Things to do in Cairns

Activities

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

NZ$25
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

NZ$129
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

NZ$221
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour

NZ$143
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Self-Drive Skyrail & Rail Tour
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

NZ$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

NZ$329
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

NZ$241
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

NZ$134
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$36
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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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 190 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$132 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 NZ$144 per traveller
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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 NZ$528 per adult
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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 44 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$130 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 and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$180 per adult
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A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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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 spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.
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