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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from CairnsBoat tour from Cairns to outer reef with 5 hours in the water. Includes BBQ lunch, snorkel gear, wine, intro and certified dives, plus optional helicopter flight.
- 3,970 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 8h 30m
- Every day
- 08:00
Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef SitesCairns Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkel & dive at 2 outer reef locations. 80-foot catamaran, chef lunch, marine naturalist guide, 30 years operating. Departs 8am daily.
- 2,705 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 9h
- Every day
- 07:30
Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & BeachFull-day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cape Tribulation with hotel pickup, guided walks, Daintree River cruise and lunch included.
- 2,076 reviews
- 4.62★
- Duration
- 10h–12h
- Every day
- 07:00
Recommended (7)
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive with 6 Hours Reef Time
- 2,055 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 9h
Barron River Rafting: Grade 2–3 Rapids & Rainforest
- 1,631 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sites
- 1,360 reviews
- 4.57★
- Duration
- 8h 30m
Cairns to Kuranda: Scenic Railway, Skyrail & Village Day Trip
- 1,168 reviews
- 4.33★
- Duration
- 7h
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River Cruise
- 1,166 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 9h
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Snorkel Tour
- 1,092 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
Cairns Waterfalls & Rainforest Day Trip: Swim & Slide
- 977 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 12h
Top rated (10)
Bungy Jump at Skypark Cairns: 16 jump styles, one platformJump from Australia's only permanent bungy platform 50 metres above rainforest, with views to the Great Barrier Reef.
- 108 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
- 14
Night Wildlife Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens: Macro PhotographyTwo-hour night walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens with expert macro-photographer Bridgette Gower, who spots tree frogs.
- 166 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
- 2
Cairns Jet Boat Ride: 35 minutes of high-speed spins35-min jet boat ride through Trinity Inlet with spins, slides & waterfront views. Safety briefing included. Departs Marlin Marina. Minimum 110cm.
- 456 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 35m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Cairns: Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Marine Bio TalkHalf-day Great Barrier Reef snorkel from Cairns with fast boat, marine biologist presentation, and 15 reef site options. Includes wetsuit, mask, snacks.AU$ 209AU$ 188per person
- 404 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 5h
- Every day
- 12:00
Behana Gorge Canyoning from Cairns: Rock slides and abseilingCanyoning in Behana Gorge near Cairns with natural rock slides, cliff jumps and abseiling down granite walls inside World Heritage rainforest.
- 359 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 5h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns: Two reef sitesBoard a fast vessel at Cairns Marlin Marina to snorkel two Great Barrier Reef locations with provided gear and lunch, chosen for optimal conditions.AU$ 259AU$ 233per person
- 115 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 09:00
Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight Cairns: 40-Min Aerial Tour40-minute scenic flight over Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Professional pilot, live commentary, fuel included. Departs 9:30am–2:30pm daily for best reef colors.
- 874 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 40m
- start times · Every day
- 6
Tully River: Full-Day White Water Rafting & Rapids AdventureFeel the rush of Tully River’s wild rapids on a full-day white water rafting trip. Includes all gear, expert river guides, hotel pickup, and a hearty meal mid-adventure.
- 699 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 12h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour: 9 Hours TastingsNine-hour food and wine tour from Cairns into the Atherton Tablelands with breakfast at Lake Barrine, farm lunch, and tastings at a strawberry farm.
- 284 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 9h
- Wed–Fri
- 08:00
Herberton: Historic Village Entry Ticket & Self-Guided TourStep into Herberton’s pioneer village, wander 60+ original buildings, explore rare antiques and hands-on displays, with self-guided entry and nature trails included.
- 116 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 3h–8h
Lowest price (10)
Cairns Museum: Entry ticket with exhibitions accessVisit Cairns Museum in the heart of the city for a self-guided journey through Far North Queensland’s history. Includes all exhibitions and easy access.
- 27 reviews
- 4.74★
- Duration
- 1d
Cairns: Koalas & Wildlife at The Pier Family Day OutHold a koala in Cairns, explore Australia’s unique habitats, and meet native creatures with admission included. Wheelchair accessible and family-friendly.
- 131 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 30m
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda: Walk the aviaryWalk through a tropical rainforest aviary at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda.
- 53 reviews
- 4.26★
- Duration
- 30m–1h
Kuranda: Barron River Cruise & Wildlife with Local GuideFloat along Kuranda’s Barron River, spot crocodiles and birds, and hear stories from a local guide. Five daily departures, 45-minute cruise, includes live commentary.
- 398 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 5
Cairns Aquarium: Entry Ticket & Rainforest to Reef JourneyFeel the pulse of Cairns at the Aquarium: see live shark feeds, touch marine life, and wander through Queensland’s only Deep Reef tank. Includes daily talks.
- 575 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital Tour: Guided VisitCairns Aquarium general admission plus a 30-minute guided tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to meet rescued sea turtles and learn about threats.
- 65 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 2h–3h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Cairns Sunset River Cruise: Trinity Inlet at duskCruise through Trinity Inlet as the sun sets behind the mountains, with complimentary drinks and local stories from your captain.
- 153 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day
- 17:15
Cairns Aquarium: Night Tour & Nocturnal Reef WildlifeAfter-hours Cairns Aquarium tour with wildlife educator. See nocturnal reef fish, corals and tropical forest creatures in darkness. 1.5 hours, wheelchair accessible.
- 108 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Mon–Sat
- 17:45
Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour: Nocturnal animals after hoursAfter sunset, nocturnal fish, reptiles and insects emerge at Cairns Aquarium on a 2-hour guided tour with a wildlife educator.
- 58 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 2h
- Mon–Sat
- 15:00
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & RapidsFeel the rush of rainforest river tubing near Cairns, drifting through calm and rapid waters with local guides. Includes hotel pickup, all gear, and snacks.
- 759 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Cairns & the Tropical North at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from Cairns, AU$ 275 (8h 30m, 4.72★ · 3,970).
- Top rated: Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef Sites, AU$ 275 (9h, 4.88★ · 2,705).
- Best value: Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & Beach, AU$ 239 (10h–12h, 4.62★ · 2,076).
Of the 90 experiences: 87 with free cancellation, 72 with instant confirmation, 44 with hotel pickup and 48 bookable last-minute.