What 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

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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Rp1.846.788
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

Rp2.319.380
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Rp1.369.387
per adult
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

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

Rp2.821.807
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Rp2.093.635
per adult
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

Rp1.542.040
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Rp1.251.327
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Rp1.620.651
per adult
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

Rp3.614.946
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
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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 Rp1.387.684 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 Rp1.510.683 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 44 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.362.453 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 Rp1.703.067 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 Rp5.550.735 per adult
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What to do in Cairns

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A city square with palm trees, a modern building, and a blue sky at dusk.

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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Day trip destinations from Cairns

An aerial view of a small island surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Green Island

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

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