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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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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time snorkelling and less time travelling. Newly launched in Cairns by two established operators, Pure Snorkelling offers experienced local knowledge coupled with a fast modern vessell taking you to one of the best Great Barrier Reef locations chosen from a selection of ov…

4.9(404)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 404 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £110.30 per person

Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, your small-group nocturnal tour visits a number of locations including lush tropical rainforest and a volcanic crater lake. See tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat kangaroo by day, and search for platypus at dusk. Enjoy afternoon…

4.8(461)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 461 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £124.02 per person

Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily. Guests of all ages will have guaranteed interaction with the spectacular beauty of over 16,000 marine and land animals from two World Heritage listed areas; the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Follow the journey from the river to the reef to enjoy daily animal and eco-…

4.6(575)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 575 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £32.19 per person

Behana Adventure Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite walls inside World Heritage rainforest, 30 minutes from Cairns CBD. Your 5-hour adventure runs through cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear pools inside Wooroonooran National Park. Every jump, slide, and abseil is optional. Your guide reads…

4.9(359)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 359 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £139.85 per person

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local guide shares their knowledge of the area while you discover its unique flora and fauna and history of Kuranda, keeping an eye out for freshwater crocodiles, turtles, fish and bird species. Choose from five daily departure times. Sometimes a cassowar…

4.8(398)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 398 reviews45 minFree cancellation

From £15.83 per person

Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon

Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am, arrive about 12 noon, spend about 4 hours at the reef and be back about 5:30pm. Unlike a boat-only reef trip, you step onto a two-storey pontoon as steady as solid ground, with room to spread out and set your own pace. A good fit for families and couples ali…

4.3(884)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 884 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £162.01 per person

All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises are the only commercial operator allowed to land on stunning Normanby Island, offering ample space and time for relaxation and exploration. Customise your day trip with a variety of optional activities on our all-inclusive tour. The islands are also home to several endangered species like the green turtle, hawksbill turtle, spectacled flying-fox, and beach stone-cur…

4.7(457)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 457 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £137.21 per person

Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised service. Join us, and our fun loving crew, for an amazing day on the Great Barrier Reef. Our destination, Upolu Reef, is a very beautiful location situated on the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef, and is teeming with a large variety of interesting…

4.8(427)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 427 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £127.76 per person

Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Be amazed at the views of the rainforest and Cairns' beautiful coastline as you glide along the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Have your camera handy as you travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing Stoney Creek Fall…

4.5(618)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 618 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £131.05 per person

Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting three different dive sites you'll discover the abundant marine life and diversity of coral which the Great Barrier Reef is world-fam…

4.6(454)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 454 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £162.54 per person

Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Waterfalls

This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach. Travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and explore the stunning Atherton Tablelands, with hand-picked highlights including waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes, and ancient rainfo…

4.8(353)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 353 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £121.38 per person

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

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, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

4.1(968)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 968 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £64.38 per person

Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three people at once. At 120km/h in 3.5 seconds, with uninterrupted views across the Great Barrier Reef from inside a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, there is nothing else like this in Australia. Solo. Duo. Trio. Your call.

4.8(367)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 367 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £57.52 per person

Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, or a refreshing soft drink upon arrival. Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour evening cruise on tranquil waters, taking in the breath-taking scenery as day turns to dusk. Indulge in a delectable buffet dinner served onboard, featuring a variety…

4.4(589)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 589 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £76.52 per person

Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two stunning reef locations, with 5 hours of reef time plus a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight over the reef. Dives are only included in dive package only (not snorkel package). You will experience the reef from above and below!

4.7(371)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 371 reviews8 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £232.20 per person

Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns

Experience the Atherton Tablelands in one unforgettable day Discover the beauty, wildlife and stories of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day small-group adventure from Cairns. Travel beyond the coast into one of Tropical North Queensland’s most diverse regions, where World Heritage rainforest gives way to open savannah plains, fertile volcanic farmland and wide country landscapes. As the sce…

4.9(284)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 284 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £139.85 per person

Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat. Choose from a range of packages, including transfers for you to explore on your own, or a package including snorkel or glass-bottom boat activities. Explore the Island's 339 hectares of…

4.2(712)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 712 reviews7 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £57 per person

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove. After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with…

4.8(262)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 262 reviews40 minFree cancellation

From £152.52 per person

Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and the Australian Outback while listening to informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. Take a guided tour t…

4.7(241)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 241 reviews11 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £126.13 per person

Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to and from the reef.

4.9(183)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 183 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £121.12 per person

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, surrounded by abundant marine life. Full and half day options available. Your day can be as active or as relaxing as you choose. As a Great Adventures guest, you’ll also be able to enjoy many exclusi…

4.2(412)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 412 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £82.33 per person

Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over 2,000 hours in these gardens, she knows where White-lipped Tree Frogs shelter, where Net-casting Spiders set up at dusk, and which host plants the caterpillars favour. On this two-hour night walk, she shares all of it, from Str…

5.0(166)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 166 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £31.66 per person

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness the stealth and power of these prehistoric animals at the Crocodile Attack show. This innovative wildlife park has five distinct zones, showcasing Australian wildlife in their natural environment. Enjoy guided walks…

4.6(232)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 232 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £68.61 per person

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and historic Kuranda Scenic Railway with personalised service in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. Journey above World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest on Skyrail, explore Kurand…

4.8(179)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 179 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £155.68 per person