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Top things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when …More

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$352
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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$352
Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour

Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and …More

Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$484
Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of …More

For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$863
Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic …More

From Cairns, cruise by fast catamaran to an Outer Reef activity platform for snorkeling, reef viewing from an underwater observatory and semi-submersible, and a scenic...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$367
Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the …More

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,813
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. …More

Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef....

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$196
Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail

Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for …More

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Save up to 10% when you purchase this Super Saver Package. Combining the most popular attractions in Cairns, this three-day super saver is perfect for...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$419
Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for …More

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$203
Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with …More

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy around two hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef island with...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural …More

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$231
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, …More

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See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef,...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$205
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises are the only commercial operator allowed to land on stunning Normanby Island, offering ample space and time for relaxation and exploration. …More

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Frankland Islands Reef Cruises are the only commercial operator allowed to land on stunning Normanby Island, offering ample space and time for relaxation and exploration....

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Trinity Inlet Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire in Cairns

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, …More

Set out on a self-drive pontoon boat adventure in Cairns, exploring the breathtaking Trinity Inlet with up to eight guests. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery,...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$191
40 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute …More

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This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$415
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches 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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$119
30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing …More

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This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$330
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
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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$469
60 minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight

This 60-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is also known as the "pilots favourite". It takes in all the sights from every single one of our …More

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This 60-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is also known as the "pilots favourite". It takes in all the sights from every single one of our...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$625
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