based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Paris
Australia
Cairns was great. Loads to see and do. Aquariums, zoos, butterfly sanctuary, rainforest, free outdoor pools. Loads of places to eat too. Definitely recommend, some of the locals can be intimidating but you move past it
Posted: February 6, 2025Felt pretty safe, although there is not much of a nightlife and the town is quite small. Great day trips that are accessible from cairns to great beaches and towns close by. If you’re there for the reef it is highly recommended, but if you’re looking for a nightlife and bustling city it is not cairns
Posted: March 31, 2024Super fun for going out. Diving on the reef is a must! A little hard to get around without a car as a lot of nice places to visit are out of town. The food is not amazing, just standard for touristy areas and prices
Posted: November 9, 2023Cass
Indonesia
Really can’t say I’ll ever return here but was good to get other places. Got cat called a lot! Didn’t feel super safe, a lot of partying too. Not pretty.
Posted: May 1, 2023Based on 5 local experiences
Based on 5 local experiences
Sofia
Cairns right now is going through a tough time because of juvenile criminality. People won’t actually hurt you but they will make you feel uncomfortable and unsafer But overall is a beautiful city and surroundings are gorgeous as well: Palm cove, rain tree forest, the barrier reef…
Posted: March 31, 2025Cairns is generally pretty safe, I’m not worried about walking around during the day. I would be more wary walking around the night club area at night but that could be just me. But other places are ok. There have been a few drunk aboriginal people I’ve been wary of when walking around at night but there is a lot of security and police officers making sure intoxicated people are safe (to themselves) but also the general public.
Posted: February 14, 2025Kerrin
Hi, I'm a social introvert who loves travelling & connecting with people.
Hannah
I've just finished high school and am exploring opportunities for places to travel in 2025
Bobbie
Hello im from the Uk currently travelling New Zealand in my van. I love meeting new people and sharing experiences and stories. I’m a forester/ chainsaw operator by trade but enjoy long walks, sunbathing and adrenaline rush experiences.
Naemi
I love animals and therefore I am vegan, but I am really not complicated and open to anything:)