Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The city of Cairns is located on the northeast coast of Queensland. It’s nestled on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. This unique location is perhaps best highlighted by the fact that it’s the only place in the world where two World Heritage-listed sites exist side-by-side. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest blend into each other, making this area a premier destination for both marine exploration and rainforest adventures. In this video, we’ll share our top things to do in and around Cairns, which are perfect for a first-time visit:
🔗 CAIRNS LINKS & ACTIVITIES
☑️ Dreamtime Walk & Mossman Gorge website: https://www.mossmangorge.com.au/things-to-do/dreamtime-walks
☑️ Yungaburra & Barrine Lake wildlife tour from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/small-group-day-night-rainforest-and-wildlife-tour-t137024/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Half-day snorkeling tour: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-great-barrier-reef-half-day-snorkeling-adventure-t850783/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Fitz Roy Island with snorkel day tour: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-fitzroy-island-ferry-add-snorkel-picnic-boat-tour-t194261/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Green Island snorkel tour: getyourguide.com/green-island-l8250/cairns-green-island-snorkelling-or-glass-bottom-boat-t27460/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Crocodile boat tour: solarwhisper.com/book-now
☑️ Daintree Day Tour from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-cape-tribulation-daintree-mossman-and-port-douglas-t839212/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Skyrail, Kuranda, and Rail Tour with Hotel Transfers from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/kuranda-skyrail-and-scenic-rail-experience-t67517/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
🚗 Rent a car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP:
Save places on our free Australia map: maps.app.goo.gl/K8ScNGpuDcX6Jvxh9
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN CAIRNS:
- Park Regis City Quays ($$): booking.com/hotel/au/park-regis-city-quays.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cairns City Family Apartment ($$ - where we stayed): booking.com/hotel/au/cairns-city-tropic-towers-2bed-apartment.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- 201 Lake Street ($$$): booking.com/hotel/au/201-lake-street.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
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- Melbourne: youtu.be/InUP0N1flmI
- Adelaide: youtu.be/NQQ03tDkF4E
- Great Ocean Road: youtu.be/k8nuzc78bxQ
- Tasmania: youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA
- Brisbane: youtu.be/54rto3IsJ24
- Whitsunday Islands: youtu.be/GOlZ-DmjAPE
- Daintree Rainforest: youtu.be/AELKvJ2jdMs
- Sydney: youtu.be/xltecjj3g6c
- Brisbane to Cairns Road Trip: youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc
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- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Book ferry tickets: ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Auroras No Backing Vocals by Steven Beddall
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Early Morning by Russo
Don’t Cheat by The David Roy Collective
Limitless by Steven Beddall
My Heart Is All Yours Instrumental Version by Steven Beddall
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Cairns Lagoon
1:52 Night Market
2:48 Esplanade
3:35 Cairns Botanic Gardens
4:26 The Northern Beaches
5:38 Mossman Gorge
7:06 Waterfall Circuit Drive
8:49 Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling
9:49 Daintree Rainforest
11:25 Kuranda
13:16 Cairns Travel tips
#cairns #australia #travelguide
The city of Cairns is located on the northeast coast of Queensland. It’s nestled on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. This unique location is perhaps best highlighted by the fact that it’s the only place in the world where two World Heritage-listed sites exist side-by-side. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest blend into each other, making this area a premier destination for both marine exploration and rainforest adventures. In this video, we’ll share our top things to do in and around Cairns, which are perfect for a first-time visit:
🔗 CAIRNS LINKS & ACTIVITIES
☑️ Dreamtime Walk & Mossman Gorge website: https://www.mossmangorge.com.au/things-to-do/dreamtime-walks
☑️ Yungaburra & Barrine Lake wildlife tour from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/small-group-day-night-rainforest-and-wildlife-tour-t137024/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Half-day snorkeling tour: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-great-barrier-reef-half-day-snorkeling-adventure-t850783/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Fitz Roy Island with snorkel day tour: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-fitzroy-island-ferry-add-snorkel-picnic-boat-tour-t194261/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Green Island snorkel tour: getyourguide.com/green-island-l8250/cairns-green-island-snorkelling-or-glass-bottom-boat-t27460/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Crocodile boat tour: solarwhisper.com/book-now
☑️ Daintree Day Tour from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/cairns-cape-tribulation-daintree-mossman-and-port-douglas-t839212/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
☑️ Skyrail, Kuranda, and Rail Tour with Hotel Transfers from Cairns: getyourguide.com/cairns-l298/kuranda-skyrail-and-scenic-rail-experience-t67517/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Cairns_video
🚗 Rent a car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP:
Save places on our free Australia map: maps.app.goo.gl/K8ScNGpuDcX6Jvxh9
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN CAIRNS:
- Park Regis City Quays ($$): booking.com/hotel/au/park-regis-city-quays.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Cairns City Family Apartment ($$ - where we stayed): booking.com/hotel/au/cairns-city-tropic-towers-2bed-apartment.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- 201 Lake Street ($$$): booking.com/hotel/au/201-lake-street.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🎥 MORE AUSTRALIA VIDEOS:
- Melbourne: youtu.be/InUP0N1flmI
- Adelaide: youtu.be/NQQ03tDkF4E
- Great Ocean Road: youtu.be/k8nuzc78bxQ
- Tasmania: youtu.be/K3a0fzJ9fLA
- Brisbane: youtu.be/54rto3IsJ24
- Whitsunday Islands: youtu.be/GOlZ-DmjAPE
- Daintree Rainforest: youtu.be/AELKvJ2jdMs
- Sydney: youtu.be/xltecjj3g6c
- Brisbane to Cairns Road Trip: youtu.be/QoOh--T8Suc
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book accommodation: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Book ferry tickets: ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Auroras No Backing Vocals by Steven Beddall
Rejoice In The Morning by The David Roy Collective
Early Morning by Russo
Don’t Cheat by The David Roy Collective
Limitless by Steven Beddall
My Heart Is All Yours Instrumental Version by Steven Beddall
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Cairns Lagoon
1:52 Night Market
2:48 Esplanade
3:35 Cairns Botanic Gardens
4:26 The Northern Beaches
5:38 Mossman Gorge
7:06 Waterfall Circuit Drive
8:49 Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling
9:49 Daintree Rainforest
11:25 Kuranda
13:16 Cairns Travel tips
#cairns #australia #travelguide
