Things to do in Cairns

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal promenade with a pebbly beach, palm trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A turquoise beach with large rocks and dense green foliage.
A beach with large rocks and clear turquoise water.
An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
A beach lined with tall palm trees, a sandy shore, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

Things to do

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

HK$607
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$685
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

HK$1,545
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

HK$826
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

HK$1,031
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran

HK$1,550
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

HK$169
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

HK$191
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

HK$1,461
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
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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 192 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$606 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 HK$660 per traveller
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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 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$595 per adult
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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 HK$2,424 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
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$744 per adult
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What to do in Cairns

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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 railway station named Kuranda Railway Station with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

Kuranda

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

Koah

A coastal town with dense forest, a mountain, and a large body of water.

Cairns