Travelers in a green Skyrail gondola looking out over the Cairns rainforest canopy and ocean.
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Cairns City Short Break

Cairns

Cairns

5 days, 4 nights

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From: $2,108 pp

Tour overview

Experience the essence of Tropical North Queensland on this refined Cairns City Short Break, where ancient rainforest meets the world’s greatest reef. Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, glide across Trinity Inlet on an elegant sunset dinner cruise, and explore Cairns’ vibrant waterfront at leisure. Journey through World Heritage landscapes aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and soar above the canopy on Skyrail. Stay in premium waterfront accommodation and enjoy seamless private transfers, with the option to toast your journey from above on a sunrise hot air balloon adventure.

Tour highlights & inclusion

5 days / 4 nights
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Cairns

Cairns

  • Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail with Rainforestation Experience

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Price pp from

NZD $2,108

Trip itinerary

Arrive into Cairns

Welcome to Cairns, a city rich in history and natural wonders. For more than 40,000 years, this tropical paradise has been home to Indigenous Australians, with its cultural heritage still evident today. Settled by Europeans in 1876 during the gold rush, Cairns has since evolved into a thriving destination famously known as "where the rainforest meets the reef." As the gateway to the ancient Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns offers unparalleled access to two of nature’s greatest treasures. Explore the vibrant Esplanade, where you’ll find a stunning swimming lagoon, lively weekend markets, and a variety of dining options to suit every taste. Cairns is ready to welcome you to its unforgettable tropical charm.

An aerial view of Cairns Marlin Marina at sunset with boats docked and mountains in the background.

Accommodation

Modern restaurant interior at Crystalbrook Flynn in Cairns with blue seating and wicker lamps.
Crystalbrook Flynn

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Highlights of Cairns City Short Break

A large white sailing catamaran with passengers on deck at sunset with the Cairns mountains in the background.

Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise

Aerial shot of a heritage train crossing a high trestle bridge in front of a multi-tiered waterfall in a lush green rainforest.

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail with Rainforestation Experience

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer - Cairns Airport to Cairns Accommodation

Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

Private Transfer - Cairns Accommodation to Cairns Airport

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