Things to do on Good Friday in Cairns & the Tropical North (Updated 2026)

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. …More

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$143
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 …More

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...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
2 Day 1 Night Snorkelling trip - Great Barrier Reef Twin Share

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer …More

OceanQuest, our liveaboard vessel, offers the ultimate overnight experience on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring premium outer...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$513
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns. This adventure blends lush rainforest, crystal-clear swimming …More

Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns. This adventure blends lush rainforest, crystal-clear swimming...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure …More

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$223
Small Group Daintree Rainforest and Aboriginal Coastal Adventure

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come …More

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$282
Cairns Tomb Of The Pharaohs General Admission Ticket

Journey through the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of Ancient Egypt. Each tomb filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, stele engraved plaques, mummified human and …More

Journey through the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of Ancient Egypt. Each tomb filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, stele engraved plaques, mummified human and...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" …More

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do"...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$348
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is …More

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$18
Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full …More

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full...

3 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Cairns River Cruise and Cairns City Sights Tour

See the best of Cairns in a day with a 1.25-hour morning Cairns River Cruise Tour, cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. Enjoy lunch …More

See the best of Cairns in a day with a 1.25-hour morning Cairns River Cruise Tour, cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. Enjoy lunch...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$176
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people. Situated in the central business district of Cairns, …More

Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people. Situated in the central business district of Cairns,...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$11
Rusty's Market Foodlovers Tour

Discover the flavours of Cairns on this delicious journey through the city’s iconic Rusty’s Market. Stroll among colourful stalls bursting with tropical fruit, local produce, …More

Discover the flavours of Cairns on this delicious journey through the city’s iconic Rusty’s Market. Stroll among colourful stalls bursting with tropical fruit, local produce,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

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 …More

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Green Island Seawalker & Snorkel or Glass Bottom Boat from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef …More

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef...

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$202
45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

This tour combines the best elements of the reef and rainforest. Starting with the reef we fly to Green Island and then explore the local …More

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This tour combines the best elements of the reef and rainforest. Starting with the reef we fly to Green Island and then explore the local...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$462
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)

Explore Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda. The park is set on 100 acres (40 hectares) of pristine rainforest …More

Explore Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest at the Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda. The park is set on 100 acres (40 hectares) of pristine rainforest...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

Discover Two Worlds in One Day: Tomb of the Pharaohs & Cairns Aquarium Immerse yourself in two unforgettable experiences in the heart of Cairns. Step …More

Discover Two Worlds in One Day: Tomb of the Pharaohs & Cairns Aquarium Immerse yourself in two unforgettable experiences in the heart of Cairns. Step...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You …More

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$87
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