Walking tours in Cairns & the Tropical North

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A good walking tour is the cheapest way to make sense of Cairns & the Tropical North on your first morning — history, neighbourhoods and where to come back for dinner.

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

4.7 (3,918)8h 30m

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…

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Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

4.8 (2,018)9h

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…

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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

4.1 (329)7h 30m

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…

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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

4.9 (2,678)9h

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…

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Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

4.3 (878)8h

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…

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Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

4.6 (635)10h

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…

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Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

4.6 (449)10h

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…

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

4.7 (913)11h

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…

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

4.7 (366)8h 30m

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…

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Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

4.9 (1,069)7h 30m

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily).

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

4.7 (861)8h

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 wonder in different ways. Reef Magic's location is selected for its water clarity,…

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Full Day Premium Tour to Sunlover Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

4.0 (47)9h

The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours. Moore Reef pontoon + Fitzroy Island stop over in a day! Moore Reef has all of our standard inclusions including snorkelling, glass bottom boat…

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Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns

4.1 (98)7h

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 is a unique and exciting day. Just 45 minutes from Cairns by Great Adventures…

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Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

4.2 (82)7h

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by selecting from options of picnic lunch box, snorkelling equipment hire and /…

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Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

4.7 (7)10h

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 and lush rainforest. Then, continue the adventure with 3 hours on…

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Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

4.9 (678)9h

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the only sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns catering for such a low guest…

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

4.1 (966)8h

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 Island, with plenty of time to snorkel, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or…

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Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

3.8 (17)4h 30m

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs Fitzroy Island's jetty at 5.00pm.

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30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

5.0 (66)30 min

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 False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt…

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2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

4.5 (47)2 days

Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations. The Daintree Rainforest Tour is a…

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

4.8 (450)8h

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, your small-group nocturnal tour visits a number of…

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2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

4.7 (33)2 days

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time in Kuranda and then the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns.…

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Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and 10 Minute Scenic Flight

3.9 (7)7h

Experience the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. From our spacious Outer Reef platform, discover vibrant coral and marine life. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can snorkel or dive, explore the reef…

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Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included

4.1 (15)5h

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs Fitzroy Island's jetty at 12.15pm.

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