The Top Things to do in Cairns

Looking for the best things to do in Cairns? Stop scrolling and check out our huge range of Cairns reef tours and discounted attraction tickets. Cairns is Australia’s adventure capital and home to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. The North Queensland city is an idyllic tropical escape and we’ve got all the top things to do in Cairns available to book online here. View colourful sea critters at the Cairns Aquarium before snorkelling with them on a Great Barrier Reef cruise or soar over the rainforest on the Kuranda Skyrail or Kuranda Scenic Railway. If it’s action that your soul requires then try white water rafting in Cairns or leap from the skies on a bungy jump or skydive experience. From handpicked Cairns reef tours to Daintree rainforest tours, start filling your itinerary with all the top things to do in Cairns.

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1 Day Great Barrier Reef and Green Island Combo
1 Day Great Barrier Reef and Green Island Combo by Great Adventures

The complete reef and island experience in one day! Spend 2 hours on Green Island and 3 hours on the Outer Reef. Bundle and Save!

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Fitzroy Island Full Day Trip
Fitzroy Island Full Day Trip by Fitzroy Island Adventures

Enjoy a 45-minute Fitzroy Island Ferry to the pristine waters of Fitzroy Island Cairns with a full day trip with 6 hours on the island to roam and explore.

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Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon by Great Adventures

Experience the best of the outer reaches of the stunning Great Barrier Reef from a well-equipped reef facility. Transfers not included.

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Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations by Silverswift

This luxury catamaran is designed for the thrill of diving & snorkelling, & is ready to whisk you away for a day of fun. Hotel transfers are not included.

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Green Island Day Trip - Return Ferry Transfer Only
Green Island Day Trip - Return Ferry Transfer Only by Great Adventures

Visit Green Island from Cairns with this great value return ferry transfer. Includes use of the island swimming pool and a self-guided eco island walk.

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Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Cruise with Indigenous Sea Rangers
Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Cruise with Indigenous Sea Rangers by Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

Step back into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime with Indigenous sea rangers on a cruise to 2 spectacular outer reef sites.

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Reef Magic Pontoon Outer Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise
Reef Magic Pontoon Outer Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise by Reef Magic Cruises

This outer Great Barrier Reef experience to the Reef Magic pontoon includes all your snorkelling gear, buffet lunch, glass bottom boat tours & much more.

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Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets
Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets by Cairns Aquarium

Visit Cairns Aquarium for the ultimate day out the whole family will love. Purchase tickets to the aquarium online to skip the queue upon entry.

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Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations
Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations by Down Under Cruise and Dive

Explore the best of the Great Barrier Reef both in & above the water with this great value full day cruise package from Cairns & visit several great sites!

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Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight by HOT AIR Cairns

Capture incredible photos and revel in the sun's first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the serenity of a hot air balloon.

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Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Quicksilver Port Douglas Pontoon
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Quicksilver Port Douglas Pontoon by Quicksilver Cruises

Visit the iconic Great Barrier Reef’s outer regions on a Port Douglas reef tour and discover a world of extraordinary beauty. Hotel transfers not included.

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Port Douglas Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Port Douglas Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations by Silversonic

Enjoy over 5 hours exploring 3 stunning different reef sites from Port Douglas. Transfers from Port Douglas hotels are included.

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Barron River Half Day Rafting Self Drive
Barron River Half Day Rafting Self Drive by Foaming Fury

Enjoy a half day of fun on the Barron River with this exhilarating rafting adventure! Transfers to the rafting departure point are not included.

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Great Australian Wildlife Experience
Great Australian Wildlife Experience by Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

3 Amazing Wildlife Attractions within 5 days for a special package price!

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    Paronella Park Entry Tickets
    Paronella Park Entry Tickets by Paronella Park

    This is one of the most enchanting places you're likely to experience in Tropical North QLD - so book entry to Paronella Park online today!

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    Return Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Experience
    Return Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Experience by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    This return journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you over World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the rainforest.

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    1 Day Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield Track Tour
    1 Day Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield Track Tour by Billy Tea Safaris

    This small and personalised 4WD tour to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest will provide you with the tropical north QLD adventure of a lifetime!

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      Port Douglas to Low Isles Full Day Sailing Cruise
      Port Douglas to Low Isles Full Day Sailing Cruise by Wavedancer

      A tropical island paradise awaits in the Low Isles - set like an idyllic and unspoilt jewel in the Great Barrier Reef. Transfers not included.

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