Is Cairns good for kids?

Yes — Green Island, the Kuranda railway and wildlife parks with koalas and crocs all delight families.

What are the best things to do in Cairns with children?

Top family picks are Green Island, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and a wildlife park.

Is the Great Barrier Reef good for kids?

Yes — Green Island and glass-bottom boats let younger children enjoy the reef safely.

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Cairns with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Cairns is great for families. Here is how to spend a family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

1Green Island
2Kuranda railway
3Wildlife park
4Reef snorkel

Green Island

Easy snorkelling and glass-bottom boats.

Kuranda

The scenic railway and wildlife parks.

The animals

Koalas, crocs and kangaroos.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cairns — prices per person.

Cairns And The Tropical North

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

4.8(1,978)·9 timmar

från$184/ person

via Viator

Cairns And The Tropical North

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience

Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour från Port Douglas

Airlie Beach: Kangaroos on the Beach at Sunrise Eco Wildlife Tour

Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide

4.8(557)·2 timmar

från$35/ person

via Viator

Cairns And The Tropical North

2-dagars Great Barrier Reef och Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

4.7(33)·48 timmar

från$268/ person

via Viator

Cairns with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

At a glance

Green Island

Kuranda

The animals

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