Top Day Trips from Cairns & the Tropical North (Updated October 2026)

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city. Explore the cities rich history which provides glimpses...
$192

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest....
$145

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120...
$111

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...
$178

See the best of Cairns in a day with a 1.25-hour morning Cairns River Cruise Tour, cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. Enjoy lunch...
$177

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do"...
$351

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green...
$111

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef...
$205

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll...
$174

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full...
$90

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You...
$87

A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in...
$93

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time...
$269

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making...
$181

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to...
$203

Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls
Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns. This adventure blends lush rainforest, crystal-clear swimming...
$120

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest...
$829

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove....
$127

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles...
$117

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and...
$97

Escape into the wild beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day exploration from Cairns. Start your journey with a scenic walk around Lake Barrine,...
$226

