Things to Do in Cairns

Book this opportunity to enjoy a hot Australian breakfast at Lilies Restaurant, which is perfect for animal lovers.

Explore Kuranda with these combo tickets if you have your own car. Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, enjoy free time in Kuranda, and experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising from 400 metres to 1200 metres above sea level on the Great Dividing Range, the Atherton Tablelands. Offering a full comprehensive guided tour visiting ten different locations in one day. We offer an interactive tour with wildlife, nature, history, culture and food. Our guide's experience and knowledge within the Wet Tropics Region deliver interesting and fascinating facts on tour. The tours are personable and intimate enhancing every traveler's experience. Visiting a number of National Parks, local produces, a nature park, and waterfalls while traversing across some of the most scenic natural landscapes in Far North Queensland. We travel in a comfortable modern Toyota Hiace. Please be sure to specify any special requirements for mobility and dietary as we will always do our best to accommodate all our passengers.

Travel through the rainforest aboard the famous Kuranda train

Explore the Great Barrier Reef by both sea and air on our Great Barrier Reef snorkelling & helicopter ride. You'll go on a yacht then hop in a helicopter!

• See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.
• Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.
• Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.
• Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.

Come face to face with over 15,000 animals, see live coral displays, diver shark feeds, marine and reptile touch tanks, and enjoy informative ecologist talks. Discover 70 different habitats showcasing the stunning diversity of the species

Glide over the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic flight from Cairns with picture-postcard views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, and more, with an informative commentary from the pilot.

Take the opportunity to learn to dive while you’re in Cairns! With classes limited to eight participants, led by professional and friendly instructors, you’ll learn to dive and earn an internationally recognized PADI certification on your 4-day PADI Open Water dive course. Hotel transfers are included each day, and your course is gradual and safe. Learn basic scuba skills in the classroom, a pool, and confined water dives, then explore the Great Barrier Reef on open-water dives. Once you have successfully completed your course, you’ll be a qualified PADI diver!

Experience a marine wildlife safari in one of Queensland's top aquariums

Discover one of the most breathtaking ecosystems in the world on this snorkeling tour of the Great Barrier Reef, you'll explore an underwater paradise!

• **Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda** with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal. • Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic **Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail**, with stops at **Red Peak** for complimentary ranger-guided tours. • **Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace**, browsing **local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries** like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense). • Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience. • Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

Dive into the thrill of a lifetime with a skydive over Cairns. Soak up views of Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef. Book now!

Explore the scenic beauty of Fitzroy Island with a roundtrip ferry transfer and hike the wilderness trails on your own. Upgrade your experience with a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkel gear or lunch.

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit Daintree National Park and its natural attractions such as Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Discover the lush landscapes of what is most likely the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, check out the town of Port Douglas, take a ferry ride across the Daintree River, and more.

View hieroglyphic wall inscriptions and see mummified remains

Imagine soaring above the Queensland rainforest in a cable car and aboard a scenic train. Join us on this captivating journey to Kuranda from Cairns!

• Discover Australia’s freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more at the award-winning Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure!
• Hop on a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley's Lagoon to see wetland creatures in their natural habitat.
• Watch park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries, and enjoy snake shows and crocodile attack shows.
• Explore the 2,500 meters of timber boardwalks through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.
• Fun Fact: Hartley’s Crocodile Park began in 1934 as a tea house for weary travelers between Cairns and Mossman.

Explore and enjoy the pristine coral bay, have a relaxing island trip in a comfortable boat and choose from an array of various activities.

Embark on a thrilling ride to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a small group guided snorkel with a choice of moorings.

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today. Please note: the departure times are 7.00 am and 1.00pm, you can change the pick up time to suit but the return time is still 12.00 and 6.00pm

Explore ancient Egyptian tombs and see aquatic animals

Discover the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on a tour from Cairns. We'll visit stunning waterfalls, explore lush jungles and swim in volcanic Lake Eacham!

• Enjoy the best of Kuranda in one day with a Skyrail ride, the scenic rail, and stress-free hotel transfers from Cairns. • Travel on the 120-year-old Scenic Rail through tunnels and glide over the lush rainforest canopy on the cableway with stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls. • Wander through Kuranda Heritage Markets, artisan shops, and cafes, or relax in the heart of this rainforest retreat. • Upgrade to a guided tour for expert insights into Kuranda’s culture and discounted entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Birdworld & Kuranda Koala Gardens. • Did you know? The Skyrail is the world’s longest rainforest cableway, stretching over 7.5 kilometers above the rainforest canopy.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef and a tropical island all in one day, visit the iconic Nudey Beach and see an incredible 360-degree view as you walk to the summit.

Enjoy an adventure of the Great Barrier Reef and visit the tropical Green Island to snorkel the reef and/or hop on the glass bottom boat tour. Take a walk in the rainforest or sip a drink by the pool.

If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of the area. Tropical North Queensland has a bounty of amazing mountain-bike parks but for sheer recognition one name stands above them all – Smithfield. This iconic rainforest trail network is the oldest mountain-bike park in the country, this world-famous facility offers more than 60km of green, blue and black-rated trails that twist through spectacular vine-clad jungle, over clear-flowing streams and along jagged ridges that overlook the Great Barrier Reef.

Why live on the edge when you could jump off?!

If you want to spend a day among crystal clear waters, paradisiacal beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, choose the Fitzroy Island Ferry Transfer.

• Step inside 11 recreated burial chambers and explore over 450 artifacts, a rare chance to encounter Egypt’s treasures outside Cairo.
• Wander past towering statues, gem-encrusted jewelry, silver coffins, and walls lined with hieroglyphs that bring 3,000 years of history vividly to life.
• Experience life-like scenes of decorated tombs, mummified animals, and treasures once belonging to Queen Nefertari, King Tut, and the Silver Pharaoh.
• Enjoy the exhibition in complete comfort; this is a fully air-conditioned, indoor venue with lifts, accessible restrooms, and even ground surfaces, making it easy for all ages and mobility levels.
• Choose your own pace: linger in the galleries for a deeper look or move quickly between chambers, then stop by the gift shop for Egyptian-inspired keepsakes.

Board at Cairns, then spend 5 hours at Moore Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef on a semi-submersible and glass bottom boat.

Take the worry out of your airport transfers in North Queensland. Be greeted by friendly staff and take a shuttle bus between the airport and Cairns City or Palm Cove.

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.

Cuddle a koala, throw a boomerang, and find out more about aboriginal traditions

If you're a croc fanatic, you will love the excursion to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Here you can see crocodiles, snakes and much more!

• Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.
• Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.
• Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.
• You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.
• With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.

Discover the Cairns Aquarium after dark, on this exclusive two hour evening guided tour to witness a remarkable transition as day slides into sunset. Witness reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more.

Experience the only place on Earth where two natural World Heritage sites meet. Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest, the beauty of Cape Tribulation, and the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge.

Choose this private tour for you and 6 friends with all entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch included. On this private family friendly day trip through the tropical rainforest you'll see native wildlife in their natural environment, visit the best waterfalls in the mountains, be guided through the cool mountain rainforests with an informative, fun and friendly professional guide.

Journey through the Australian rainforest, then float above it on a cable car

Visit the remnants of the ancient coral reef that stretched across the Australian outback millions of years ago on our Outback & Chillagoe Day Trip.

• The Moore Reef pontoon is equipped with activities suitable for all ages, including a giant waterslide—the only one of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef.
• Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass-bottom boat tours, all snorkeling equipment, and an underwater observatory.
• Enhance your reef adventure with additional experiences, such as the Seawalker helmet dive or guided snorkel tours, perfect for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.

Get up close and personal to the sea turtles on a 30-minute guided tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Learn about the dangers that sea turtles face, and how they are rescued, treated, released and tracked.

Discover the wild world of Australian native animals and exotic wildlife at a wildlife sanctuary 1 hour north of Cairns. See wombats, kangaroos, koalas, reptiles, birds, and more.

The most affordable way to get the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the beautiful city of Cairns.

Explore beaches, rainforests and stunning views in Australia's tropical north

Visit paradise on earth with this day trip to Green Island from Cairns. You'll be able to go snorkeling to explore part of the Great Barrier Reef!

• Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.
• Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.
• Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.
• Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.
• Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.

Join a guided snorkeling or diving experience at the Upolu Reef in Cairns, discover the many different marine species or just relax on the boat and soak up the sun.

Spend the afternoon at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, with return transfers. Explore the park, watch the snake and crocodile shows, learn about the animals, and enjoy a wetland cruise.