Cairns Reef, Rainforest and Waterfall Day Trips
A week based in central Cairns, with day trips radiating out to the outer reef, the Daintree, Kuranda, the Tablelands lakes and the southern waterfalls.
A week without changing hotels: long day trips (Moore Reef, Daintree and Cape Tribulation) alternate with a shorter one (Kuranda), followed by a trip west up the Atherton Tableland for volcanic lakes and waterfalls and one south to the Babinda Boulders and Paronella Park, with the last half day at Rusty's Markets and the aquarium. You can take tours with pickup throughout, or rent a car for the second half. It suits first-time visitors who don't want to keep packing and unpacking but want to see all of Tropical North Queensland.
In the wet season, the Daintree River ferry and Tableland roads occasionally close due to flooding.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival, the Esplanade Lagoon and Night Markets
Take a taxi from the airport into town (about 15 minutes); in the evening, stroll along the Esplanade.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 2 天 · Snorkeling at Moore Reef on the Outer Reef
Walk to the marina and board the boat; it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the floating platform, where you stay about 5 hours.
If you are prone to seasickness, take medication beforehand; platform-based routes are steadier.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 3 天 · Daintree and Cape Tribulation
道葛拉斯港·戴恩樹（戴恩樹村與戴恩樹河鱷魚遊船、戴恩樹河渡輪、杜布吉木棧道、戴恩樹雨林與苦難角）
Join a tour with morning pickup; head north for about 2 hours to the Daintree River, cross by ferry to Cape Tribulation, and return to the city around 6:30 pm.
There are crocodiles at river mouths; do not swim at the beaches.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 4 天 · Skyrail and the Scenic Railway to Kuranda
Ride the scenic train up the mountain in the morning (about 2 hours), and take the Skyrail cableway down in the afternoon, with a stop at Barron Gorge Station, then a transfer back to the city.
Book the train and cableway combo ticket in advance.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 5 天 · Atherton Tableland Lakes and Waterfalls
凱恩斯·大堡礁（巴林湖、伊查姆湖、窗簾無花果樹、米拉米拉瀑布）
Join a tour or drive up to the Tableland via the Gillies Range Road (about 1.5 hours); the loop is about 250 km before you return to the city.
The mountain road is winding; bring medication if you get carsick.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 6 天 · Southern Boulders and Castle Park
凱恩斯·大堡礁（巴賓達巨石、約瑟芬瀑布） → 使命海灘（帕羅尼拉公園）
Drive south along the Bruce Highway for about 1 hour to Babinda, then continue to Josephine Falls and Paronella Park; the round trip is about 280 km.
Swim only in the designated swimming areas at the Boulders; do not swim when the water is fast after rain.
住宿：凱恩斯市中心與濱海大道
第 7 天 · Markets and Aquarium, Then Departure
Explore the city center on foot, then take a taxi to the airport (about 15 minutes).
Rusty's Markets are open only Friday to Sunday.