4 Days in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef: The Perfect Itinerary

4‑day balanced itinerary covering Cairns city highlights, a full‑day Great Barrier Reef cruise, a Daintree Rainforest excursion and a quick Port Douglas visit, with meals and realistic travel times.

Day 1 — Cairns Arrival & City Exploration

• 14:00 — Check‑in at Pullman Cairns International (Pullman Cairns International, 1-3 Lake St, Cairns)
• 15:30 — Stroll along Cairns Esplanade (Cairns Esplanade, Cairns)
• 17:00 — Visit Cairns Botanic Gardens (Cairns Botanic Gardens, 17-19 Lake St, Cairns)
• 18:30 — Dinner at Salt House (Salt House, 2/9-13 Wharf St, Cairns)
• 20:30 — Rest at hotel (Pullman Cairns International)

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