Top Things to Do in Cairns & the Tropical North

We compared all 90 experiences in Cairns & the Tropical North so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 90 experiences from AU$ 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from Cairns
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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
Live guide EN · DE · ZH · JAFree cancellationfromAU$ 275per person
Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef Sites
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 275per person
Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & Beach
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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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 239per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive with 6 Hours Reef Time
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive with 6 Hours Reef TimeSix hours across two protected reef sites (Wonder Wall and Upolu Cay) with marine guides, glass-bottom boat, lunch and all gear included, at an unhurried pace.
2,055 reviews
4.84★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 223per person
Barron River Rafting: Grade 2–3 Rapids & Rainforest
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Barron River Rafting: Grade 2–3 Rapids & RainforestWhite-water rafting on the Barron River near Cairns or Port Douglas: paddle Grade 2–3 rapids through Barron Gorge National Park with a professional guide.
1,631 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 130per person
Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sites
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Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sitesSnorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns on a full day trip to two exclusive reef sites with all equipment, lunch and hot showers included aboard AquaQuest.
1,360 reviews
4.57★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 275per person
Cairns to Kuranda: Scenic Railway, Skyrail & Village Day Trip
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Cairns to Kuranda: Scenic Railway, Skyrail & Village Day TripFeel the rainforest come alive on a Cairns to Kuranda day trip with historic railway, Skyrail cableway, and time to wander village markets. Includes pickup.
1,168 reviews
4.33★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 218per person
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River Cruise
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River CruiseLocally run for 40+ years. Daintree River cruise, rainforest boardwalk, lunch and swim included. Hotel pickup from Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas. Full day, small groups.
1,166 reviews
4.67★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 239per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Snorkel Tour
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Snorkel TourOuter reef snorkel tour from Cairns with Michaelmas Cay island access, glass-bottom boat, and guided reef dives. Includes lunch and photos. 7:30am departure.
1,092 reviews
4.87★
Duration
7h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 280per person
Cairns Waterfalls & Rainforest Day Trip: Swim & Slide
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Cairns Waterfalls & Rainforest Day Trip: Swim & SlideFull-day waterfall tour from Cairns through Atherton Tablelands. Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls, and Lake Eacham. Includes lunch, morning tea, and park fees.
977 reviews
4.94★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 199per person
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom Boat
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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatCatamaran cruise to Green Island from Cairns with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Includes buffet lunch and morning tea.
968 reviews
4.11★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 122per person
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from Cairns
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from CairnsFull-day guided tour of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation from Cairns with wildlife cruise, rainforest walk.
951 reviews
4.70★
Duration
11h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 283per person
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from CairnsFull-day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns with Mossman Gorge walk, Daintree River cruise, rainforest lunch and Cape Tribulation Beach. Includes hotel pickup. 9–10 hours.
938 reviews
4.72★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:45
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 312per person
Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day Trip
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Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day TripFull-day Atherton Tablelands tour from Cairns with swimming at Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, and Lake Eacham. Includes lunch, park fees, and platypus spotting.
906 reviews
4.88★
Duration
10h
Mon–Sat
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 229per person
Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight Cairns: 40-Min Aerial Tour
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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
Live guide EN · DEInstant confirmationfromAU$ 249per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Science Tour
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Science TourFeel the reef’s pulse from Cairns: snorkel, dive, and join marine biologists for hands-on science. Includes buffet lunch, equipment, and glass-bottom boat.
871 reviews
4.65★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · DE · KOFree cancellationfromAU$ 325per person
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous Stories
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Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous StoriesFull-day Atherton Tablelands tour from Cairns with five swimming stops, Cathedral Fig Tree, cultural presentation, and lunch included. Hotel pickup and local guide.
771 reviews
4.74★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 189per person
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & Rapids
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Best value
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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 99per person
Tully River: Full-Day White Water Rafting & Rapids Adventure
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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
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 205per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Small Group Sail
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Small Group SailFeel the salt air as you sail from Cairns to a private Great Barrier Reef site and Green Island, with only 25 guests, lunch, snorkeling gear, and crew support included.
687 reviews
4.88★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 289per person
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