π¦πΊ Cairns 5D4N Itinerary | Ultimate Guide
π΄ Day 1: Brisbane β Cairns City Tour βοΈ Morning arrival β Stay downtown (walk to beaches/shops). π Cairns Aquarium: Wall-sized tanks + underwater tunnel (πΈ Instagram gold!). π¦ Lunch @ Dundees: Dine beside aquarium views! π Night Market: Meh vibes (skip unless souvenir hunting). π Day 2: Great Barrier Reef (Quicksilver Cruise) π€ Booked via Taobao: Quicksilver catamaran (smooth + fast!). π Scenic transfer: 1hr to Port Douglas (spot wild kangaroos!). π Boat β Helicopter return: 2hr sail to reef β 20min heli back (aerial reef views!). π€Ώ Free: Snorkeling + semi-submarine + buffet (food = π). πΏ Day 3: Kuranda Rainforest DIY π‘ DIY on public transport: Skyrail up (stop at Barron Falls + rainforest lookouts). Scenic train down (2hr journey). π¦ Kuranda Village: Tourist shops + wildlife parks (optional). π€ Dinner @ The Raw Prawn: Repeat-worthy seafood! π° Day 4: Paronella Park Day Trip π¦ Taobao package tour: "Sky Castle" + waterfall + giant fig tree + lake. β οΈ Mixed reviews: Long drives, "just okay" sights (but VIP service in low season!). βοΈ Day 5: Cairns β Brisbane πͺ Missed but worth trying: Mission Beach skydiving / Hot air ballooning at sunrise! #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #KurandaRainforest #QuicksilverCruise #SkyCastle πβ¨