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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Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour: 9 Hours Tastings
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Most booked
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
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 265per person
Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns: Half-Day Snorkel Trip
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Travelers' pick
Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns: Half-Day Snorkel TripHalf-day reef cruise from Cairns to Green Island with snorkel gear and catamaran transfers included. Choose between snorkeling, a glass bottom boat.
270 reviews
4.14★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 110per person
Great Barrier Reef Flight: Cairns Scenic Tour & Window Seats
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Travelers' pick
Great Barrier Reef Flight: Cairns Scenic Tour & Window SeatsFeel the thrill of a 40-minute flight above the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, and Cairns coastline. Includes hotel pickup, window seats, and live pilot commentary.
262 reviews
4.77★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 289per person
Cairns: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Trip with 4WD
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Likely to sell out
Cairns: Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Trip with 4WDFull-day Outback tour from Cairns with 4WD transport, Chillagoe-Mungana Caves, Granite Gorge rock wallabies, morning tea and pub lunch. Small groups with local ranger.
241 reviews
4.75★
Duration
11h 30m
Mon, Wed and Fri
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 239per person
Cairns City Sights & Botanic Gardens: Small-Group Afternoon Tour
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Cairns City Sights & Botanic Gardens: Small-Group Afternoon TourFeel the real Cairns on a small-group afternoon tour: city sights, exclusive museum visit, Palm Cove beach walk, and Devonshire tea. Includes hotel pickup.
240 reviews
4.85★
Duration
6h 30m
Mon–Sat
12:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 120per person
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Wetlands Cruise & Attack Show
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Travelers' pick
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Wetlands Cruise & Attack ShowHalf-day crocodile tour from Cairns with wetlands boat cruise, Attack show, and keeper talks. Includes hotel pickup, five wildlife zones, UNESCO rainforest. Around 4 hours.
232 reviews
4.60★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 130per person
Cairns Aquarium Twilight Tour & 3-Course Dinner Experience
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Cairns Aquarium Twilight Tour & 3-Course Dinner ExperienceFeel the after-hours magic at Cairns Aquarium, join a guided twilight tour, then unwind with a 3-course dinner at Squire's Loft. Includes entry & dining.
211 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 188per person
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling with Indigenous Sea Rangers
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Travelers' pick
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling with Indigenous Sea RangersSnorkel two outer reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef with Indigenous Sea Rangers who share their traditional culture and ecological knowledge during.
183 reviews
4.88★
Duration
9h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 255AU$ 230per person
Barron River Rafting Cairns: Grade 2-3 Rapids & Gorge
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Barron River Rafting Cairns: Grade 2-3 Rapids & GorgeHalf-day white-water rafting on Barron River near Cairns with professional guide, Grade 2-3 rapids, and all gear included. Pickup from Cairns or Port Douglas.
180 reviews
4.60★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 130per person
Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
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Travelers' pick
Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic RailwayTravel by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over World Heritage forest and 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway through 15 tunnels from Cairns with multilingual guides.
179 reviews
4.83★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ZH · YUEHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 295per person
Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef & Michaelmas Cay Sailing Cruise from CairnsGreat Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay with snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, marine biologist talks, and buffet lunch. Departs 8:30am.
176 reviews
4.54★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 288per person
Night Wildlife Walk in Cairns Botanic Gardens: Macro Photography
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★Top rated
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 60per person
Cairns Sunset River Cruise: Trinity Inlet at dusk
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
Cairns Outer Barrier Reef: Snorkel & Dive Day Trip
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Cairns Outer Barrier Reef: Snorkel & Dive Day TripFull-day Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive from Cairns with 4 hours at outer reef, lunch, and guided tours. Intro dives welcome, no certification needed.
150 reviews
4.64★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 255per person
Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Rainforest, Reef & Wildlife
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Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Rainforest, Reef & WildlifeCape Tribulation full-day tour from Port Douglas with Daintree River crocodile cruise, Wildlife Habitat visit, rainforest walks, beach time and lunch. Hotel pickup included.
150 reviews
4.80★
Duration
12h
Every day except Thursday
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 266per person
Cairns: Koalas & Wildlife at The Pier Family Day Out
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Best value
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
Every dayFree cancellationfromAU$ 22per person
Herberton: Historic Village Entry Ticket & Self-Guided Tour
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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
Every dayFree cancellationfromAU$ 46per person
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling from Cairns: Two reef sites
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Travelers' pick
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.
115 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 259AU$ 233per person
Kuranda rainforest tour: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & wildlife park
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Likely to sell out
Kuranda rainforest tour: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & wildlife parkFull-day Kuranda tour from your hotel featuring the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Army Duck ride, Aboriginal performance.
114 reviews
4.52★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 313per person
Cairns Aquarium: Night Tour & Nocturnal Reef Wildlife
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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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
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