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Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour
Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and sand cays. This 45-minute helicopter flight allows one to see the 'best of both worlds', as it showcases the highlights of heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
Atherton Tablelands, Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour from Cairns
Take a full day tour, and explore the very best of North Queensland. From lush tropical rain-forests and cascading waterfalls, to natural rock-slides come visit this beautiful part of Tropical North Queensland. Filled with fun, full of laughter and music with just the right amount of interesting local commentary. Your guide is the most knowledgeable and passionate in the region. We'll provide you with morning tea and lunch is included along with loads of information and to keep you entertained on the bus. This is a group tour with a maximum of 27 people per bus.
Ocean Free Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise
Extremely low passenger number Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour (max 25 guests). In fact the only small sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns. Swim, snorkel or dive straight off the boat onto an exclusive magnificent GBR site - no crowds .The boat is moored just 1Km off Green Island - a highly protected Marine Park zone . From Cairns, sail to this reef site and Green Island in style on a two-mast schooner and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board. After snorkelling off the boat take a tender transfer to explore the beauty of Green Island, see the rainforest or laze on the white sandy beaches .
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
The only Outback Full-Day Tour from Cairns and Port Douglas! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on a full-day tour from Cairns. With a naturalist guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and the Australian Outback while listening to informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. Tour Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, see historic mining towns, and enjoy morning tea at the local Skybury Coffee Plantation and lunch at a 100-year-old Chillagoe Pub during this small-group tour limited to 14 people.
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns
Escape to Fitzroy Island, a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef located only 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Cairns. Spend your day doing as much or as little as you please; relax on the beach, swim and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, take a glass-bottom boat tour – the choice is yours. You have the option to include only the round-trip ferry from Cairns, or to make the most of your day on Fitzroy Island, select the Activity Pass option which includes snorkeling gear, stinger suit and a glass-bottom boat tour. Select the Activity Pass Plus Lunch and lunch will also be included! Note: this option must be selected to have lunch included.
Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield Track Tour
**Due to the impact of severe tropical cyclone Jasper and the associated flooding, there have been some itinerary changes to ensure you still have a great time in the Daintree Rainforest.** The temporary itinerary includes: return transfers from Cairns, Port Douglas and Northern Beaches, Scenic Coastal Drive, Daintree River Cruise with light morning tea of coffee, tea and biscuits, Interpretative drive over the Alexandra Range, Guided beach walk, Lunch in a rainforest setting, Tropical fruit ice-cream (included), Daintree River ferry crossing, Mossman Gorge guided rainforest walk on a selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade), visit the Mossman River Lookout and Suspension Bridge and enjoy an invigorating freshwater swim (swim is subject to river conditions). This is the Original Daintree Rainforest Tour, locally owned and operated for over 36 years! Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.
Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns
Float through a combination of calm waters and rapids on a rainforest river during this 4.5-hour tubing tour including pickup from Cairns. You'll have about two hours of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube. Soak up the scenery while cooling off from the Queensland heat in the water.
Small Group Kuranda Tour via Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail
This small-group tour includes a short transfer from your hotel to Cairns Railway Station where you will board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway for an amazing journey over 37 bridges & through 15 tunnels passing the rainforest to the charming village of Kuranda. It’s a short walk to the village where you will have over 2 hours to dine, explore, shop or perhaps an exciting encounter with wildlife at one of the zoos (fees apply) Later, make your way to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you will glide over the rainforest canopy as you make your way to the Barron Falls. View the magnificent Barron Gorge, the falls & visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre before re-boarding the cableway and making your way to Red Peak Station. From there explore the World Heritage listed rainforest before re-boarding and completing your journey at Smithfield where you will be met and transferred to your accomodation. (please note the itinerary for this tour was reversed January 2022)
Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns
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 locations including lush tropical rainforest and a volcanic crater lake. See tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat kangaroo by day, and search for platypus at dusk. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant, then go spotlighting for possum, bandicoots, owls, bats and tree kangaroos by starlight on this fascinating nocturnal wildlife tour.
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns
Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful coral gardens with colourful fish, curious Green Sea Turtles and Blue-Spotted rays, it is also an important protected bird sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Witness the reef's coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or snorkel from the cay to witness the beauty of the coral gardens. Morning tea, Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch (including prawns), Afternoon Tea as well as complimentary bubbles and cheese/biscuits are served on board to satisfy your hunger while you explore Michaelmas Cay for 4 hours.
Attractions in Cairns & the Tropical North
- Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Mossman Gorge
- Daintree Rainforest
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Fitzroy Island
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- RainForeStation Nature Park
- Birdworld Kuranda
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Atherton Tablelands
- Michaelmas Cay
- Cairns Aquarium
- Paronella Park
- Granite Gorge Nature Park
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Kuranda
- Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
- Lake Barrine
- Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
- Historic Village Herberton
- Rusty's Markets
- Centenary Lakes
- Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome
- Flames of the Forest
- Cairns Night Markets & Food Court
- Behana Gorge
- Muddy's Playground
- Mt. Whitfield
- Esplanade Boardwalk
- Trinity Beach
- Cairns Cruise Port
- Mamu Tropical Skywalk
- Red Arrow Walk