Best things to do in Cairns

Things to do

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

CA $119
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

CA $106
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

CA $34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns

Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns

CA $83
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Port Douglas: Shaolin Seafood Lunch Sail, with Fresh Prawns
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

CA $121
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
crocodile leaping at food being dropped by handler in Cairns

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

CA $50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

CA $98
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Freshwater crocodile

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

CA $30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

CA $146
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
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Recommended activities in Cairns

Tours & day trips

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Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Activity duration is 6 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 193 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $109 per adult
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History & culture

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Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 15 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $119 per traveller
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Adventure & outdoor

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Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $107 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Activity duration is 9 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $436 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Port Douglas, Winery, and Mossman Gorge Tour

Cairns: Port Douglas, Winery, and Mossman Gorge Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $134 per adult
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Stay near popular Cairns attractions

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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