Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest.

Cairns and Port Douglas are the gateways to the Great Barrier Reef — snorkel or dive from day boats or visit a coral cay — and to the Daintree Rainforest, where the jungle meets the reef at Cape Tribulation. The dry season from June to October avoids stingers and storms.

Known for

• 🌿Nature
• 🏄Water sports
• ⛵Boat trips
• 🌊Coastal

Best time to visit

The best months for Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef are June, July, August, September and October.

Suggested route

6 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

1. 1Cairns · 3 nights
2. 2Port Douglas · 2 nights
3. 3Cape Tribulation · 1 night