Top Day Trips from Cairns & the Tropical North (Updated November 2026)

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Also …More

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Also...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (25)
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$155
Cairns Rainforest & Waterfalls 4WD Half-Day Tour

Explore the stunning rainforest surrounding Cairns in just a half or full day, making it perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a …More

Explore the stunning rainforest surrounding Cairns in just a half or full day, making it perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (82)
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$129
Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses …More

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (32)
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$190
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
4.4 (27)
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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
4.3 (388)
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$110
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
5.0 (17)
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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
4.9 (15)
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$282
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
4.8 (17)
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$348
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
4.2 (320)
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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
4.9 (16)
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$176
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
4.7 (22)
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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
4.4 (84)
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$202
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
4.5 (94)
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$87
Cairns Tableland experience, Paronella Park and Herberton Village

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to …More

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Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Kuranda Village, Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail (KDB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (69)
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$172
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles …More

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (37)
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$116
Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (38)
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$96
Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland

Escape into the wild beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day exploration from Cairns. Start your journey with a scenic walk around Lake Barrine, …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Escape into the wild beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day exploration from Cairns. Start your journey with a scenic walk around Lake Barrine,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
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$226
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