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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Kuranda: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & Wildlife Park Day Trip
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Most booked
Kuranda: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & Wildlife Park Day TripFull-day Kuranda tour from Cairns with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Army Duck ride, Koala Park and Aboriginal experience. Includes lunch.
643 reviews
4.62★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 336per person
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-Line
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Travelers' pick
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-LineSkip-the-line access to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class from Cairns. Includes pickup, Barron Falls views, and wildlife parks.
618 reviews
4.48★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 248per person
Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from Cairns
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Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from CairnsFly at dawn over the Atherton Tablelands from Cairns with hotel pickup included. Watch wallabies and kangaroos below.
614 reviews
4.76★
Duration
4h–6h
Every day
04:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 495per person
Cairns Aquarium: Entry Ticket & Rainforest to Reef Journey
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 61per person
Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Rainforest Walks, Croc Cruise & Beach Day
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Travelers' pick
Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Rainforest Walks, Croc Cruise & Beach DayFeel the wild side of North Queensland with a Cape Tribulation day trip from Cairns: rainforest walks, crocodile cruise, swimming in a creek, and lunch included.
552 reviews
4.84★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 249per person
Great Barrier Reef: Outer Reef Snorkel Tour with Gear & Guide
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Great Barrier Reef: Outer Reef Snorkel Tour with Gear & GuideFeel the rush of your first plunge at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, guided by locals, with gear and hot showers included. Small group, up to 2 hours in the water.
548 reviews
4.74★
Duration
6h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
08:40
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 195per person
Cairns Great Barrier Reef snorkeling: 1.5 hours on the reef
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Travelers' pick
Cairns Great Barrier Reef snorkeling: 1.5 hours on the reefHalf-day snorkeling tour from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef with a maximum of 27 guests, English-speaking guide, and snacks included.
545 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 179per person
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns
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Likely to sell out
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from CairnsWatch for platypus at dusk, walk ancient rainforest trails, and spot rare nocturnal animals on a small-group Atherton Tablelands night tour from Cairns with dinner and local guide.
461 reviews
4.80★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
13:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 235per person
Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day Trip
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Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day TripExclusive access to Normanby Island with snorkeling, kayaking, and guided walks. Includes river cruise, lunch, and equipment. Small groups, shortest crossing from Cairns.
457 reviews
4.72★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 260per person
Cairns Jet Boat Ride: 35 minutes of high-speed spins
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★Top rated
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 95per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day TripGreat Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns visiting Flynn, Milln and Thetford reefs. Five hours snorkel or dive time, lunch included, guided reef tour. Departs 8am.
454 reviews
4.65★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromAU$ 308per person
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with Lunch
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Sailing Trip & Snorkel with LunchFeel the salt air on a small-group sailing trip from Cairns to Upolu Reef, snorkel with turtles, enjoy a tropical buffet lunch, and relax with a friendly local crew.
427 reviews
4.76★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 269AU$ 242per person
Green Island Snorkeling Tour from Cairns with Glass Bottom Boat
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Travelers' pick
Green Island Snorkeling Tour from Cairns with Glass Bottom BoatSnorkel Green Island's reef from white sand beaches and glass bottom boat. Fast catamaran from Cairns includes equipment, pool access and rainforest walk.
412 reviews
4.22★
Duration
5h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 156per person
Cairns: Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Marine Bio Talk
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Travelers' pick
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.
404 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 209AU$ 188per person
Kuranda: Barron River Cruise & Wildlife with Local Guide
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Best value
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 30per person
Great Barrier Reef: Full-Day Cruise & Helicopter Flight
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Travelers' pick
Great Barrier Reef: Full-Day Cruise & Helicopter FlightFeel the sea breeze on a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns, snorkel two reefs, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and take a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight. Includes gear & return wine.
371 reviews
4.70★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · DE · ZH · JAFree cancellationfromAU$ 440per person
Giant Swing Skypark Cairns: Australia's Only Multi-Person Swing
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Giant Swing Skypark Cairns: Australia's Only Multi-Person SwingLaunch at 120km/h in 3.5 seconds on Australia's only giant swing where you control the release: solo, duo or trio.
367 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
14
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 109per person
Behana Gorge Canyoning from Cairns: Rock slides and abseiling
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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
Live guide EN · CS · DE · RU +5Free cancellationfromAU$ 265per person
Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Day Trip
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Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Day TripStep into North Queensland’s lush rainforests with a local guide, swim at Millaa Millaa Falls, explore Paronella Park’s castle ruins and enjoy morning tea by Lake Barrine. Includes pickup.
353 reviews
4.82★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day except Friday
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 230per person
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns
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Travelers' pick
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat from CairnsGreen Island day trip from Cairns with snorkelling or glass bottom boat on the Great Barrier Reef. Includes pool access, rainforest walk, catamaran transfers and morning tea.
339 reviews
4.14★
Duration
3h–12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromAU$ 127AU$ 108per person
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