Family walking on the beach at Palm Cove © Tourism and Events Queensland

Palm Cove, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

6-day family adventure around Cairns

Top tip

In the centre of Cairns you’ll find the Esplanade Lagoon, a safe saltwater pool surrounded by a sandy beach. It’s a great spot to cool-off and kick-back.

Snorkelling with a turtle on the Great Barrier Reef © Tourism and Events Queensland

Sunlover Reef Cruises, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Family taking part in the Pamagirri Rainforest Walkabout Tour at the Rainforest Nature Park © Tourism and Events Queensland

Rainforestation Nature Park, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Aerial view of Palm Cove © Tourism and Events Queensland

Palm Cove, Tropical North Queensland, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Top tip

Look out for designated swimming areas on the beaches, where you can swim safely in the ocean.

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Crocodile feeding at Hartley's Creek Crocodile Adventures © Tourism Australia

Hartley's Creek Crocodile Adventures, Wangetti, Queensland © Tourism Australia