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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Bungy Jump at Skypark Cairns: 16 jump styles, one platform
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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
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 189per person
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Cairns: Boat Cruise & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Cairns: Boat Cruise & WildlifeSix hours at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with park entry, return transfers from Cairns, and a 25-minute boat cruise where you watch crocodiles being fed by park staff.
98 reviews
4.38★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 123per person
Underwater Helmet Dive Green Island from Cairns
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Underwater Helmet Dive Green Island from CairnsWalk the seafloor of Green Island in a helmet that keeps your head dry, surrounded by tropical fish and coral.
98 reviews
4.11★
Duration
5h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 289per person
Boat tour Cairns: Indigenous-led mangrove walk
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Likely to sell out
Boat tour Cairns: Indigenous-led mangrove walkIndigenous-owned river cruise from Cairns Marina to East Trinity Reserve with traditional welcome and guided mangrove walk. Hotel pickup included.
96 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 169per person
Paronella Park & Etty Bay: Afternoon Tour with Dinner
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Likely to sell out
Paronella Park & Etty Bay: Afternoon Tour with DinnerStep into Paronella Park’s dreamy ruins, spot wild cassowaries at Etty Bay, swim at Babinda Boulders, and enjoy dinner at a local pub: includes pickup from Cairns.
95 reviews
4.96★
Duration
10h
Mon and Thu
11:15
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 259per person
Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour CairnsWake up on the Great Barrier Reef with this intimate overnight sailing tour from Cairns. Includes diving, snorkeling, meals, and a cozy cabin with just 12 guests.
90 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2d
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 669per person
Great Barrier Reef: 40min Helicopter Flight & Outer Reef Views
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Great Barrier Reef: 40min Helicopter Flight & Outer Reef ViewsFeel the rush of a 40-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef, with live commentary, views of Green Island and Arlington Reef, and all fees included.
84 reviews
4.94★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 584per person
Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Tour
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Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise TourStart with a scenic drive along the coast to Port Douglas, then board a 1-hour Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles and birdlife.
69 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
Tue and Sat
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 269per person
Cairns Aquarium Turtle Hospital Tour: Guided Visit
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Best value
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 81per person
Paronella Park & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour: Rainforest Castles
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Paronella Park & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour: Rainforest CastlesFull-day guided tour from Cairns through World Heritage rainforest to Paronella Park's Spanish castles, Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Barrine.
64 reviews
4.92★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day except Friday
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 230per person
Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour: Nocturnal animals after hours
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Travelers' pick
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
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from Cairns
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2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from CairnsOvernight snorkeling trip on the Great Barrier Reef aboard OceanQuest catamaran from Cairns, visiting two outer reef sites with meals and equipment provided.
56 reviews
4.30★
Duration
2d
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 730per person
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda: Walk the aviary
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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
Every dayFree cancellationfromAU$ 26per person
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day Tour
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Likely to sell out
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day TourTwo-day tour combining Daintree Rainforest 4WD with Cape Tribulation and Outer Reef snorkel sites. Includes naturalist guide, lunch both days, wine and ice cream.
48 reviews
4.48★
Duration
2d
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 455per person
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Scenic Rail & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Kuranda & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures: Scenic Rail & WildlifeTravel by scenic railway through Barron Gorge and Skyrail above the rainforest canopy to Kuranda village.
42 reviews
4.21★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 287per person
Breakfast with Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns
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Travelers' pick
Breakfast with Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from CairnsStart your day with a koala breakfast at Hartley's Crocodile Park, then cruise Hartley's Lagoon to watch crocodiles feed, with hotel pickup from Cairns or Palm Cove.
40 reviews
4.73★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 165per person
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour: Cairns 30 Minutes
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Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour: Cairns 30 MinutesFly over the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island and Fitzroy Island by helicopter from Cairns with live commentary. Check in 30 minutes early for your briefing before departure.
38 reviews
4.71★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 490per person
2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Scenic Train Tour
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2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Scenic Train TourTwo-day tour from Cairns: full-day reef cruise with snorkeling at Hastings and Saxon Reef, then Skyrail over the rainforest canopy and Kuranda Scenic.
36 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2d
Every day
07:15
Live guide EN · DE · ZH · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 380per person
Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife Experience
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Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife ExperiencePrivate 12-hour day tour from Cairns through Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation with naturalist guide, hotel pickup.
29 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupfromAU$ 1,880per group
Cairns Museum: Entry ticket with exhibitions access
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Travelers' pick
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
Mon–SatFree cancellationfromAU$ 15per person
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