Choose a vacation rental for your Cairns and Barrier Reef getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Cairns and Barrier Reef with a stay in a private vacation home. You'll find plenty to explore during your stay in the area. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around Cairns and Barrier Reef
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Cairns and Barrier Reef a fun place to get away. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Half Moon Bay Golf Course (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Esplanade Lagoon (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome (5.1 mi / 8.3 km)
- Cairns Golf Club (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
- Kuranda Koala Gardens (6.9 mi / 11.2 km)
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (16.1 mi / 25.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Cairns and Barrier Reef
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Cairns and Barrier Reef is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland (4 mi / 6.5 km)
- Yorkeys Knob Beach (4.3 mi / 7 km)
- Muddy's Playground (4.5 mi / 7.2 km)
- Esplanade Lagoon (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Crystal Cascades (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
Traveling to and around Cairns and Barrier Reef
Fly into Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), the closest airport, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the city center.
If you're traveling by train, Freshwater Station, Redlynch Station and Cairns Station are the main stations in the city.