\"best markets cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/cairns-markets\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERusty’s Markets\u003C/a\u003E. Operating Friday to Sunday, this eclectic collection of food and drink stalls with a dusting of bric-a-brac promises to keep the kids entertained. Grab them a fresh sugar cane juice while you pile your basket high with fresh fruit and vegetables from the surrounding district, treating yourself to an authentic Vietnamese coffee.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECaffeine lovers need not fear, for there is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-coffee-in-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best coffee cairns\"\u003Ebooming coffee scene in Cairns\u003C/a\u003E. Bring the kids with you on your daily latte pilgrimage - cafes like Bang & Grind and Caffiend have both a child-friendly breakfast menu and an excellent cup of coffee on offer.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrefer something stronger? Local beer specialists \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-60208788781e69fa1b9467b6-hemingways-brewery-cairns-wharf\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf\"\u003EHemingway’s Brewery\u003C/a\u003E boasts a popular gastro brew pub which sits on Cairns Wharf in a family-friendly setting. While you tuck into one of the brand’s many craft beers on offer, your brood can enjoy a plate from the kids menu and a juice.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPlay\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image4bd70144-b621-4f59-b26b-414f79b04147":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_CrystalCascades_NaturalLandscapes_JesseLindemann_144547.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_CrystalCascades_NaturalLandscapes_JesseLindemann_144547.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5ddf12b581144eab322e97f0-crystal-cascades","alt":"Family with toddler enjoying a picnic at Crystal Cascades near Cairns","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4bd70144-b621-4f59-b26b-414f79b04147.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1718767866048/2021-tnq-cairns-crystalcascades-naturallandscapes-jesselindemann-144547.jpeg","uuid":"c60f133a-54be-40c8-a99d-645c469daf5d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Crystal Cascades near Cairns",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_167525784":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDon your walking shoes to explore the cluster of natural landmarks within reach of Cairns CBD. There are a number of non-negotiables when it comes to unmissable sites, including the ancient Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. But the rolling hills of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Atherton Tablelands\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E just a 20 minutes drive away also offer plenty of adventure for the kids. So too do the bounty of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/waterfalls/top-waterfalls-in-tropical-north-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"waterfalls near Cairns\"\u003Ewaterfalls\u003C/a\u003E in the district - \u003Ca title=\"Crystal Cascades Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5ddf12b581144eab322e97f0-crystal-cascades\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECrystal Cascades\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"Stoney Creek cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5de6ffac8142316d2f6ff755-stoney-creek\" target=\"_self\"\u003EStoney Creek\u003C/a\u003E are two of the most popular places to take a dip, just 15 minutes away from the city centre. Pack a picnic and spend the day among nature. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image4bd70144_b621_4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Mossman_WalkaboutCulturalAdventures_PixelFrame-DSC01123.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Mossman_WalkaboutCulturalAdventures_PixelFrame-DSC01123.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b261bf7b935fbe730e173a-walkabout-cultural-adventures","alt":"Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We Are All Going Daintree guided tour","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4bd70144_b621_4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1718767866090/2022-tnq-mossman-walkaboutculturaladventures-pixelframe-dsc01123.jpeg","uuid":"19bee2c0-4779-43b5-a30a-87b582e3c0a5","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Walkabout Cultural Adventures, Daintree",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1480050755":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOr connect your family with local culture with one of the many \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/indigenous/indigenous-tours-cairns.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Indigenous tours cairns\"\u003EIndigenous tours\u003C/a\u003E available. Meander the rainforest on a one-day tour with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b261bf7b935fbe730e173a-walkabout-cultural-adventures\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Walkabout Cultural Adventures\"\u003EWalkabout Cultural Adventures\u003C/a\u003E led by Kuku Yalanji man Juan Walker learning about bush tucker and coastal habitats. Or visit sacred sites on a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-do-mossman-gorge\" target=\"_self\" title=\"How to do Mossman Gorge\"\u003EMossman Gorge\u003C/a\u003E. 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