CAIRNS: TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

For the discerning traveller searching the most rewarding of destinations, Cooktown is now ever more accessible with Adventure North Australia.

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

Australis Art Gallery exhibits paintings by Richard Bogusz, Ludo Collingwood, David Stacey and Award winning photographers Stan and Kaisa Breeden.

Billy Tea Bush Safaris is a family owned company, which run 4WD personalised day tours to the World Heritage rainforest area of Cape Tribulation and Daintree and extended tours to Cape York Peninsula.

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.

Located at Kuranda, 35 minutes west of Cairns, Blazing Saddles specialises in half-day rainforest adventure tours, either horse riding or an ATV (quad bike) ride. You can also take a combination tour of both rides in one day.

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

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.

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

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.

Specialising in Scenic Tours of the Great Barrier Reef by air, the wonders of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are so much more incredible flying over the reef in one of our comfortable and safe seaplanes.

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

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.

Set amidst 200 acres of dry Savannah and where the rainforest meets the Outback of Australia, you will find Cairns and Atherton Tablelands most loved wildlife park.

Calypso Reef Charters has set itself a class above the rest.  With two stylishly modern and custom designed catamarans a new benchmark has been created for Outer Great Barrier Reef cruises.

Often the most unusual fruit turns out to be the most delicious. At Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm, you can taste fruit with names like ‘chocolate pudding fruit’, and ‘lemon meringue pie’.

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.

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.

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.

Down Under Helicopters proudly offers the most exciting & memorable experiences over the most amazing and unique scenery in the region.

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

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

Wake up to a dawn chorus alive with the sounds of the Blue-winged Kookaburra and Brolga and listen to the distinctive call of the Southern Boobook while stargazing under the southern sky.

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

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

M V Norseman, now in its 23rd year of operation, has become a household name in Port Douglas and boasts the well-founded reputation as the best reef fishing charter in the region.

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.

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

Passions of Paradise is a modern 25 meter sailing catamaran, traveling daily from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef.

Visit this magnificent landmark gallery in the main street of Kuranda where Peter Jarver's highly collectable photography has captured the colour and essence of Australia.

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.

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.

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.

Play at The Reef Casino and experience the excitement and fun of Australia's finest boutique casino.

Discover Tropical North Queensland by air aboard our High winged twin engine aircraft. Throughout your journey you will be treated to spectacular views of remote sections of the outer Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Listed coastal Rainforest.

RnR White Water Rafting has established a reputation synonymous with safety, service and above all fun. Experience the thrills and excitement of white water rafting through World Heritage Rainforest, and magnificent gorges of the Barron and Tully Rivers in North Queensland.

The RFDS Visitors Centre is a display of the history and contemporary operations of a uniquely Australian organisation, it is family orientated and the kids will love climbing aboard and exploring the Queenair aircraft.

A fast, modern, air-conditioned catamaran taking a little over one hour to arrive, Seastar will get you there first.

Enjoy a mind blowing Shinto Shiatsu massage by Margot Gordon, a highly experienced practitioner in the comfort of her beautiful home by the sea.

Silverswift is 29 metres of luxury catamaran custom-designed for small groups of adventure minded people to revel in the thrill of diving and snorkel adventures.

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

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.

Let your imagination explore the years gone by to the times of the first inhabitants during your visit to Tjapukai.

Whether your a backpacker, budget traveller, tourist on the cheap, Travellers Autobarn have a set of wheels that make economic sense for transport whilst you are in Australia. Select from their range of Ruffy's, Economy Compacts cars, stationwagons, campervans or 4WD's.

Trek North Safari's is a locally owned and operated tour company. Established in 1991, Trek North has proudly been showing off the exotic and unique World Heritage Daintree Rainforest to thousands of tourists every year. Trek North really knows the Daintree!

Tropics Explorer offers you fun and exciting tours to two of Cairns most popular destinations: Cape Tribualtion and the Atherton Tablelands.

A great way to see the rainforest is through a Tropical Horizons Tour. Their experienced local guide will divulge the best places on offer in the tropics.

The best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef in all its natural beauty is on a day trip on Tusa Dive's evolutionary T5. 

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.

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!

Cairns Bicycle Hire and Cairns Scooter World offer a range of Bicycles and Scooters for hire and sale. There is no better way to take in the sights of Cairns than on two wheels.

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.

Established in 1994, Billabong Car Rentals - Cairns, is a member of Tropical North Queensland's leading independent car rental group.

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.

Europcar is a reliable and affordable car rental company with locations throughout Australia including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin.

International Coaches and Tours is a locally owned and operated chauffeur driven company based in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland.

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.

When it comes to renting a vehicle everyone has different needs, at Thrifty they have a wide range of vehicles from the smallest economical car to 4WD’s, people movers and fun convertibles.