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style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E! \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you’ve read \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/02/18/cairns-holiday-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethis \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eblog post, you know you could easily spend a year up here and barely scratch the surface of all the things to see and do.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWith World Heritage-listed reef AND rainforest at your doorstep, the only thing you’re at risk of in Cairns is holiday burnout. 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",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1551739080000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EHello tropical holiday!\u003C/p\u003E\n",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"itinerary-planner-7-days-cairns",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/palm-cove.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/palm-cove.jpg",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment",":items":{},":itemsOrder":[],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"The ultimate Cairns itinerary for families","headlineColor":"orange","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#005af5","text":"Itinerary"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"Itineraries","url":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries"},{"active":true,"title":"Cairns 7 day itinerary planner","url":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_CairnsEsplanadeLagoon_CityExperiences_JesseLindemann_144541.jpg","alt":"Green Island | Cairns 7-day itinerary for families","title":" ","link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Morgan Reardon","resourcePath":"/content/teq/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2026-07-16T02:34:11.190Z","image":{"src":null,"alt":null},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EPlanning a \u003Ca aria-label=\"Local’s guide to things to do in Cairns with kids\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/discover-cairns-with-kids\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns family holiday\u003C/a\u003E? This seven-day Cairns itinerary takes the guesswork out of travelling with kids, combining \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef family guide\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef family guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/family-friendly-great-barrier-reef-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef adventures\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"Wet Tropics with kids\" aria-label=\"Wet Tropics with kids\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/explore-wet-tropics-with-kids\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eancient rainforest experiences\u003C/a\u003E, wildlife encounters and plenty of downtime for the whole family.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing \u003Ca title=\"Cairns\" aria-label=\"Cairns\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cairns\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E as your bases, this easy-to-follow itinerary helps you experience the very best of Tropical North Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECairns Family Holiday At A Glance\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EReef adventures, wildlife and nature-loving families\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EStay length: \u003C/b\u003E7 days\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EStart: \u003C/b\u003ECairns\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EFinish: \u003C/b\u003EPort Douglas (return to Cairns)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EDon't miss: \u003C/b\u003EGreat Barrier Reef, Skyrail, Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EBest time to visit: \u003C/b\u003EYear-round - dry season brings cooler weather, while the green season delivers lush rainforests and flowing waterfalls.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EHire car:\u003C/b\u003E Not needed until Day 4\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJump to:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"#1\"\u003EDay 1 | Settle Into Cairns\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#2\"\u003EDay 2 | Great Barrier Reef Adventure\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#3\"\u003EDay 3 | Rainforest & Kuranda\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#4\"\u003EDay 4 | Palm Cove & Port Douglas\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#5\"\u003EDay 5 | Daintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#6\"\u003EDay 6 | Soak Up Port Douglas\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#7\"\u003EDay 7 | Mossman Gorge\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003EFAQs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_913228598":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 1 | Settle Into Cairns\u003Ca id=\"1\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1611293041":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_RustysMarkets_AndrewWatson_146843.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Cairns_RustysMarkets_AndrewWatson_146843.jpg","alt":"A young family walking through stalls laden with fresh produce in Rusty's Markets","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1611293041.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250828/2021-tnq-cairns-rustysmarkets-andrewwatson-146843.jpeg","uuid":"8399dc1d-e98d-4ec7-a787-1a561abcfa25","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rusty's Markets, Cairns, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1479736566":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EKick off your Tropical North Queensland adventure by settling into \u003Ca title=\"Cairn's first-timers guide\" aria-label=\"Cairn's first-timers guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/best-things-to-do-cairns-for-first-timers\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E. Staying central for the first three nights means you can leave the hire car until later in the trip and enjoy many of \u003Ca title=\"The best things to do with kids in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\" aria-label=\"The best things to do with kids in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/things-to-do-with-kids-north-tropical-queensland\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns' family-friendly attractions\u003C/a\u003E on foot.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E Cairns Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the CBD. Taxis, rideshares and airport shuttles all service the Esplanade, so there's no need to hire a car until Day 4.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003ESettling into holiday mode and exploring Cairns at a relaxed pace.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Family-friendly accommodation\" aria-label=\"Family-friendly accommodation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/family-friendly-accommodation-cairns\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECheck into your accommodation\u003C/a\u003E. Families looking for excellent value will love \u003Ca title=\"Mantra Trilogy\" aria-label=\"Mantra Trilogy\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25f2f2cbcbe7073ad8d81-mantra-trilogy\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMantra Trilogy\u003C/a\u003E, with spacious self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments complete with kitchens, laundry facilities and a lagoon-style pool. Looking to splurge? \u003Ca title=\"Crystalbrook Riley\" aria-label=\"Crystalbrook Riley\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5cbe7b3e77834c3e51d85fc7-crystalbrook-riley\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECrystalbrook Riley's\u003C/a\u003E Family Suite offers plenty of space to spread out, plus one of Cairns' most impressive resort pools.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EBrowse Rusty's Markets (Friday-Sunday 5am-4pm) and stock up on tropical fruit, fresh produce and snacks for the adventures ahead. The kids will love trying local favourites like rambutan, jackfruit and fresh coconuts.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECool off at the free \u003Ca title=\"Cairns Lagoon\" aria-label=\"Cairns Lagoon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d77049e4ab9c4444759c044-cairns-lagoon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Esplanade Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, the perfect place for the kids to burn off some energy after travelling.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a sunset stroll along the Cairns Esplanade, where mountain views, public art and Trinity Inlet provide a spectacular introduction to Tropical North Queensland.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKick off your holiday with dinner at \u003Ca title=\"Prawn Star\" aria-label=\"Prawn Star\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cacfddc36d558c929858250-prawn-star\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPrawn Star\u003C/a\u003E, where fresh local seafood is served aboard converted fishing trawlers moored at the marina.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWet weather? \u003C/b\u003ESwap the lagoon for the \u003Ca title=\"Cairns Aquarium\" aria-label=\"Cairns Aquarium\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-58eee31d3beac0451502b747-cairns-aquarium\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Aquarium\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca title=\"Cairns Museum\" aria-label=\"Cairns Museum\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5948852b4fc6057665e38ade-cairns-museum\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Museum\u003C/a\u003E before heading to dinner.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1717732477":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 2 | Dive Into The Great Barrier Reef\u003Ca id=\"2\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"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 ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3d0da8e5-a40f-4734-a9f4-ebe1141a575a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250839/2021-tnq-sunloverreefcruises-divingsnorkelling-biopixel-141632.jpeg","uuid":"06aeb679-9558-48ce-9dad-2fba5610b7fc","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Sunlover Reef Cruise, Moore Reef, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1811991684":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EToday is all about ticking off one of the world's greatest natural wonders - \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethe Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. Don't forget your reef-safe sunscreen!\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"\"\u003E The Reef Fleet Terminal is an easy 10-minute waterfront walk from both Mantra Trilogy and Crystalbrook Riley, so there's no need to hire a car today.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EFamilies wanting an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's Itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpend the day with \u003Ca title=\"Sunlover Reef Cruises\" aria-label=\"Sunlover Reef Cruises\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-65f7e75969eef72046b02033-sunlover-reef-cruises\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunlover Reef Cruises\u003C/a\u003E, enjoying four hours at Moore Reef with snorkelling, a glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, underwater observatory and a 30-metre waterslide into the reef - that'll score you brownie points for life.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETravelling with older kids? \u003Ca title=\"Passions of Paradise\" aria-label=\"Passions of Paradise\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25deaaeeeaaf773cf00cd-passions-of-paradise\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPassions of Paradise\u003C/a\u003E visits two outer reef sites and is ideal for confident snorkellers wanting more time in the water.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinish the day at \u003Ca title=\"Dundee's Restaurant On The Waterfront\" aria-label=\"Dundee's Restaurant On The Waterfront\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262b62cbcbe7073add1e6-dundees-restaurant-on-the-waterfront\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDundee's Restaurant on the Waterfront\u003C/a\u003E, where the dedicated kids' menu ($22 including a drink and ice cream) and waterfront setting make it an easy choice for families.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocal tip: \u003C/b\u003ENeed help deciding? Compare the \u003Ca title=\"Family-friendly Great Barrier Reef guide\" aria-label=\"Family-friendly Great Barrier Reef guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/family-friendly-great-barrier-reef-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest family-friendly Great Barrier Reef tours here\u003C/a\u003E before you book.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWet weather: \u003C/b\u003EReef tours operate in most weather conditions, and cloudy skies often mean excellent snorkelling conditions. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_207828255":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 3 | Swap Reef For Rainforest\u003Ca id=\"3\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_668588812":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_RainforestationNaturePark_JesseLindemann_154809.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2023_TNQ_RainforestationNaturePark_JesseLindemann_154809.jpg","alt":"Wheelchair user learns to throw a boomerang at Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_668588812.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250867/2023-tnq-rainforestationnaturepark-jesselindemann-154809.jpeg","uuid":"ce485755-467d-4ab6-a0ae-ac3b8fa81fdf","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_747682086":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EToday is all about exploring the \u003Ca title=\"Wet Tropics guide\" aria-label=\"Wet Tropics guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/wet-tropics-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E from above, below and aboard one of Australia’s most scenic train journeys. With hotel transfers available and no driving required, it’s an easy way for families to \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Rainforest on a budget\" aria-label=\"Daintree Rainforest on a budget\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/daintree-rainforest-on-a-budget\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eexperience the rainforest\u003C/a\u003E without a complicated day of logistics.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E Book a Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway package with transfers from selected Cairns hotels. The journey between Cairns and Kuranda takes around 1.5 hours each way, with time to stop and explore along the route.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Families who love scenic journeys, wildlife and rainforest adventures.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday’s itineray\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGlide above the Wet Tropics aboard \u003Ca title=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\" aria-label=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b266302cbcbe7073adfd32-skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E, travelling from \u003Ca title=\"Smithfield\" aria-label=\"Smithfield\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b260562880253d74c48acd-smithfield\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESmithfield\u003C/a\u003E to Kuranda in the comfort of a gondola. Break up the journey at Red Peak and \u003Ca title=\"Barron Falls\" aria-label=\"Barron Falls\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-62e72bed91c5ffa433bbef56-barron-falls-din-din\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBarron Falls\u003C/a\u003E, where lookouts and rainforest walks let you experience the landscape beyond the treetops.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin the complimentary ranger-guided walk at Red Peak, where the whole family can learn more about one of the world’s oldest surviving tropical rainforests.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESpend time \u003Ca title=\"Things to do Kuranda\" aria-label=\"Things to do Kuranda\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-kuranda\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eexploring Kuranda Village\u003C/a\u003E, browsing its shops and markets or grabbing lunch before your return journey.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EAdd a visit to \u003Ca title=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" aria-label=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d442880253d74c44967-rainforestation-nature-park\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERainforestation Nature Park\u003C/a\u003E for an even bigger family adventure. Ride an amphibious World War II Army Duck through the rainforest on land and water, connect with local Indigenous culture through the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and meet native animals including kangaroos, crocodiles and tree-kangaroos. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EReturn to Cairns aboard the \u003Ca title=\"Kuranda Scenic Railway\" aria-label=\"Kuranda Scenic Railway\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fb32cbcbe7073ad9864-kuranda-scenic-railway\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKuranda Scenic Railway\u003C/a\u003E, winding past rainforest, waterfalls and steep mountain scenery before transferring back to your accommodation. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep dinner easy at the \u003Ca title=\"Carins Markets\" aria-label=\"Carins Markets\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/cairns-markets\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Night Markets\u003C/a\u003E on Abbott Street. Pick up Thai, sushi, Italian or fish and chips, then take your haul back to the room for a relaxed family night. The markets operate daily, making them a handy option no matter which day your itinerary falls on.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocal tip: \u003C/b\u003ERainforestation adds several hours to the day, so book it as part of a combined Kuranda package and keep your time in the village fairly focused.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2043065994":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 4 | Road Trip To Palm Cove & Port Douglas\u003Ca id=\"4\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_317976616":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_PalmCove_Beaches_JesseLindemann_138571.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_PalmCove_Beaches_JesseLindemann_138571.jpg","alt":"A couple stroll along Palm Cove beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_317976616.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250878/2018-tnq-palmcove-beaches-jesselindemann-138571.jpeg","uuid":"b2f922bf-3924-4f03-a299-ef3737db6cf7","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Palm Beach, Palm Cove, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_69047897":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt's time to venture beyond Cairns. \u003Ca title=\"Europcar Cairns Airport\" aria-label=\"Europcar Cairns Airport\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/hire/p-64f956ce9621f57f19f13f37-europcar-cairns-airport\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPick up your hire car\u003C/a\u003E and head north, where palm-fringed beaches, coastal lookouts and relaxed tropical towns await. \u003Ca title=\"Palm Cove\" aria-label=\"Palm Cove\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/palm-cove\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E is your first stop before settling into \u003Ca title=\"Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E for the next three nights.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003EIt's a 30 minute-drive from Cairns to Palm Cove, then another 45 minutes along the spectacular \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef Drive\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef Drive\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/great-barrier-reef-drive-road-trip\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef Drive\u003C/a\u003E to Port Douglas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EBeach lovers, scenic drives and families who love exploring at their own pace.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESpend the morning in \u003Ca title=\"Things to do Palm Cove\" aria-label=\"Things to do Palm Cove\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-palm-cove\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E. Swim at the patrolled beach, wander the palm-lined esplanade or sip a coffee while the kids build sandcastles or play beach cricket. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"48 hours in Palm Cove\" aria-label=\"48 hours in Palm Cove\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-palm-cove\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELooking for an adventure?\u003C/a\u003E Hire a kayak or stand-up paddleboard from Palm Cove Watersports or Pacific Watersports HQ and paddle the 500 metres to Double Island. Glide over shallow reef, explore sea caves and keep an eye out for turtles, rays and dolphins.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGrab lunch from Lucky Fish and take your seafood straight to the sand for a no-fuss beachfront picnic.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHit the Great Barrier Reef Drive, one of Australia's most scenic coastal journeys. Leave time to stop at lookouts along the way before arriving in Port Douglas.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck into your accommodation for the next three nights. Need some inspo? Browse our guide to the best family-friendly \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/port-douglas-accommodation-guide\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Port Douglas accommodation guide\" aria-label=\"Port Douglas accommodation guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eaccommodation in Port Douglas\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECelebrate your first evening in \u003Ca title=\"Things to do with kids Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Things to do with kids Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/things-to-do-with-kids-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E at \u003Ca title=\"Salsa Bar and Grill\" aria-label=\"Salsa Bar and Grill\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-56b262b52880253d74c4b7da-salsa-bar-and-grill\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESalsa Bar & Grill\u003C/a\u003E, a local institution that delivers pure holiday vibes - they’ve also got a dedicated kid’s menu. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWet weather: \u003C/b\u003ESwap the paddle for a long lunch along Palm Cove's esplanade before browsing the boutique shops and galleries, then continue your scenic drive to Port Douglas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1509968474":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 5 | Cross The Daintree River\u003Ca id=\"5\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_144451193":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_PortDouglas_DaintreeDiscoveryTours_CourtneyAtkinson_AWOLFamily_150776.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_PortDouglas_DaintreeDiscoveryTours_CourtneyAtkinson_AWOLFamily_150776.jpg","alt":"Family enjoying a Daintree River boat cruise","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_144451193.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250889/2022-tnq-portdouglas-daintreediscoverytours-courtneyatkinson-awolfamily-150776.jpeg","uuid":"8cae0594-bc41-4326-83aa-af8ae96626a1","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Daintree River, Daintree, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_765428579":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EToday you're heading into one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. Cross the \u003Ca title=\"Daintree River\" aria-label=\"Daintree River\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5f3c7dab14d1a6456a0827d5-daintree-river\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree River\u003C/a\u003E and discover a place where ancient trees, incredible wildlife and World Heritage-listed landscapes have remained largely unchanged for more than 130 million years.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E It's around a 2-hour drive from Port Douglas to \u003Ca title=\"Cape Tribulation\" aria-label=\"Cape Tribulation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/cape-tribulation-and-the-daintree\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E, including the Daintree River cable ferry crossing. Ferry services run continuously throughout the day, but it's worth pre-booking during busy holiday periods.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EWildlife lovers and curious kids\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECross the Daintree River by cable ferry before continuing to Cape Tribulation, where the world's oldest tropical rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETake a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-60515811061f157233d12f23-daintree-river-cruise-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Daintree River Cruise Centre\" aria-label=\"Daintree River Cruise Centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree River wildlife cruise\u003C/a\u003E and keep your eyes peeled for estuarine crocodiles, colourful birds, butterflies, frogs and snakes as you glide through the mangroves. The eco-certified cruises last around 1.5 hours and depart regularly throughout the day.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EExplore the \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\" aria-label=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25eadd5f1565045da16f6-daintree-discovery-centre\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Discovery Centre\u003C/a\u003E, where aerial walkways, canopy towers and interactive exhibits bring the rainforest to life. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep an eye out for incredible \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Rainforest animals\" aria-label=\"Daintree Rainforest animals\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/daintree-rainforest-animals\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enative wildlife\u003C/a\u003E. This ancient rainforest is home to species found nowhere else on Earth, including Bennett's tree-kangaroos, the Daintree River ringtail possum and the endangered spotted-tailed quoll.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETreat the family to a scoop at Floravilla Ice Cream Factory, where homemade ice cream is crafted using organically grown fruit. Don't leave without trying the dragonfruit - it tastes like Tropical North Queensland in a cone.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep dinner simple back in Port Douglas by making use of the free public barbecues at \u003Ca title=\"Rex Smeal Park\" aria-label=\"Rex Smeal Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5f3dbf2881ee264713f8fe74-rex-smeal-park\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERex Smeal Park\u003C/a\u003E. Grab supplies from the local supermarket, cook up a feast and enjoy dinner overlooking the Coral Sea as the sun sets.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EDon't let a little rain put you off - the Daintree is spectacular year-round. Pack insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes and a refillable water bottle, and always keep a safe distance from wildlife, especially estuarine crocodiles.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2133534364":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 6 | Soak Up Port Douglas\u003Ca id=\"6\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/corporate-searchable-assets/trade/itinerary-images/155159-2023_TNQ_PortDouglas_FourMileBeach_KatiePurling-7.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/corporate-searchable-assets/trade/itinerary-images/155159-2023_TNQ_PortDouglas_FourMileBeach_KatiePurling-7.jpg","alt":"Aerial view of someone walking along the beach lined with palm trees","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250900/155159-2023-tnq-portdouglas-fourmilebeach-katiepurling-7.jpeg","uuid":"eb768e02-d23c-47eb-94cb-bfb422dfe7e5","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_105674047":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter several action-packed days exploring the reef and rainforest, today is all about \u003Ca title=\"Things to do Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Things to do Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003Esoaking up Port Douglas\u003C/a\u003E at your own pace before one final adventure tomorrow.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003ENo driving required today. Most of Port Douglas is easy to explore on foot, by bike or with a short drive from your accommodation.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBest for: Beach lovers and a little holiday downtime.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EStretch out on \u003Ca title=\"Four Mile Beach guide\" aria-label=\"Four Mile Beach guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/guide-to-four-mile-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFour Mile Beach\u003C/a\u003E, a patrolled, palm-fringed stretch of sand that's perfect for swimming, sandcastle building and beach walks.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EVisiting on a Sunday? Wander the Port Douglas Markets (8am-1pm), where you'll find tropical fruit, local art, handmade gifts and delicious treats like fresh juices and coconut ice cream.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPrefer to slow down? Spend the morning by your resort pool or browse \u003Ca title=\"Macrossan Street\" aria-label=\"Macrossan Street\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5f3c869706be566b60511279-macrossan-street\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMacrossan Street's\u003C/a\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Port Douglas shopping guide\" aria-label=\"Port Douglas shopping guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/port-douglas-shopping-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eboutiques\u003C/a\u003E, galleries and cafés.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHead to \u003Ca title=\"Hemingway's Brewery Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Hemingway's Brewery Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5b67aa663bcd69a842b862a8-hemingways-brewery-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHemingway's Brewery\u003C/a\u003E on the marina for dinner, where locally brewed craft beer, a dedicated kids' menu and plenty of family-friendly favourites keep everyone happy.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2111971942":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EDay 7 | Connect With Country At Mossman Gorge\u003Ca id=\"7\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_212184095":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_MossmanGorgeCentre_IndigenousExperience_KatiePurling_143993.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2021_TNQ_MossmanGorgeCentre_IndigenousExperience_KatiePurling_143993.jpg","alt":"Group taking part in the guided Dreamtime Walk experience Mossman Gorge Centre | Must-do Queensland experiences for students ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/us/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-7-day-itinerary-planner/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_212184095.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784169250911/2021-tnq-mossmangorgecentre-indigenousexperience-katiepurling-143993.jpeg","uuid":"d3270312-0934-484f-beb2-31a09ecdfd63","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mossman Gorge Centre, Mossman, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_194928983":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERound out your family adventure by seeing the region through the eyes of its Traditional Owners. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre\" aria-label=\"Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262052880253d74c4acc5-mossman-gorge-cultural-centre\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMossman Gorge Cultural Centre\u003C/a\u003E is around a 20-minute drive from Port Douglas and 1 hour 20 minutes from Cairns Airport, making it an easy final stop before your flight home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Families wanting to connect with Aboriginal culture and experience the rainforest from a different perspective.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EToday's itinerary\u003C/h4\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin a \u003Ca title=\"Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk\" aria-label=\"Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b262682880253d74c4b2ff-dreamtime-walks--mossman-gorge-cultural-centre\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENgadiku Dreamtime Walk\u003C/a\u003E with a Kuku Yalanji guide and discover stories of the world's oldest living culture through bush foods, traditional medicines and Dreamtime.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWander the rainforest trails and suspension bridge, keeping an eye out for butterflies, turtles and colourful rainforest birds.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECool off with a swim in \u003Ca title=\"How to do Mossman Gorge\" aria-label=\"How to do Mossman Gorge\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-do-mossman-gorge\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMossman Gorge\u003C/a\u003E, where crystal-clear water and giant granite boulders provide one final taste of Tropical North Queensland. (Note: the swimming holes aren't supervised, and currents can be surprisingly strong, especially after rain. Take care and know your limits.)\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy lunch at Mayi Café before beginning the drive back to Cairns.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Leave plenty of time for the drive back to Cairns Airport, particularly during peak holiday periods. If you're flying home today, aim to leave Mossman Gorge at least three hours before your flight.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_79144769":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ECairns family trip FAQS\u003Ca id=\"faqs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_657184436":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EIs Cairns good for families?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt's fantastic! Cairns is one of Australia's best family holiday destinations, combining easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest with wildlife parks, safe swimming lagoons, family-friendly resorts and plenty of outdoor adventures. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow many days should you spend in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESeven days gives you enough time to experience the best of Tropical North Queensland without rushing. This itinerary combines three nights in Cairns with three nights in Port Douglas, allowing time to explore the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Palm Cove.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan children visit the Great Barrier Reef?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAbsolutely. Many reef operators cater specifically to families, offering glass-bottom boats, underwater observatories, enclosed swimming areas and shallow snorkelling sites alongside family-friendly facilities. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDo you need a hire car for a Cairns family holiday?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot for the whole trip. If you're staying in Cairns CBD or along the Esplanade, many attractions - including the marina, lagoon and restaurants - are within walking distance, while tours like Skyrail include transfers. Hiring a car from Day four is a great way to save money while still giving you the freedom to explore Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the Daintree.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is the best time to visit Cairns with kids?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECairns is a year-round destination. The dry season (May to October) brings warm, sunny days that are ideal for reef trips and outdoor adventures, while the green season transforms the rainforest with flowing waterfalls and fewer crowds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat can families do in Cairns when it rains?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA little rain doesn't mean the fun stops. Many reef tours and rainforest experiences still operate in wet weather, while attractions like the Cairns Aquarium, Cairns Museum and family-friendly cafés offer great indoor alternatives. In fact, the rainforest is often at its most spectacular after rain, with waterfalls flowing at full force. 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