Things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North
49 bookable tours and activities in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia: day trips, food tours, sightseeing and more, each with the price negotiated down for you.
- Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise Aboard Ocean Freedom Catamaran
The Ocean Freedom Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise departs from Cairns aboard a fast, stylish catamaran designed for comfort and speed. The full-day tour lasts approximately nine…
- Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket in Cairns & the Tropical North
The Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket provides access to Kuranda Koala Gardens in Cairns and the Tropical North for about one hour. Visitors can see koalas along with…
- Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
This day trip lasts about 10 to 12 hours and covers the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation. The tour begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony at…
- Grand Kuranda Full-Day Tour including Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway
This full-day bus tour begins with a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which travels through mountain ranges and rainforest to reach Kuranda Village. The train stops at Barron…
- Green Island and Seawalker Helmet Dive Combo 5-9 Hour Tour from Cairns
This full-day boat tour combines a helmet diving experience on Green Island with time to explore the island itself. Green Island is a 6,000-year-old coral cay located 45 minutes…
- Half-Day Snorkelling Tour on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
This half-day snorkelling tour on the Outer Great Barrier Reef departs from Cairns and the Tropical North. The total duration is five and a half hours, with boarding starting at…
- Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, located in Queensland's Tropical North. This full-day tour from Cairns lasts about 12 hours and…
- Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
This day trip lasts about seven hours and starts with a one-way ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. The train travels through rainforest and along the Barron Gorge…
- Atherton Tablelands Adventure and Taste Food and Wine Tour from Cairns
This full-day tour from Cairns lasts about 10 hours and explores the Atherton Tablelands by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The day begins with…
- Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Dive and Snorkel Cruise on Silverswift from Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Cairns, is one of the largest coral reef systems in the world. This full-day cruise on the Silverswift catamaran offers about 10…
- Cairns Aquarium Twilight Tour with 3-Course Dinner at Squire's Loft Restaurant
This three-hour tour provides exclusive after-hours access to Cairns Aquarium in Tropical North Queensland. A guide leads guests through the aquarium at twilight to observe…
- Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef 8-Hour All-Inclusive Day Tour
This full-day boat tour begins with a 30-minute cruise along the calm Mulgrave River. After arriving at the Frankland Islands, the operator provides a guided walk on Normanby…
- Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with Skip-the-Line
Kuranda, located in Tropical North Queensland, is known for its rainforest and scenic views. This day trip lasts about eight hours and includes a one-way journey on the Kuranda…
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise on a Luxury Superyacht from Cairns
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Cairns in Australia, is one of the world’s largest coral reef systems. This full-day cruise aboard a 35-metre luxury superyacht…
- Cairns Botanic Gardens Night Tour with Photography Advice - Let's Go Buggin
The Let's Go Buggin Night Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens is a two-hour guided tour led by photographer Bridgette. The tour focuses on observing the small creatures active after…
- Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
This is a full-day 11.5-hour tour from Cairns that covers several key natural and historic sites in the Australian Outback. Travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges and…
- Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns with Optional Glass-Bottom Boat
This day tour from Cairns takes visitors to Fitzroy Island by fast catamaran, leaving from Marlin Marina. The ferry ride lasts about 45 minutes along calm coastal waters. Once on…
- Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Sailing Trip from Cairns
This full-day sailing trip from Cairns lasts about nine hours and visits Upolu Reef, located on the edge of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The trip includes sailing by boat to this…
- Barefoot Atherton Tablelands Day Trip with Cairns Waterfalls and Lake Eacham Swim
This full-day tour from Cairns lasts about 10 hours and explores the Atherton Tablelands, including waterfalls and a swim at Lake Eacham. The tour departs from the Reef Fleet…
- Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkeling Tour from Cairns
This Great Barrier Reef half-day snorkeling tour departs from Cairns and lasts about four hours. Participants travel on fast, custom-designed boats to reach reef locations…
- Cairns 35-Minute Jet Boat Ride
This 35-minute jet boat ride in Cairns offers a fast-paced trip on the water with sharp spins and maneuvers led by a skilled captain. The boat moves quickly, creating splashes…
- Kuranda 45-Minute Barron Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
This 45-minute riverboat cruise runs five times daily along the Barron River in Kuranda, within one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests. The boat carries a local guide who…
- Great Barrier Reef Sustainable Scientific Cultural Snorkeling and Dive Tour with Lunch from Cairns
This eight-hour tour departs from Cairns and travels to Reef Magic, an activity platform located on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The platform is chosen for its clear water,…
- Sunlover Great Barrier Reef 8-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Snorkeling from Cairns
This 8-hour tour departs from Cairns Marina aboard an air-conditioned catamaran operated by Sunlover Reef Cruises. The boat travels to the Moore Reef Pontoon located on the Outer…
- Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise with 10-Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight
This full-day cruise departs from Cairns aboard the 35-meter super-yacht Evolution. The journey lasts about 8.5 hours and includes visits to two outer reef locations with…
- Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef 9-Hour Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Diving from Cairns
The Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef 9-hour catamaran cruise departs from Cairns at 8:00 AM, with check-in starting at 7:00 AM and closing at 7:45 AM at the Reef Fleet…
- Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise
This tour offers a 2.5-hour evening catamaran cruise departing from Cairns Harbour, sailing on calm waters as the sun sets. Guests receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine,…
- Rainforest River Tubing 4.5-Hour Tour from Cairns with Hotel Pickup
This 4.5-hour tubing tour includes about 90 minutes floating on a rainforest river near Cairns. Participants use professional twin-chamber tubes to navigate both calm sections and…
- Green Island Half-Day from Cairns with Optional Semi-Submersible
This four-hour boat trip from Cairns includes about two hours on Green Island, a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Travelers spend time snorkeling or may choose to take a glass…
- Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns on AquaQuest Vessel
This full-day bus and boat tour from Cairns lasts about 8 and a half hours and takes you to two exclusive reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef, including Norman, Saxon, or…
- Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Glass-Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Options
This boat day trip from Cairns takes visitors to Green Island, located on the Great Barrier Reef. The trip lasts about eight hours and includes modern air-conditioned catamaran…
- Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight over Atherton Tablelands
This hot air balloon flight takes place over the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, Australia. The tour lasts about 4 to 6 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off…
- Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full-Day Tour in Cairns & the Tropical North
This full-day bus tour focuses on the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation areas in Cairns & the Tropical North. It covers about 10 hours and includes guided walks, a river…
- Green Island Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat Tour from Cairns
The tour departs three times daily from Cairns, with options lasting between three and twelve hours, allowing for either a half-day or full-day visit to Green Island. Guests…
- Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls
This full-day bus tour begins with a departure from Cairns, heading south past Walsh’s Pyramid. The guide will stop for photos of this large natural pyramid before continuing…
- Tully River Full-Day Rafting in Cairns or Mission Beach with Hotel Pickup or Self-Drive
The day begins with a pickup from hotels in Cairns or Mission Beach, or by meeting at a self-drive location chosen during booking. The tour lasts about 12 hours, including up to 3…
- Cairns Super Saver 3-Day Package: Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Daintree Rainforest & Kuranda Rail and Skyrail
This three-day Cairns Super Saver package includes a full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise, a Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour, and a Kuranda Rail and Skyrail…
- Cape Tribulation Day Tour with Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise and Beach Visit
This Cape Tribulation day tour lasts about 12 hours and begins with hotel pickups in Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas. The journey starts with a scenic drive along the…
- Great Barrier Reef Reef Hopper 40-Minute Scenic Flight in High Wing Aircraft from Cairns
This 40-minute scenic flight departs from GSL Aviation in Cairns. Passengers board a high wing aircraft with guaranteed window seats for clear views throughout the flight. The…
- Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket in Cairns & the Tropical North
Visitors start by entering Cairns Aquarium, a climate-controlled attraction open every day in the center of Cairns. The visit takes about two to three hours and includes access to…
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns with Kuranda Scenic Railway and Optional Rainforestation Nature Park
This full-day bus and cableway trip lasts about seven hours and starts with pickup in Cairns. Guests travel aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which glides above the ancient…
- Behana Canyoning Tour in Cairns Waterfalls
Behana Gorge near Cairns features clear pools and rainforest cliffs where this canyoning tour takes place. The tour lasts about five hours and involves rappelling down rock faces,…
- Atherton Tablelands Day Trip from Cairns: Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, Lake Eacham, Rainforests
The Atherton Tableland region in North Queensland offers diverse landscapes including rainforests, waterfalls, and crater lakes. This full-day bus tour from Cairns lasts about 12…
- Atherton Tablelands Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns
The Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland feature tropical rainforests and volcanic crater lakes. This small-group bus tour from Cairns lasts about eight hours and…
- Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest 11-Hour Day Tour
This full-day bus tour takes about 11 hours to cover key spots in the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation. The trip starts with a scenic drive north along the…
- Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat Tour at Green Island from Cairns
This tour includes a fast catamaran ride of about 45 minutes from Cairns to Green Island, a coral cay formed around 6,000 years ago. It is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier…
- Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Small-Group Afternoon Tour
This small-group afternoon tour covers Cairns city sights and its surrounds over approximately six and a half hours. The tour begins with pickup from hotels in Cairns CBD and…
- Cairns Ocean Free 9-Hour Small-Group Sailing Tour to Great Barrier Reef & Green Island with 25 Guests
The Ocean Free sailing tour departs from Cairns and lasts about nine hours. It carries up to 25 guests on a 16-meter two-mast schooner. The vessel sails to an exclusive Great…
- Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour with Lunch
The tour begins with check-in at 7:30 am at Cairns Marlin Marina, where guests board the luxury Seastar Cruises vessel. The 7.5-hour trip includes a maximum of 36 passengers. The…