10 top free Activities in Cairns

You’re in Cairns. You’ve spent all your dollars doing a skydive or bungee jump. More $$$ won’t magically appear so you’ll want some free things to do for the remainder of your Cairns Holiday.

1. Spend a day in the man madeLagoon, none of those crocodiles, no unwanted sharks, no unwanted jellyfish, just cool clear water and hot backpackers.

2. Chillout at Crystal Cascades. Rockpool after rockpool, waterfall after waterfall. Relaxed world heritage rainforest location.

3. Walk the Red Arrow walking track for amazing views of Cairns below. Or jog, thats what some crazy local people do.

4. Take a dip and a cool drink at Lake Placid. The swims free, the drinks are pretty cheap. The atmosphere is invaluable.

5. Boat down the Mulgrave river from Ross & Locke reserve to Gordonvale. If you haven’t got a boat blow up an car innertube.

6. Watch the reef boats come back in at the Marina. And play pick the most sunburnt english backpacker.

7. Go for a Wednesday afternoon sail with the Yacht Club. If they need crew, it’s free.

8. Walk from Holloways Beach to Yorkeys Knob. Even better with a member of the opposing sex.

9. Conquer Walsh’s Pyramid for spectacular views. It’s incredibly steep  and long, but it’s well worth it.

10.Hike up the Barron Gorge, and see the Barron waterfalls from the other side, and check out the tourists at the top wondering how to get where you are.

I hope this list helps you entertain yourself if you find yourself pennyless in Cairns, or maybe it even made you dream of Cairns.