Things to do in Cairns

Activities, attractions and tours

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.
A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
A beach with large rocks and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

P1,479
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

P5,308
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

P11,966
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Freshwater crocodile

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

P1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

P9,715
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

P7,208
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Adventure

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise

P13,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

P12,009
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

P12,183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Green Island

A coastal town with houses, roads, and a hilly backdrop.

Koah

A coastal landscape with a beach, dense vegetation, and a stormy sky.

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