Things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North
Australia·256 bookable experiences
Cairns & the Tropical North sits in Queensland, Australia, and there are 256 bookable experiences there — tours, entry tickets, day trips and transfers. These are the ones Viator ranks highest, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card, so you can compare before you commit.
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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 35-metre luxury fast superyacht departs Cairns with 5 hours spent exploring 2…
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 this incredible wonder, making you feel like you're heading out with friends…
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and dive experience, visiting 2 very different and…
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, where ancient…
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 day experience (up to 7 hours). You will have the choice of a glass…
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time…
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. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique…
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 plenty of time to snorkel. You can even take an optional semi-submersible…
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marina to our Moore Reef Pontoon located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, perfectly positioned and equipped for you to explore this reef that is teeming with colourful…
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the…
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns
Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs, where you’ll encounter vibrant corals,…
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 snorkelling and less time travelling. Newly launched in Cairns by two established…
Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns
View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the…
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
This premium full-day small-group tour (up to 14 guests) takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree region, showcasing the highlights of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation in one…
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight
Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two stunning reef locations, with 5 hours of reef time plus a 10-minute scenic…
Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Be amazed at the views of the rainforest and…
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
This is the Original Daintree Rainforest Tour, locally owned and operated for over 40 years! Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing
Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, while afternoon tours…
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns
Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning eco-tourism attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness the stealth and power…
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 the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest…
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 learn about the powerful Indigenous…
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns
Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat. Choose…
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily).
Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest
Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed Rainforest. Experience the adrenalin rush…
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