🇦🇺 Cairns 4D3N Hidden Gems Guide: Eat, Play & Chill! 🌴🍹
Just back from an Easter getaway in Cairns—where even the air feels relaxed! Here’s my perfectly balanced itinerary (zero exhaustion, maximum fun!): ✈️ Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Hacks 🏨 Crystalbrook Flynn (not Riley!) – 5-min walk to night markets, reef boats, and restaurants. 💰 Savvy Tip: Booked 2 months early ($1k+), then rebooked last-minute via Booking.com for $688! Upgraded to ocean view at check-in ($900 total vs. original $1.6k). Cha-ching! 🌅 Day 2: Port Douglas Magic 1️⃣ 4 Mile Beach: Pristine, empty, Instagram gold. 📸 2️⃣ Sunset Sailboat (Sailaway Tours): $80pp for champagne + canapés at golden hour 🥂 ⚠️ Skip if cloudy—it’s choppy (take seasick pills!). 🏝️ Day 3: Green Island Snorkeling Great Adventures or Big Cat—both offer clear waters for 🤿. BYO lunch (island food = $$$ & meh). 🌴 Day 4: Palm Cove Perfection Nu Nu Restaurant: Massive portions, oceanfront brunch 🥑. Photo Ops: Iconic palm trees + quiet beaches (half-day enough!). #CairnsTravel #AustraliaEscapes