Things to Do in Cairns

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

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.

Diving by Design - Each dive trip is as unique as our guests. Your guide will tailor the day to you! We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on the boat but we do our own thing as a private group.] If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m. **Important: With the Viator booking System you must book Certified Divers and Introductory Divers separately with seperate vouchers. The system does not allow for "cart" feature unfortunately.

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!

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

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.

See the flora and fauna of the rainforest from a new perspective

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!

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

Set sail to 2 outer reef locations on a high-performance catamaran. Snorkel, swim, dive or just relax onboard as you spot turtles, fish, and exotic corals.

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!

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

Delve into the rainforest landscapes of Daintree National Park, gaze at views of a World Heritage Rainforest & enjoy a local ice-cream.

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

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.

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.

Step inside Australia's largest butterfly lepidopterarium

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

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.

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

Discover northern Australia's amazing wildlife during your visit

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

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

Float down the Mulgrave River or Behana Gorge on giant inflatable tubes. Glide over gentle rapids, soak in stunning rainforest scenery, and enjoy a fun adventure in Tropical North Queensland.

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.

Explore an eco-friendly wildlife park – overrun by savage crocodiles and koalas!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Explore ancient Egyptian tombs and see aquatic animals

Enjoy a unique experience and see the beauty of Australia like you've never seen it before with this Cairns hot air balloon ride. Remember this moment forever!

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.

Visit Kuranda by traveling on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and returning by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore the village located in the pristine rainforest and have free time to visit the area.

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

View hieroglyphic wall inscriptions and see mummified remains

With this excursion to the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran, we'll discover the spectacular seabed from the famous Reef Magic platform.

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.

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.