🇦🇺 Cairns Getaway: The Ultimate Chill Itinerary

We did 3 days, 3 nights—zero rushing, pure relaxation! ✈️ Day 0: Melbourne → Cairns Night flight (7 PM → 10 PM arrival). 🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton (~¥1,000/night, 10 mins to airport). 🌊 Day 1: Sunlover Reef Cruise 🚢 $1800 AUD/pax (includes 10-min helicopter ride!). Free activities: Glass-bottom boat 🚤 (coral views = unreal!). Semi-submarine 🤿 Snorkeling gear (bring swimsuit + towel!). Paid upgrades: Scuba diving, etc. ⏰ 9:45 AM departure, 4 PM return (smooth sailing!). 🌴 Day 2: Palm Cove Chill Day Slept in → Taxi to Palm Cove ($50, 30 mins). 🍽️ Lunch @ NUNU Restaurant ($50/pax, killer chicken wings!). Outdoor seating by palm trees + ocean 🌊. 🚌 $1 BUS BACK (101 route – insane savings!). Vibes: 1-2 hrs of beach walks (better when sunny!). 🐠 Day 3: Cairns Aquarium Right across from hotel! 🎟️ $58 adult / $46 student (worth it for shark tunnel + turtle talks!). ⏳ 1-hour visit → Airport for flight home. 💡 Why we skipped Kuranda Rainforest: Palm Cove’s beach naps > touristy trails. #CairnsTravel #GreatBarrierReef #Australia #LazyVacay #PalmCove #TravelSmart 🌏✨