CAIRNS: TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Cairns’ tourism operators are pleased to invite you to sample their award-winning tours and attractions, which will make your visit to the city and the region unforgettable.

There are more than 200 different day tour options operating out of Cairns every single day, so there is certainly a plethora of things to see and do!

Whether you are travelling up to the picturesque Cairns Highlands, taking a cruise on the Great Barrier Reef or visiting the Wet Tropics Rainforests, you will not be disappointed.

It’s all here, waiting for you to experience, explore and enjoy - please see a list of tours and attractions below.

 

Great Adventures

Great Adventures

Departing daily from Cairns, Great Adventures cruises to the spectacular outer reef and tropical Green Island.

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Down Under Dive

Down Under Dive

Join Down Under Cruise & Dive, located in Cairns, Australia, on a journey of adventure, fun and good times to the Outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Coffee Works

Coffee Works

Boutique Roasters and Chocolatiers of Tropical Australia is now recognised as the hottest thing on the gourmet trail, the Coffee Works shares the Australian coffee story with over 200,000 visitors every year.

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Avis

Avis

Whether you're planning a trip for a day, a week or longer there's no better way to explore North Queensland than with Australia's number one car rental company - Avis!

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Budget Rent a Car

Budget Rent a Car

Budget is renowned for meticulously maintained vehicles and quality service. They offer a wide range of cars, 4WDs, and minibuses as well as Australia's largest fleet of trucks and commercial vehicles. For all your rental needs, Budget drives your dollar further.

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East Coast Car Rentals

East Coast Car Rentals

East Coast Car Rentals are able to offer you vehicles from both Cairns Airports and the central City area. Their staff can assist you with information about the ‘must see’ spots and tours as well as making sure that you get the very best price for your hire car.

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Sugarland Car Rentals

Sugarland Car Rentals

When you book your next holiday to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef make sure you utilize the services of Sugarland Car Rentals, as they are the experts in their field.

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Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is multi-award winning eco-tourism accredited attraction situated between Palm Cove and Port Douglas.

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Cairns Tropical Zoo

Cairns Tropical Zoo

A visit to the tropical north just wouldn’t be complete without seeing some of Australia’s fantastic wildlife up close.

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Skyrail

Skyrail

Skyrail takes you on an unforgettable journey over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest and deep into the forest.

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Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway

The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls.

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Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary

Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary

The award-winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is Australia’s leading environmental wildlife experience, providing visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna.

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Xtreme Illusions

For a magical night out, treat yourself to a taste of Vegas right here in Cairns with the Xtreme Illusions dinner Show.

 

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Herberton Historic Village

Herberton Historic Village

Back in the 1950's, many relics were being sold off for scrap metal. Old buildings were being condemned for demolition. Harry Skennar had a vision — to preserve history for generations to come. He set about creating The Village back in 1973, bringing the first building, Elderslie House, onto the site beside the Wild River.

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Nerada Tea

Nerada Tea

Located just minutes from the Tableland town of Malanda, Nerada Tea plantation location on Glen Allyn Road offers visitors the chance to relax and enjoy the taste excellence of locally grown Tropical Highlands tea.

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Outback Opal Mine

Outback Opal Mine

Ideally situated 30 minutes north of Cairns in North Queensland, Australia, a visit to the Outback Opal Mine is a light-hearted educational experience .

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A1 Car Rentals

A1 Car Rentals

A1 Car Rentals have a wide range of cars and rates to suite you needs at our various locations.

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Taste Paradise Food Trails

Be adventurous and tour around the region to visit a coffee or tea plantation, an aquaculture farm or cheese factory.  Savour the flavours of the tropics with exotic fruits, ice-cream or fruit wine. More Info

 

Tropics Explorer

Tropics Explorer

Tropics Explorer offers exciting and fun tours to two of Cairns most popular and iconic destinations - Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef and the Atherton Tablelands with its lush, volcanic highlands.  There is also white water rafting and river tubing.

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Jungle Surfing

Jungle Surfing

Set in the pristine Daintree rainforest at Cape Tribulation, the Queensland Tourism Award winning Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours takes you on a unique rainforest tour where your feet don’t touch the ground.

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Cairns Wildlife Dome

Cairns Wildlife Dome

Imagine discovering the secrets, sights and sounds of rainforest wildlife – right in the heart of Cairns.The Cairns Wildlife Dome is a spectacular all-weather wildlife exhibit enclosed by a 20 metre high glass dome on top of the Reef Hotel Casino.

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Reef Encounter

Reef Encounter

Reef Encounter is a superbly appointed 35-metre luxury catamaran. Each of their 21 spacious staterooms offer private bathroom facilities, teak furniture and air-conditioning. King, double and twin rooms are available to suit your requirements.

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All Day Car Rentals

All Day Car Rentals

All Day Car Rentals offers Cairns car rental at an affordable price. Starting at just $29/day and with FREE hotel transfers and Cairns Airport pickups, All Day Car Rentals in Cairns Australia is the perfect choice for all your car hire needs.

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Cairns Dive Centre

Cairns Dive Centre

Cairns Dive Centre is one of the largest certifying agencies in the world. They have been operating in Cairns for many years, maintaining outstanding customer service.

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Sunlover Reef Cruises

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Getting up close and personal with over 10 000 different marine species, no one does it better than Sunlover Reef Cruises. Experience the splendour and beauty of the outer Great Barrier Reef on their day cruise.

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Daintree Discovery Centre

Daintree Discovery Centre

The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. To find out more about this World Heritage wilderness a good place to start is the Daintree Discovery Centre.

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Catch-a-Crab

Catch-a-Crab

Cairns Catcha Crab is an independent tour company operating out of Cairns, a beautiful tropical metropolis in the sunny North of Queensland.

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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, situated in the heart of Kuranda is the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia.

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Cairns Regional Art Gallery

Cairns Regional Art Gallery

Experience the vibrant visual arts of Tropical North Queensland in this elegant heritage building in the heart of Cairns. Construction of the former Public Curators Building was completed in 1936 - a stately two story building of brick and stone. In 1995, the building was renovated and re-opened as the Cairns Regional Gallery.

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Heli Charters Australia

Heli Charters Australia

Heli Charters Australia Pty Ltd is one of the most experienced operators in Tropical North Queensland, being proudly locally owned and operated.

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The Bama Way - Aboriginal Journey's

The Bama Way - Aboriginal Journey's

Cooktown is one of Australia's most exciting new destinations.  Locally owned and operated, Adventure North Australia operate 4WD tours from Cairns and Port Douglas to Cooktown via Cape Tribulation through the heart of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, returning via the Mulligan Highway on the inland road, which is the Outback of Far North Queensland.

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Tjapukai

Tjapukai

Tjapuka Aboriginal Cultural Park is Australia's leading indigenous cultural experience.  

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JTB Australia

JTB Australia

JTB Australia are destination specialists who can provide tour booking services utilising their extensive product knowledge and experience.

 

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Crocodile Explorer

Crocodile Explorer

Crocodile Explorer is owned and operated by the Wallace Family – pioneers of cruises in Far North Queensland since 1979. Taking visitors to the natural habitat of Trinity Inlet in air-conditioned luxury, we guarantee a unique trip with our friendly and informative crew.

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Big Cat Green Island

Big Cat Green Island

From its home base in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, award winning and environmentally conscious Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises operates full day and half day cruises.

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Beach Fun Co

Beach Fun Co

Beach Fun Co is situated on the beach at Palm Cove.  Enjoy a blast on a jetski off the beach or whilst on tour around Double Island or Scout Hat Island.

 

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Billabong Horseback Adventures

Billabong Horseback Adventures

Family owned, operating 7 days a week.  Small personalised tours through amazing rainforest trails and creek crossings matched with stunning views.

 

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Birdworld Kuranda

Birdworld Kuranda

Home to the largest single collection of free flying birds in Australia, Birdworld Kuranda in the Australian highlands of the Atherton Tablelands displays no less than 75 species of the most spectacular birds from all corners of the planet - as well as from the earth’s fast diminishing rainforests.

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Emu Ridge Gallery

This two storey high Museum quality gallery includes dinosaur skeletons, fossils, gemstones and a unique gift shop.

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Kuranda Candy Kitchen

Kuranda Candy Kitchen

Kuranda Candy Kitchen is located in the heart of Kuranda takes you through the fascinating tradition of old fashioned candy making.

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Rainforestation Nature Park

Rainforestation Nature Park

Rainforestation a 100-acre tourist attraction set in the midst of World Heritage Rainforest situated half an hour by coach from Cairns and five minutes from Kuranda.

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Kuranda Koala Gardens

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Opened May 2002, Kuranda Koala Gardens is a great wildlife experience right in the heart of the Kuranda Village at the Heritage Markets.

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Cairns Night Zoo

Cairns Night Zoo

Whatever your age or nationality, a ‘must do’ for any holiday itinerary is Cairns Night Zoo. This is definitely dinner with a difference.

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Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

For a tranquil horse ride or the more adventurous ATV ride, Blazing Saddles Adventures has a wide range of trails and skill levels to suit.  A short Drive from Kuranda on their unique 1200 acres.

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Honey House Kuranda

Honey House Kuranda

Established in 1959 to showcase and promote the many distinctive honeys from North Queensland, Honey House Kuranda continues today to bring you the pick of our area’s famous varietal honeys.

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