IMHO, after spending 5 nights in Cairns we found it a bit disappointing

Every single activity is overpriced, maybe except the barrier reef due a high competition. I did a sea star and calypso and both are different and were enjoyed. Sea star had the cheapest diving, I think 65$ for a first and only 45$ for a second.

The rainforests is privatized with some asking 40$ per person to walk 1 km on their property,- I think that was a visitor center.

The skyline is beautiful, but obviously overpriced as well. 100$ rt or 140$ with a train ride pp.

I did many other destinations like Hawaii, Caribbean islands, South America and Cairns just felt a bit off in terms of cost for what you get. Does anyone feel the same ?

Oh and the hotel were like 160$ a night and it’s feels like a motel rather than a hotel.