The Best 3 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Cairns

Jun 27

It’s time to share the BEST of the BEST!

I’ve been showcasing via my Instagram account, the top 3 family-friendly things to do in my corner of Australia, Tropical North Queensland. Kidspot, Australia’s biggest online parenting site has been running a competition to put online creatives like myself ‘on the Map’ and I want to share my entry here….

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1. Visit the Great Barrier Reef

Our corner of Australia is pretty special when it comes to showing your children the ‘magic’ of the underwater world.

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WHY the Great Barrier Reef?

Well it pretty much sits on our doorstep, the sea temperatures are mild, the range of reef experiences are many (and will suit pretty much everybody’s needs) and attention to safety is the Number One priority amongst our tour operators.

If you’re going to experience the ‘reef’ with your family, this is seriously the BEST spot to do it.

Here are some of our TOP family experiences that I have shared so far (Click on them to READ the Full story):

Fitzroy Island – 6 Reasons Families will love this Tropical Island

Family Friendly Great Barrier Reef Trip – Sunlover Reef Cruises

Green Island Cairns – Is this Turtle Heaven??

Port Douglas Reef Tours – 6 Rewards for Travelling on Quicksilver Cruises

Underwater Camera Hire – 6 Reasons to let the Kids take the Photos

41 Photos to kick your GBR Wanderlust into Overdrive

2. Visit World Heritage Rainforest

Wandering through vegetation that dinosaurs once roamed is pretty special in anyone’s eyes. The trick with kids however, is getting them to understand how special this environment is. Fortunately, in Tropical North Queensland there is a rainforest experience for every age and adventure type.

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Although our kids don’t mind ‘trekking’ through the rainforest undergrowth on a family hike, they particularly love the organized tours they have experienced so far (Click on them to READ the Full story):

Kuranda SkyRail – Canopy Glider and Rainforest Dreaming

Daintree Forest - 6 Reasons to visit the Daintree Discovery Centre

6 Things you can’t afford to miss on a Kuranda Skyrail Adventure

Somewhere up a Lazy River – SUP Touring TNQ style

3. Experience a Freshwater Escape

Escaping to one of the many freshwater swimming holes around Cairns is a family favourite during our hot and sticky tropical summers. Cool, refreshing and bordered by rainforest these rivers and creeks create the perfect escape from the heat and humidity of the wet season.

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Click HERE if you want a great round-up of all the best swimming holes around coastal Cairns.

As you’ve probably guessed, for our family it’s all about being outdoors, living life to its fullest and making memories in our corner of Australia. I suggest you and your family pay Tropical North Queensland a visit soon and do the same…… ;) AND if my Top 3 Family-Favourite Things to do in Cairns haven't convinced you yet to book a ticket to Tropical North Queensland then you need to check out my List of 6 FREE Ideas for Family Fun! after all, most of us parents are happy to save a few $$$ when out and about with our kids.

Good Things to Know (if you want to enter the competition):

The Kidspot competiton is running from 15 June – 8th July, 2015.
All you have to do is create a post on your preferred platform and share the best three family-friendly things to do in your corner of Australia. Then publish the post and promote it on social media using the hashtag #ShareAustralia.
20 finalists will have the opportunity to create a post to be published on Kidspot, receive a writer's fee of $200 and go in the running to win a $3000 Flight Centre voucher. (Wish me luck!!)

AND FINALLY, my list hasn't finished just yet - I'll be posting 6 more PHOTOS onto my Instagram account over the next week and sharing with you some of my other favourite things to do in my corner of Australia. So make sure you follow me HERE if you are an IG lover.

Have you visited Tropical North Queensland? What's on your List of family-friendly things to do in Cairns?

BREAKING NEWS!!!! My suggestions did become a 'Guest' BlogPost on Kidspot and you can now find out WHAT made the Top 10 list as well as check out my Hot Local Tips on getting the most out of your Family Trip >> Top 10 family-friendly things to do in Tropical North Queensland