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local favourites

Below are some popular attractions that Cairns locals frequently visit and love. While staying at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, ask any one of our friendly staff about their favourite 'hide-out' spots in and around Cairns. We will endeavour to make your stay an enjoyable one.

cool activities in the city

  • Swimming and sunbathing at the lagoon
  • Lunch & Breakfast at Trinity Hotel overlooking Trinity Beach
  • Boating, offroading and shooting
  • Fishing off the Marina wall
  • Muddies - children's water playground
  • Motorbike ride up to Port Douglas
  • 'Red Arrow' walking track
  • Barbecue & bird watching on the Esplanade
  • Bungee jumping at Smithfield
  • Cable water skiing in Smithfield
  • Kite surfing at Yorkeys Knob Beach
  • Visiting the Botanic Gardens
  • Cairns Tropical Zoo

activities close to cairns

  • Go-karting
  • Port Douglas markets
  • Ross River & Lock Rainforest
  • Crystal Cascades on the Barron River
  • Yungaburra markets
  • Holloways Beach Café
  • Ellis Beach
  • Barron Falls

See Cairns' feature attractions.