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Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular cairns and the tropical north tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Snorkel (or scuba) on a Cairns superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Includes BBQ lunch, gear, and optional helicopter.
“Everyone on board was very friendly. Very lovely cruise to two spots of barrier reefs. Amazing experience”
Full-day Outer Reef catamaran from Cairns with two reef stops, guided snorkeling or scuba gear and tuition, buffet lunch and reef talks.
“Wonderful experience. Awesome staff. Very organized amd thorough paperwork for intro scuba and snorkel. Definitely recommend.”
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest in one day, with a smoke ceremony, river cruise and guided walk.
“Shaza was a fantastic tour guide one of the best I’ve ever had. Very friendly, helpful, caring and knowledgeable. Thank you soo much Shaza”
Luxury catamaran from Cairns to Wonder Wall and Upolu Cay with glass-bottom coral tour, guided drift snorkel, and optional scuba.
“They have very hospitable and attentive staff. The activiare are very well planned and managed for a large group of over 70 clients at a time.”
Half-day white-water rafting on the Barron River with Grade II–III rapids, beginner coaching, and Cairns or Port Douglas pickup.
“Wear shorts, and no sunscreen on legs as the raft is pretty slippery. Also, make sure you have warm clothes for afterwards. The experience itself was so much fun. I was slightly nervous before hand, but it was fabulous and a lot of fun.”
Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns with snorkeling or scuba options, two reef sites, buffet lunch, snacks, gear, and showers.
“Lovely experience, great reef with a number of fish species and breathtaking underwater scenery. Friendly and helpful guides who made even first timers comfortable and ready to venture out in the water to snorkel.”
A classic Kuranda day trip from Cairns with Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, plus flexible time for wildlife and markets.
“Great day checking out the rainforest, Kuranda and a memorable railway trip back to Cairns. Sky rail was fantastic”
Full-day Daintree and Cape Tribulation tour from Cairns: river cruise to spot crocodiles, rainforest walk, swim, lunch, and fruit ice cream.
“Terrific trip with lots to see. Graham was a wonderful tour guide with lots of knowledge on the area.”
Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with guided snorkelling at Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef, plus lunch and tea.
“We had a wonderful trip with this family owned business. We really appreciated the attention to detail of the crew and their safety focus. I appreciated the extra attention given to my mother who needed a lot of assistance in the water. They made a dream come true for her and I cannot thank them…”
Full-day Green Island reef trip from Cairns: snorkel from shore, choose glass boat or semi-sub, then stroll rainforest on a coral cay.
“Such a fantastic day! Most relaxed I have been in a long time. Thanks to the crew for being so accommodating and informative.”
Swim at Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, and Millaa Millaa, plus crater Lake Eacham, with hotel pickup and a hot lunch from Cairns.
“Eli is the best!! You're touring gorgeous landscapes while having the most fun trip ever!! Plan to sing along, play games, and get to know you're fellow tour mates! We were a group of age 60-ish friends and Eli treated us with fun and respect as we adventured along with 20 year olds. He made…”
Swim at volcanic Lake Eacham, slide at Josephine Falls, and soak at Millaa Millaa. Small-group Wet Tropics day trip from Cairns.
“Great tour to visit the tablelands and rainforest! Beautiful scenery and swimming in the waterfalls is a great experience. Paige, our guide, was informative and very friendly!”
Fast catamaran day trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologists, snorkel gear, glass-bottom and semi-submersible views.
“This is a good tour to exloer the GBR. If you like snorkeling and dive, you can get more out of the trip.”
Outer Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with snorkel gear, glass-bottom views, fish feeding, waterslide, and buffet lunch.
“They will cancel whenever there is a risk of weather. This happened to us twice in the same week while other carriers were still operating.”
Small-group Daintree day tour from Cairns: Mossman Gorge walk and swim, Daintree River cruise for crocs, Cape Tribulation rainforest views.
“A really great day out, it was a very long day and we did not stop at all the places listed in the itinerary but it was still an amazing day. Morning Tea of damper with jam and cream with tea and coffee was served at the Mossman Gorge centre. A swim at Mossman Gorge…”
