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Things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North

254+ tours, tickets and activities in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Cairns & the Tropical North

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Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from…

4.3(141)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 141 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £164.65 per person

30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainfor…

5.0(68)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 68 reviews30 minFree cancellation

From £244.87 per person

Paronella Park, Waterfalls & Lake Barrine Day Tour from Cairns

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforests of Wooroonooran Nat…

4.9(64)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £121.38 per person

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You can also get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, crocodiles, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Spend a day at Hartley's and enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day.

4.4(98)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 98 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £64.91 per person

Lizard Island Day Tour by Air from Cairns

Your day at Lizard Island can be as hectic or as relaxing as you want it to be. You can go for walks on the various walking tracks, or for for adventure, you can walk to the top of Cooks Lookout, you can spend a full day snorkeling on some of the world's most beautiful reefs including the famous clam gardens, relax on one of the Island's magnificent beaches or you can do it all. Whatever you deci…

4.9(54)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 54 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £633.28 per person

Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest

Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed Rainforest. Experience the adrenalin rush while freefalling from up to 15,000ft. No experience necessary! The only skydiving operator based in Cairns, giving you the unique experience of jumping right over the city and th…

4.6(58)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 58 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £187.35 per person

Green Island Seawalker & Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a unique and exciting day. Just 45 minutes from Cairns by Great Adventures fast catamaran, Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and home of the amazing underwater walking experience, Seawalker Green Island. It's an ideal activity for non-swimmers wa…

4.1(98)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 98 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £152.52 per person

Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure arrives at 9:30am and the 10:15am departure at 11:00am. Both leave the island at 3:30pm, back at Cairns Marina about 4:30pm. Fitzroy Island is a rainforest-covered national park on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel the fringing reef straight off the be…

4.2(84)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 84 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £57.52 per person

Cairns Trinity Inlet Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the tranquil beauty of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet on this relaxing 75-minute Cairns River Cruise—a perfect way to unwind and explore the region from the water. Step aboard a comfortable, shaded vessel and enjoy a smooth journey through calm waterways lined with lush mangroves and teeming with wildlife. As you cruise, your friendly guide shares fascinating insights into Cairns’ history, cultur…

4.9(37)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £36.94 per person

Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon where you can witness crocodiles feeding. Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations thro…

4.7(40)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £87.08 per person

2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations. The Daintree Rainforest Tour is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture, which will e…

4.5(48)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £240.12 per person

Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

Experience the sheer size and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and gain a true appreciation of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This flight includes views of beautiful Green Island and Fitzroy Island and on low tide, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Sand Cay. Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon. If you're flying with us in the winter months, there is ev…

4.7(38)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £258.74 per person

2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time in Kuranda and then the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns. Evolution departs Cairns daily offering an award-winning full-day reef cruise, with 5 hours spent visiting 2 spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations (Norman OR Saxon and Hastings Re…

4.7(36)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 36 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £200.54 per person

Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. One 20-min introductory or 40-min certified scuba dive is included (subject to medical conditions), giving you an up-close encounter with vibrant coral gardens and exotic marine life. Start your day with a freshl…

4.0(65)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £150.40 per person

Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop village of Kuranda, then soar above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Our coach will then transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! At Hartley’s you’ll explore the Mel…

4.2(42)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £151.21 per person

Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour

Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single day. Depart the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns at 8:00am and reach Moore Reef at 9:30am, before Sunlover's main day cruise arrives. Spend 2.5 hours on Sunlover's own section of the reef on an expansive pontoon full of space and a activities for everyone:…

3.9(50)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £177.85 per person

Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you can take a tour on a historic World War II Army Duck, as well as feed a kangaroo and meet a Cassowary in the Koala & Wildlife Park. Be sure to visit…

4.5(28)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £107.66 per person

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

4.5(24)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £82.85 per person

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Also included is a memorable trip on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway. There is an option to add the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

4.2(29)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 29 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £146.97 per person

Horse and Quad bike tour with a visit to a Petting Zoo

Enjoy a unique action-packed farm experience for the whole family with horse and ATV riding to fulfil the ultimate experience.

4.5(19)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £99.74 per person

Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway - with flexibility to explore Kuranda Village independently. Journey above World Heritage Wet Tropics' rainforest on the Skyrail with panoramic views of waterfalls and dramatic landscapes.…

4.5(18)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 18 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £131.93 per person

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

4.5(14)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £88.13 per person

60 minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight

This 60-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is also known as the "pilots favourite". It takes in all the sights from every single one of our shorter duration flights and delivers them in a package that cannot be matched. Sweeping city views, rolling lush rainforest, tableland scenery, waterfalls, islands, reef and sand cays - this flight packs it all in.

5.0(9)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £463.88 per person

Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs Fitzroy Island's jetty at 5.00pm.

3.9(18)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £57 per person