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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.4/10
42 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours and 45 minutes
6h 45m
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.6/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Activity duration is 7 hours and 45 minutes
7h 45m
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.6/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.2 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.2/10
18 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
8.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
8.8/10
43 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 151 reviews
9.6/10
151 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
6/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: Sunset River Cruise with Snack and Drinks
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h+
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover Cairns: Cairns River Cruise & City Sights Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: Paronella, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 12 activitiesFitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m+
8.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
8.8/10
43 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 20 minutes
11h 20m
9.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.4/10
33 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
8-Day Cairns Tour: Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest
Activity duration is 8 days
8d
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Cairns: Kuranda Day Trip with Petting Zoo and Quad Ride
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cairns: Dinghie (tinny) Boat Hire
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Fishing Charter with Lunch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Atherton Tablelands: Lakes, Waterfalls, Rainforest Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
1h 10m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
8-Day Cairns Tour: Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest
Activity duration is 8 days
8d
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Inner Reef Explorer - 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Barron Gorge & Falls - 20 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Ochre
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon + Lemoncello
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours and 20 minutes
6h 20m
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Portsmith
Frequently asked questions
Is Portsmith worth visiting?
Whether you're here to enjoy the cultural highlights and local charm or try regional foods and venture into nature, there are many things to do in Portsmith.
How do I spend a day in Portsmith?
Kick-start your day with a visit to Cairns Aquarium. Then, tour other parts of Portsmith for local restaurants and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Portsmith?
Cairns Aquarium is ranked the top tourist attraction near Portsmith, so don't leave without exploring it.
Is three days enough to stay in Portsmith?
Three days in Portsmith is a good amount of time to enjoy the nearby attractions. Many travellers love Cairns Aquarium and St Monica's Cathedral, so why not check them out while you're here?
Is Portsmith a walkable neighbourhood?
If walking is your favourite way to explore, Portsmith is a great choice. You can reach leading sights like Cairns Aquarium and St Monica's Cathedral on foot. At 5 kilometres from the centre, the neighbourhood of Cairns Central Business District is also close enough for a good stroll. The same goes for Tropical North Waterfront, roughly 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Portsmith with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a schedule filled with fun activities takes your trip to the next level. Check out our recommendations for what to do in Portsmith with kids.
What to do in Portsmith for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or adventure seeker, there are lots of things to do in Portsmith for adults including Cazalys Cairns.
Are there free things to do in Portsmith?
One of the favourite free things to do in Portsmith is St Monica's Cathedral. You can also walk through nearby neighbourhoods and spend time in parks and other green spaces in the area. For more ideas, just ask a local tour guide.
