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Kids Guide

Hand-picked for travelling with children.

6 hand-picked places · curated by locals

01
Reef$$$
Great Barrier Reef pontoon
A full day on the outer reef with snorkelling, an underwater observatory and a glass-bottom boat.
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02
Scenic$$$
Kuranda by rail & cable
Climb the range on the historic Scenic Railway, float back over the canopy on Skyrail.
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03
Swim
Esplanade Lagoon
A free, patrolled saltwater pool right in the city, with a kids' water park beside it.
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04
Wildlife$$
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
A wetland cruise, croc feeding and koalas, a guaranteed kid-pleaser on the road north.
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05
Bar & grillEsplanade$$
Rattle 'n' Hum
Big tropical bar-and-grill on the esplanade, easy, busy, kid-friendly.
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06
Holiday park$
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park
Pools, jumping pillow and cabins close to the action, the value family base.
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