Choose a holiday rental for your Cairns and Barrier Reef getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Cairns and Barrier Reef with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. 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 looking for things to do in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Cairns and Barrier Reef a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- 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)
- Kuranda Koala Gardens (6.9 mi / 11.2 km)
- Sugarworld Waterpark (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (16.1 mi / 25.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Cairns and Barrier Reef
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Cairns and Barrier Reef. These are some of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (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)
Travelling to and around Cairns and Barrier Reef
Fly into Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.), the closest airport, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from the city centre.
If you're travelling by train, Freshwater Station, Redlynch Station and Cairns Station are the main stations that serve the city.