Popular Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns
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  • Sunlover Reef Cruisestop_1
    󰺂7.2
    142.34
    Cairns.Cairns City1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
    󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠77% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    昆布姑娘昆布姑娘

    I felt a little dizzy on the way there, but didn't throw up. I wasn't dizzy at all on the way back. The onboard service was excellent, and the free lunch was delicious, plentiful, and wholesome. There were plenty of activities to see, and they were all very nice. After disembarking, the entire crew came down to see us off, which was very touching. What an excellent team! A thoughtful trip.

  • Cairns Aquariumtop_2
    󰺂6.2
    28.52
    Cairns.Cairns City381m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
    Highlights:
    71 realistic habitats & experiences
    󰀆Explore 15,000 Great Barrier Reef species
    󱨠Saved by 164 users󱨠160 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    If you have enough time, you can take your children to the aquarium. If you are going there on purpose, it is not necessary. You should also spend time in the classic places such as the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda. Overall, it is comfortable and leisurely, and children like it.

  • Cairns Esplanade Lagoontop_3
    󰺂4.4
    Cairns.Cairns City786m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 9 of Best Things to Do in Cairns
    󱨠39% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    awu45awu45

    Before coming to Cairns, I had always wanted to take advantage of the tropical 🏝️ characteristics here and rent a cost-effective hotel or B&B with a swimming pool. In fact, after I came here, I found that there was a free public large swimming pool here. It is really a treasure place! This is in the center of Cairns, adjacent to the seaside. Not far away is the helicopter 🚁 helipad, behind is the Cairns Night Market, and there is a supermarket across the road. It is not far from the cruise terminal ⛵️. It is within walking distance of the Cairns Art Gallery 🎨 and the Aquarium 🐟. Generally, you can arrange to visit the above two indoor venues during the day and go to this lagoon swimming pool 🏊 in the evening. Although it is free, the water quality is still good. It is equipped with professional lifeguards and clean shower 🚿 changing rooms and toilets. There are also some areas for BBQ 🍖 on the side. Even if you live in a hotel or B&B in the city center that does not include a swimming pool and a yard, you can completely treat it as a back garden and stroll around. At night, go to the night market and have a feast. This life is absolutely wonderful! Tips: For those who are short on time, I recommend staying in a hotel or B&B in the city center. The package is here! Generally, the trips to SkyRail, Kuranda and Palm Bay are a bit farther, so it is recommended to sign up for a day trip for convenience!

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What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Cairns?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns:Sunlover Reef Cruises, Cairns Aquarium, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns include:Sunlover Reef Cruises:4.5, Cairns Aquarium:4.5, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon:4.5
At what locations in Cairns can Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns are mainly located in:Sunlover Reef Cruises:Cairns, Cairns Aquarium:Cairns, Cairns Esplanade Lagoon:Cairns
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