Top Cairns & the Tropical North Outdoor Activities

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This …More

4.8 (3,782)

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$192

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

4.9 (2,597)

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....

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,597)

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$192

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

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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...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$91

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest …More

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (890)

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$218

From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full …More

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From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$160

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and …More

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Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$132

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

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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...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$143

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the …More

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Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Cruise the...

11 hours Free Cancellation

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$174

Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, …More

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Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$164

Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three …More

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Giant Swing Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Australia's only giant swing where riders control their own release - and the only swing in the country that takes groups of up to three...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$76

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite …More

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Behana Adventure Tour

There is no other canyoning experience like this in Australia. Behana Gorge is the real thing: natural rock slides, cliff jumps, and abseiling down granite...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$188

Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist …More

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Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$167

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines …More

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Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$206

Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over …More

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Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants. Expert local macro-photographer Bridgette Gower walks through and sees a thousand tiny creatures. With over...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$42

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest …More

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Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)

This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$189

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy …More

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Cairns Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. As the sun dips behind the mountains, enjoy...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$59

Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at …More

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Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett

Skypark Cairns is Australia's only permanent bungy jump site and the only place on Earth where you can choose from 16 different jump styles at...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$132

Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just …More

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Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$118

Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening …More

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Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$181

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

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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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

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