This post was originally published on this siteNestled on the sunny shores of Queensland’s far north, Cairns is a place where the lush rainforests meet the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea, and where every day feels like a TV advert come to life. Cairns isn’t just a pretty face with palm trees and a golden sunset; it’s an action-packed playground that’s bursting at the seams with adventure, it’s the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, it’s a stone’s throw from balmy tropical islands, and everything in between. Credit: Tourism & Events Qld Whether you’re soaring over the rainforest canopy on a zipline or diving into the depths of the ocean, you will find plenty of things to do in Cairns. It’s Australia’s biggest tourist town for a reason. Here are some exciting things you can do there… Table Of Contents 1. Swim at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon 2. Visit Rusty’s Farmer’s Market 3. Get out on the Great Barrier Reef The Pontoon Experience Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkelling from Green Island 4. Visit Kuranda on the SkyRail and Scenic Railway 5. Go White Water Rafting on the Barron River 6. Take a