Tours & Activities in Cairns

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.

This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute product, but extend the flight path out to the east, passing Green Island and tracking to the outer edge of Arlington Reef – one of the largest reefs in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We traverse the very edge of the reef pushing toward the edge of the Australian continental shelf where the water clarity is unsurpassed, and the ocean floor drops away to over 1,000 feet. The additional time allows us to push further north past sandy Vlasoff Cay and on to the outer reaches of the Reef to immerse yourself in the colours and textures of the reef and clear blue waters. The massive North Queensland skies provide unforgettable backdrops for the keen photographer to capture once in a lifetime images. Our local pilot/guides provide commentary and insights into the reef and its abundance of marine inhabitants.

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

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!

Enjoy all wildlife presentations, one boat ride on Hartley's Lagoon, and various self-guided walks, with this Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Park entrance ticket.

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.

Personalisation – Our groups are small, amplifying the quality of our nature and wildlife interaction. Eco-friendly – We cruise with a solar electric boat operator. The vessel is quiet and a completely clean and green machine. Afternoon advantages – We are heading IN to the National Park when other operators are heading OUT! Our late finish affords us peaceful trails and empty beaches Observe what we casually call, the ‘shift swap’. Animals that are active during the day become more excitable at dusk, right as the nocturnal creatures come out to play! Nocturnal component – Very few visitors to the area have the option to go into the “Oldest continually growing rainforest in the world, at night!”

Travel through the rainforest aboard the famous Kuranda train

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!

Book your Outback and Chillagoe Caves tour to learn about the wildlife, history, aboriginal culture and explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park

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.

Whether your traveling solo or with friends the Partyincairns high energy party hosts will show you the best of Cairns' pubs and clubs every Wednesday (4 bars/drinks), Friday (5 bars/drinks) & Saturday night (4 bars/drinks) We actually guarantee we will save you money while you party with us. Free drinks (1 in every bar on arrival) - VIP priced drinks all night - free VIP entry to every venue (NO lineups or Q's) and our amazing Big Deal Discount Booklet make this party tour unbeatable value and heaps of fun, lol. We look forward to partying with you soon.

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.

Book this combo offer from Cairns including a cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight above the reef.

Enjoy a day aboard a luxurious vessel and travel to two reefs including Upolu Cay Reef and the outer edge of Upolu Reef. Spend 6 hours on the reef exploring and learning.

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and sting rays. Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

Join a zipline adventure to soar through a UNESCO-listed rainforest

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!

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

Explore the Great Barrier Reef, on an approximately 1.5-hour boat trip from Cairns. Spend up to five hours immersed in its beauty, visiting two exclusive outer reef sites for snorkeling.

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.

Rainforest lunch, picturesque beach walks, and a river cruise – a top day out!

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