Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Fitzroy Island. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of…
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The Daintree Rainforest, also known as the Daintree, is a region on the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, about 105 km, by road, north of the city of Cairns. Whilst the terms "Daintree Rainforest" and "the Daintree" are not officially defined, it is generally accepted and…
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Fitzroy Island is a continental island offshore from Cape Grafton, 29 km southeast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is a locality in the Cairns Region.
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Cairns is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia, on the tropical northeast coast of Far North Queensland. In the 2021 census, Cairns had a population of 169,312.
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Cairns Central Shopping Centre is in Cairns City, Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. It is Cairns' biggest shopping centre.
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Cairns City, also called Cairns CBD, is a coastal suburb comprising the central business district of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cairns City had a population of 3,616 people.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €54 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €86 |
| Private room with bathroom | €114 |
| Standard hotel | €179 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €35 | €66 |
| Local transport | €9 | €14 |
| If you cook yourself | €19 | |
| Total per day | €158 | €259 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €34 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €64 |
💶 3 days in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef: ≈ €572 on a budget or ≈ €875 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are June, July, August, September, October. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €158 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €259. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €572 to €875, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are June, July, August, September, October.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Great Barrier Reef; Daintree Rainforest; Fitzroy Island; Cairns; Cairns Central; Cairns Esplanade.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €114 per night and a hostel bed €54.
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