🧡 Welcome to Accessible Cairns
Cairns is one of Australia’s most inclusive travel destinations, with tour operators, accommodation providers, and local attractions going the extra mile to welcome everyone. Whether you use a wheelchair, need additional support, or are travelling with a companion, this guide will help you plan a comfortable and enjoyable holiday in tropical Far North Queensland.
🐠 Accessible Reef Tours
- Sunlover Reef Cruises – Offers ramp access, accessible bathrooms, and in-water assistance at their Moore Reef pontoon.
- Reef Experience & Reef Encounter – Provide snorkel and dive assistance. Manual wheelchair users welcome, with personalised crew support.
- Quicksilver Cruises – Outer reef platforms with hydraulic lifts and full support for wheelchair users. (Include operator if featured elsewhere on your sites.)
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🏨 Accessible Accommodation
- Cairns Plaza Hotel – Accessible bathrooms, central location near the Esplanade.
- DoubleTree by Hilton – Ground-floor accessible rooms with connecting room options.
- Tropic Towers Apartments – Wheelchair-friendly 2-bedroom apartments.
- Healthy Living Centre – Short-term and holiday accommodation with ceiling hoists, hi-lo beds, and access to rehabilitation services.
🚍 Getting Around Cairns
- Accessible taxis are available (pre-booking recommended).
- Sunbus public transport includes low-floor, wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The city’s Esplanade and foreshore walkways are mostly flat and suitable for mobility aids.
🌴 Accessible Things to Do
- Cairns Aquarium – Fully wheelchair accessible with ramps, lifts, and bathrooms.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – Accessible gondolas with staff support at terminals.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway – Carriages with ramp access and inclusive seating options.
- Cairns Esplanade & Lagoon – Wide pathways, aquatic wheelchairs available, and accessible public toilets.
🧭 Local Tips & Services
- Let operators know about your needs when booking.
- Many local tour companies offer companion rates or carers tickets.
- Out There Travel Care offers professional care services for visitors with support needs.
- Pharmacies and medical centres are easily accessed throughout Cairns city.
✅ Plan with Confidence
Cairns is here for everyone. This guide is just the beginning—if you or someone you’re travelling with needs help planning a personalised accessible adventure, we’re here to help.
📥 Download our Accessible Reef Tours Guide PDF
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