Bucks Party Cairns

Most bucks parties here run in two halves: something active in the daytime, then a meal and a few bars at night. The activity is where the far north stands apart, with rainforest gorges, croc rivers and the Coral Sea all close at hand.

Building blocks for a bucks day:

• Canyoning: abseils, slides and jumps in a rainforest gorge from $249 per person, with private days for the group.
• On the water: kitesurf and kayak days at Palm Cove, or a private riverboat croc cruise at Port Douglas from $50 per person.
• Something easier: mini golf and a driving range at Yorkeys Knob for a relaxed round with a bit of competition.
• Dinner: a waterfront seafood and steak restaurant from $35 per person, or a heritage pub in Redlynch with upstairs rooms from $20 per person.
• The night: Esplanade bar and grills with sports bars, a laneway whisky bar, a tiki bar for hire and Irish pubs in the city and Port Douglas.
• Getting around: a stretch Hummer for 13, or a chauffeured minibus between venues.

Venues will ask about numbers and timing, so be upfront when you enquire. For rooms on their own, see bucks party venues.