Madja Boardwalk

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and a dream destination for most, and there's a plethora of online info out there about how to visit. However, this trip can quickly get expensive, not fun, and borderline unsafe if you book the wrong tours or go at the wrong time of year. This guide will give you the best tips that features: - A day-by-day guide of what to see and where to go - Minimal reliance on guided tours, focusing instead on self-driving to cut costs and avoid crowds - How to see the Great Barrier Reef in the best weather conditions - How to do this trip in (a little more than) 72 hours, so that you only have to take one day off Please consider subscribing or tipping if you found this helpful!