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

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Cairns: Paronella Park Night Tour, Small Group

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and …More

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Waterfall 2-Day Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton …More

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$253
Cairns City Half Day Tour

Make the most of your time in Cairns with a customizable half-day tour, perfect for those with limited hours before or after a flight. Choose …More

Make the most of your time in Cairns with a customizable half-day tour, perfect for those with limited hours before or after a flight. Choose...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the …More

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$972
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself …More

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$117
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef …More

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$238
Fitzroy and Green Island From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the …More

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$136
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove. …More

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove....

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Rail including Artillery Museum

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making …More

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Cairns Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure

Cairns itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken …More

Cairns itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$6
Cairns Party Bus Pub Crawl Night Out Experience

Discover Cairns' vibrant nightlife on the Ultimate Party Bus Pub Crawl, recognized as the best pub and club tour in the city. This exciting double-decker …More

Discover Cairns' vibrant nightlife on the Ultimate Party Bus Pub Crawl, recognized as the best pub and club tour in the city. This exciting double-decker...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Secrets of Cairns: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Cairns like never before with the Secrets of Cairns City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and …More

Discover Cairns like never before with the Secrets of Cairns City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$6
4 Days Daintree Outback Chillagoe Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit …More

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,319
SCUBA Dive the Great Barrier Reef + Activities from Cairns

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention, …More

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$277
Cairns Jet Boat Ride

Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and …More

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Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of …More

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Likely to Sell Out

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$124
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$90
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time …More

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$131
Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience …More

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
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