Line 4 · Beach
Great Barrier Reef & Daintree with kids
Queensland, Australia
Snorkeling the outer reef from Cairns, the Daintree rainforest, the Kuranda Scenic Railway, and koalas and cassowaries.
Wear stinger suits on the reef from November to May. Winter (June to August) is dry and mild.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $3,210 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $4,010 |
| Luxury (5★) | $6,430 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprGood
- MayGood
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecOff
Top attractions in Queensland
- Outer Great Barrier ReefPontoons and boats from Cairns
- Daintree RainforestOldest rainforest
- Cape TribulationWhere reef meets rainforest
- Kuranda VillageRainforest town
- Skyrail Rainforest CablewayOver the canopy
- Green IslandEasy reef island
- Mossman GorgeSwimming holes
- Cairns Esplanade LagoonFree pool
- Four Mile BeachPort Douglas
- Cairns AquariumReef intro
Where to eat in Queensland
- Ochre Restaurant$$$Native Australian ingredients
- Prawn Star$$Seafood on a boat
- Salt House$$$Port Douglas
- Rusty's Market$Weekend market
- Daintree Ice Cream Company$Exotic fruit flavors
- Hemingway's Brewery$$Port Douglas
Things to do
- Snorkel the outer reefStinger suits provided
- Glass-bottom boatGreen Island
- Kuranda Scenic RailwayUp the range
- Croc-spotting cruiseDaintree River
- Meet koalasKuranda Koala Gardens
- Dreamtime Gorge WalkMossman Gorge
- Hot-air balloonAtherton Tablelands
- Night wildlife spottingRainforest
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