Cairns Australia tourist activities, attractions and tours

Things to do in Cairns, Australia

• Great Barrier Reef Cruise and Helicopter Flight
  Do you want to visit the Great Barrier Reef, at the same time enjoying breathtaking aerial views of this world famous marine park? Then do not look past this compelling tour, including either a one way flight (to or from the reef), or return scenic flights to the Outer Reefs, the opportunity for snorkeling and scuba diving! Combination of cruise and helicopter flight options available.
• Kuranda Skyrail and Rail
  Departing from Cairns, travel to Kuranda on one of the worlds most scenic train routes. Spend your day exploring the "Village of the Rainforest" and discover the amazing Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Glide across the canopy of the rainforest on a gondola cableway, stopping at a natural science center and Aboriginal cultural center.
• Cairns in a Day - Kuranda
  Cairns in a Day is the perfect way to experience the scenic highlights of Northern Queensland's rainforest and reefs. Ideal for visitors who do not want to miss enjoying the beauty of World Heritage Rainforest and the excitement and adventure of the Great Barrier Reef. If you only visit Cairns once in your lifetime, you truly do not want to forgo these sights, Cairns in a Day is the perfect tour for you.
• Hot Air Ballooning in Cairns
  Thinking Romance? Think hot air ballooning at Australia's best prices. Compare and save up to 60% with this tour when you balloon in the tropics, compared to every other Australian capital city's ballooning.
• Osprey V Small Group Dive and Snorkel Tour
  Enjoy the fastest reef trip with five hours at two exclusive, protected outer reef locations with diving, snorkeling, underwater viewing or just plain relaxation. Enjoy less travel time, and spend more time at the reef. This tour is big enough to take you to the edge and small enough to make it personal.
• MV Supercat Reef Day Cruise
  If you are looking for a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on a high speed catamaran that is exceptional value, look no further. Offering one of the fastest day trips, the MV Supercat provides a superior and comfortable ride in almost all weather conditions. Visiting two outer reef locations at Norman and Saxon Reefs, this is an unforgettable day of fun, discovery and adventure.
• Big Cat Catamaran - Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
  Spend the day on beautiful Green Island off the coast of Cairns, with its emerald rainforest and sandy beaches. Cruise to this picturesque island aboard the Big Cat where you can snorkel or dive over coral reefs, take a glass-bottomed boat tour or a semi-submersible excursion to view the amazing marine life, canoe, sail, swim or simply lay back on the white sands. A relaxing and fun day out for everyone!
• Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Tour
  Kuranda Skyrail and Rail Tour encompasses the two most spectacular ways to see Queensland's Far North. Firstly, glide over one of the worlds most beautiful rainforest aboard the Skyrail enroute to Kuranda; a picturesque mountain-top village. After exploring the town, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail and wind around curves, across bridges, and through hand hewn tunnels on your way back to Cairns.
• Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise (Cairns)
  Snorkel, dive or swim - all this and more on your reef experience from Cairns. An air-conditioned coach will transfer you to Port Douglas where your cruise aboard the luxurious Wavepiercer catamaran departs to Agincourt Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day viewing the kaleidoscope of marine life and intricate colored coral formations before returning to land at the end of this very special day.
• Red Ochre Grill Restaurant in Cairns (Lunch or Dinner)
  The Red Ochre Grill Restaurant specializes in over forty native Australian ingredients and is often described as a culinary tour of Australia. Discover Wattle Seed (variety of Acacia seeds collected by Aborigines) or perhaps the Quandong, a wild peach and the outback's most famous fruit! There are three menu options available from lunch to dinner - the choice is yours!
• Aussie BBQ at Cairns Night Zoo
  Experience nocturnal wildlife in the tropics at Cairns Night Zoo. After a delicious Australian BBQ, grab a torch meet the native animals which call the Zoo home, including crocodiles, possums and koalas. Enjoy billy tea and damper by the campfire with a Swaggie, and wait for the Kangaroos to come and say G'Day! Complete the evening by joining some Aussie bush dances and a sing-along.
• Hot Air Ballooning in Cairns and Green Island Cruise
  Combine an early morning hot air balloon ride with a day trip to an island near the Great Barrier Reef. After floating above bushlands and spotting wildlife from the air, enjoy a hearty breakfast before catching the cat to Green Island. Here you can choose to snorkel, ride a glass bottom boat, relax on the beach or wander the National Park.
• Wavedancer Low Isles Reef Cruise (Cairns)
  Board the luxury sailing catamaran "Wavedancer" for a relaxing day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Set like a jewel inside acres of secluded coral gardens, Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment you moor in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you at this Great Barrier Reef Marine Park island.
• Cairns Tropical Zoo
  Welcome to Cairns Tropical Zoo - an unequalled "hands on" wildlife experience. The Zoo's philosophy is that personal interaction with animals encourages a greater understanding of native wildlife and promotes the need to preserve their natural habitats.
• Desert Venturer 4-Day Tour (Cairns to Darwin)
  Experience the bush and the city on this 4-day outback adventure from Cairns to Darwin. Travel in style on an air conditioned coach and see the fantastic sights rural Australia has to offer. Experience the "real" Australia for yourself on this unique tour - a must for backpackers.
• Desert Venturer 3-Day Tour (Cairns to Alice Springs)
  Experience the bush and the city on this 3-day adventure from Cairns to Alice Springs. Travel in style on an air conditioned coach and see the fantastic sights rural Australia has to offer. Be amazed by the Porcupine Gorge and Millstream Falls. Experience the "real" Australia for yourself on this unique tour.
• Sunrise Double Island Sea Kayaking Tour
  Enjoy the sunrise as you sea kayak to Double Island for a relaxing morning. Take advantage of being on Double Island before anyone else and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Keep your eye out for the local wildlife, both in and out of the water.
• Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise from Cairns
  Get onboard Ocean Spirit's luxurious catamaran - champagne in hand, strolling on the foredeck, savoring the sights of the city and the rainforest clad mountains. Enjoy a 4 course dinner while watching the sun set as you cruise waters of Cairns.
• Flames of the Forest Dining Experience
  Explore the mysteries of time, rare indigenous Aboriginal and Australian culture, local history and customs with a feast of tropical dining as the enchanting rainforest becomes a living stage on your Flames of the Forest Dining Experience. The stories and secrets of this ancient place are brought to light and life in a truly unique experience.
• Cairns in a Day - Gone Wild at the Cairns Tropical Zoo
  This full day activity fulfills your every need when travelling to Cairns, combining Australia's native animals at the Cairns Zoo and enjoying a birds eye view on a scenic flight to the Great Barrier Reef with crystal clear turquoise waters and an abundance of marine life. Feast on a BBQ lunch and soak up the Australian lifestyle, maybe try scuba diving!
• Kuranda - Scenic Rail, Butterflies, Birdworld and Skyrail Tour
  Join the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for a journey winding over waterfalls and through hand-hewn tunnels. Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and see the spectacular, live butterfly exhibition, with hundreds of colorful tropical butterflies. Discover some of the world's most beautiful and exotic birds on a visit to Birdworld and ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
• Daintree and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
  This eco-tour through one of the world's oldest rainforests includes a guided board walk through dense rainforest, a trip up the Rainforest Canopy Tower, a walk along the pristine white sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and a wildlife-spotting cruise along the Daintree River: keep your eyes peeled for the elusive saltwater crocodile.
• Cairns in a Day - Sky Dive Adrenaline
  Are you feeling adventurous? Then start the day by leaping into the sky from 10,000 feet (3048 meters) for 30 seconds of freefall and feel the rush of a tandem SKY DIVE, with views of Cairns, World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Combine this with a scenic flight to the spectacular Hastings Reef to enjoy a range of water activities.
• Green Island Reef Rocket Cruise from Cairns
  For those with limited time, this is the perfect cruise to experience a little taste of paradise. Head out to picturesque Green Island off the coast of Cairns on the Reef Rocket, a state-of-the-art high speed catamaran. Spend over two hours swimming the tropical waters, snorkeling over colorful corals, diving amongst abundant marine life or just basking in the sun on white sands. A great morning on the reef not to be missed!