π¦πΊ Cairns 3D2N Ultimate Travel Guide
π Transport Tips βοΈ Airport Transfer: No Didi at airport! Choose: Taxi/Uber (~10km to city, $20-30) Bus (50Β’/ride, pay driver cash β but 60% didnβt charge me? π ) β οΈ Buses are infrequent β plan ahead! π¨ Accommodation Budget Pick: Cairns Harborside Hotel (1986 vibes but 5min to beach) Luxury Pick: Crystalbrook hotels (new 5-star downtown) π΄ Itinerary Breakdown Day 1: Night Market & Chill Night Market: Cheap souvenirs + surprisingly good street food! Hidden Gem: Hello Kitty 50th anniversary merch (cheaper than Sydney!) π Day 2: Great Barrier Reef Adventure πͺΈ Tour: Reef Magic cruise + 10min helicopter ride (book via π) Boat Perks: AC, WiFi, snacks, toilets β way comfier than expected! Reef Platform: Free: Snorkeling π€Ώ, glass-bottom boat, semi-sub Paid: Scuba diving, helicopter tours π Pro Tips: Pop seasick pills (trust me, itβs rough!) π Pack: Towel, dry clothes, waterproof bag, GoPro Day 3: City Explorations Free Activities: Art Gallery + Infinity Pool (insta-worthy!) πΈ Shopping: Cairns Central for last-minute buys π½οΈ Food Recs β Must-Eats: Imm Thai (spicy papaya salad!) Pho Viet (best beef pho in town) Mango Bar (tropical smoothies π₯) β Villa Romana (skip the mediocre Italian) π₯ Extra Activities Kuranda Rainforest π Nighttime firefly tours Skydiving πͺ / Hot air balloon π #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #AustraliaGuide βοΈπ