The 5 Best Day Trips from Cairns

Nearby Australia destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Cairns, Australia - 5 nearby places worth a visit, including Mareeba, Atherton, Gordonvale. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Mareeba, Australia

    37 km W of Cairns8,585 people
  2. 2

    Atherton, Australia

    49 km SW of Cairns7,576 people
  3. 3

    Gordonvale, Australia

    20 km S of Cairns6,944 people
  4. 4

    Trinity Beach, Australia

    17 km NW of Cairns6,057 people
  5. 5

    Kewarra Beach, Australia

    18 km NW of Cairns5,691 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cairns?
Popular day trips from Cairns include Mareeba, Atherton, Gordonvale, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Cairns?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Cairns. The closest is Trinity Beach, about 17 km NW.
How do you plan day trips from Cairns?
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