Nature in Cairns
6 places in Cairns, with the official website of each.
Places
Mossman Gorge Centre
Mossman Gorge, Daintree
The Mossman Gorge visitor centre, with self-guided trails in the national park, Dreamtime walks with Indigenous guides, an art gallery and a cafe.
DirectionsDaintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay, Daintree
A rainforest centre with boardwalks, a canopy tower and an audio guide in eight languages. Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and the ticket allows you to return for 7 days.
DirectionsCairns Esplanade and Lagoon
The Esplanade, city centre
A waterfront promenade with picnic areas and a 4,800 m² saltwater swimming pool, according to an undated third-party guide. We could not confirm from an official source whether the lagoon has free entry.
DirectionsMount Whitfield Conservation Park
Next to Cairns city centre
The trails closest to the city: Red Arrow, of about 1 hour, and Blue Arrow, of about 3.5 hours. Information from an undated third-party guide.
DirectionsBarron Gorge National Park
Barron Gorge, next to the Kuranda railway line
A national park with the trail to the Barron Falls lookout. Information from an undated third-party guide.
DirectionsWooroonooran National Park (Josephine Falls)
South of Cairns
A national park with a rainforest trail to Josephine Falls. Information from an undated third-party guide.
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