events
Catch an amateur rugby game in town if you can, the locals play a mean game, and it's a great way to meet local folks.
International cricket is sometimes played in Cairns at Cazaly's Stadium (http://www.cazalys.com.au). Time your visit right and you could catch a great game for just a couple of dollars.
Cairns is home to one of Australia's best basketball teams, as well as basketball's most famous mascot, Joe Blake the Snake.
natural attractions
Many natural Cairns attractions include the Great Barrier Reef, Copperlode Dam, Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest
Cairns is the hotspot for wildlife diversity in Australia and is an ideal place to see a huge variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Places such as Mount Lewis, Lamb Range, or Mount Hypipamee are ideal locations to see anything from a Cassowary to Tree Kangaroos.