Things to do in Cairns

Activities, attractions and tours

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.
A beach lined with tall palm trees, a sandy shore, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

Things to do

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

P11,145
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

P11,781
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

P7,861
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

P5,226
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

P1,457
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

P12,252
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Adventure

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise

P13,195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

P11,995
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

P12,124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 185 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,707 per adult
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History & culture

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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,124 per traveler
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Activity duration is 9 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 18,828 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Tully River Rafting - Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Tully River Rafting - Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 62 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,895 per adult
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Attractions

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Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,840 per adult
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What to do in Cairns

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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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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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