Things to do in Cairns

Activities, attractions and tours

A sunset over a calm pool with palm trees and a gazebo.
A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.
An aerial view of a tropical island with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a pier extending into the sea.

Things to do

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

HK$596
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

HK$673
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

HK$188
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
crocodile leaping at food being dropped by handler in Cairns

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

HK$276
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

HK$811
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Great Barrier Reef Small Group Snorkelling Adventure

Great Barrier Reef Small Group Snorkelling Adventure

HK$1,429
per adult
Great Barrier Reef Small Group Snorkelling Adventure
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

HK$116
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef

HK$1,435
per adult
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

HK$1,013
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Green Island

A station building with a red roof and the sign "KURANDA RAILWAY STATION".

Kuranda

A coastal town with houses, roads, and a hilly backdrop.

Koah

A waterfront with a reflective pool, a blue-roofed pavilion, and wind sculptures.

Cairns