Things to Do in Cairns as a Couple—Best Romantic Dates

The Cairns Aquarium is a lovely place to explore with the one you love. The impressive complex houses a variety of Sealife and pretty coral from the Great Barrier Reef as well as the Wet Tropics area. It is the perfect place to enjoy getting to know someone and indulging in plenty of conversation and laughs. You can end your tour with a delicious meal at the restaurant next door. You can enjoy meals with a view at some of the best Cairns Esplanade restaurants such as Oaks & Vine. Many of them are located within the comfortable and well-located hotels in the area. Popular options include Oaks Cairns Hotel.

The Kuranda Markets are fascinating to explore and will certainly keep the conversation flowing. Not only is the bazaar home to an array of colourful stalls selling a variety of goodies from curious handcrafted souvenirs to local produce, but the entire market is also cocooned within the folds of the rainforest. Once done shopping, pop over to the mini-golf course situated within the Original Rain Forest Markets where you can enjoy a fun game and a chance to savour tropical fruit-flavoured ice cream.

Enjoy a day of indulgence as you explore the Atherton Tablelands together. Plan a full day of gastronomic delights as you set off on a foodie trail. Decide to start with breakfast; there are plenty of charming tea houses to visit for the perfect Aussie big brekky or even your other favourites of pancakes, tropical fruits, and savouries. Places such as Lake Barrine Tea House come highly recommended. Do not miss out on a stop at Gallo Dairyland where you can treat yourselves to delicious, handcrafted chocolates and end the day with a stop at the Mount Uncle Distillery where you can both get into the spirit of things.

Want to impress that special someone and make them fall head over heels in love with you? There is no better lure than a sunset cruise that takes you into the folds of the ocean under the fiery orange of a setting sun. Experience the romance of being out at sea with a glass of bubbly serenading the one you love. Apart from the private cruises you can book, you may join the Spirit of Cairns tour, which offers dinner and lush views; get on board from the Cairns Marlin Marina.

Walking hand in hand along the beach is a lovely way to enjoy the great outdoors and even better company. If you want to avoid being too romantic at once, change up the beach walk by deciding to hire cycles and peddling along the water's edge of Mission Beach.