🏝️ Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef | ☔️ Avoid the Rainy Season!

Cairns was the starting point of our Australia round-trip! A serious warning here everyone ⚠️ – February is the rainy season. Do NOT visit Cairns or the Whitsundays around this time!! 📌 Travel Guide This edition brings you a full guide to Cairns – a small city in North Queensland 🌆 and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef 🏝️. 🚢 Great Barrier Reef Day Trip by Boat 🌧️ Kuranda Rainforest Day Tour (Optional. Personally found it too commercialized) 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Ride over Atherton Tablelands 🪂 Skydiving at Mission Beach / Tully River Rafting / Paronella Park 🌆 City Walk (Art Gallery - Lagoon - Aquarium - Museum - Night Market) Recommended length: 5D4N or 4D3N – adjust based on your preferences! 🚗 Car Rental Not recommended in Cairns. Attractions are spread out, but most day tours include 🚌 bus transfers, which are more convenient. 💡 Travel Tips Best time to visit: Avoid February (rainy season ☔️). If you don’t believe me, Accommodation: Cairns City is super small – just stay somewhere near downtown for easy access Must-bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, swimwear 🩱 If going to Tully River Rafting – bring a change of clothes. You WILL get completely soaked! 💦 Keep your expectations modest: aside from the Reef, Cairns itself isn’t mind-blowing. Relax and enjoy the slow-paced coastal vibe! #TravelSketch #ExploreAustralia #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #Diving #HotAirBalloon #Skydiving #TravelGuide #Snorkeling #Wanderlust