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    Daintree National Park lush rainforest view in Cairns, Australia.

    Daintree National Park

    Theme Parks/ Water Parks
    Home to one of the oldest rainforests on the planet, this ancient forest provides a chance to see plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. Located near the Great Barrier Reef, combine your rainforest experience with snorkeling or diving adventures.
    from AU$ 35

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    Cape Tribulation beach with lush greenery and clear blue waters in Queensland, Australia.

    Cape Tribulation Tours

    Visit Cape Tribulation for an awesome tropical holiday. This island is starting to gain a reputation for its eco-tourism efforts as well and creates the perfect holiday atmosphere with a little something for everyone. Be it relaxing under the warm sun or getting your gear on for an adventure in the water, fun is guaranteed.
    from AU$ 239

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    Person admiring Millaa Millaa Falls in Atherton Tableland, surrounded by lush greenery.

    Atherton Tableland Tickets

    Home to diverse wildlife, lush rainforests and magnificent waterfalls, Atherton Tablelands is an incredible adventure and culturally steeped getaway from the city's bustle. Take a guided tour of the waterfalls or the rainforest and discover the Aboriginal significance of the region.
    from AU$ 189

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    Horse-drawn carriage display in Heberton museum.

    Heberton Tickets

    Visit the quaint little town of Heberton and explore how the history and heritage of the place are reflected everywhere you look. Surrounded by buildings that go back to its foundation years, a visit to Heberton is the perfect way to travel back in time.
    from AU$ 42

    Top experiences in Cairns

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    Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    AU$185
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings.From AU$185
    Free cancellation
    Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    from
    AU$205
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings.From AU$205
    Selling out fast
    Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush green rainforest.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    AU$286
    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 250 ratings.From AU$286
    Free cancellation
    Family observing sharks during Night at the Aquarium tour, Cairns Aquarium.
    Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner
    Cairns Aquarium
    from
    AU$89
    Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings.From AU$89
    Free cancellation
    Catamaran cruising in Whitsundays on ZigZag Day Tour, Australia.
    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Premium Cruise with Lunch & Activity Upgrades
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
    from AU$239
    AU$203.15
    15% off
    Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach Premium Cruise with Lunch & Activity Upgrades. Rated 4 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$203.15
    Free cancellation
    Snorkelers exploring coral at Moore Reef with a cruise ship in the background, Great Barrier Reef.
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Sunlover
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$307
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Sunlover. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From AU$307
    Free cancellation
    Scenic train crossing a lush green valley on a guided tour with transfers.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train + Coach, Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Guided Tour with Transfers
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    AU$266
    From Cairns: Scenic Train + Coach, Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Guided Tour with Transfers. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$266
    Free cancellation
    Scenic train winding through lush rainforest near Kuranda, Australia.
    From Cairns: Self-Drive to Kuranda + Scenic Train Tour with In-Kuranda Transfers
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    AU$130
    From Cairns: Self-Drive to Kuranda + Scenic Train Tour with In-Kuranda Transfers. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$130
    Free cancellation
    Group walking on a boardwalk through Daintree Rainforest with Billy Tea Safaris guide.
    From Cairns/Port Douglas: Small Group Full Day 4WD Tour of Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, River Cruise, Lunch & Ice-Cream
    Daintree National Park
    AU$310
    From Cairns/Port Douglas: Small Group Full Day 4WD Tour of Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, River Cruise, Lunch & Ice-Cream . Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 248 ratings.From AU$310
    Free cancellation
    Person overlooking ocean and lush hills on Fitzroy Island adventure trail.
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$108
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 953 ratings.From AU$108
    Selling out fast
    Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush rainforest in Queensland.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail, & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    AU$285
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail, & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures . Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings.From AU$285
    Train crossing a bridge with a waterfall in a lush forest during a scenic tour.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Coach Guided Tour with Transfers
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
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    AU$150
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Coach Guided Tour with Transfers. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$150
    Free cancellation
    Tourists preparing to dive from a boat on the Outer Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns.
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$275
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$275
    Free cancellation
    Train crossing a bridge near a waterfall and two koalas on a tree branch in a zoo.
    Combo (Save 5%) : Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets + From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
    Combo
    AU$209
    AU$198.55
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%) : Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets + From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 906 ratings.From AU$198.55
    Free cancellation
    Visitors exploring a stream in Daintree Rainforest during a guided tour.
    From Port Douglas: Premium Small Group Full Day Tour of Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation with Gourmet Lunch & River Cruise
    Daintree National Park
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    AU$249
    From Port Douglas: Premium Small Group Full Day Tour of Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation with Gourmet Lunch & River Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$249
    Free cancellation
    Fitzroy Island ferry docked at lush green island, Cairns day trip.
    Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    AU$202
    Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings.From AU$202
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship and pontoon near Moore Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, with snorkelers in clear water.
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Sunlover
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$337
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Sunlover. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From AU$337
    Selling out fast
    Boat cruising through rainforest river near Frankland Islands, Australia.
    Cairns to Frankland Islands Reef Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch
    Frankland Islands Tours
    AU$260
    Cairns to Frankland Islands Reef Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$260
    Free cancellation
    Group enjoying beach on Fitzroy Island with snorkeling gear, part of Half Day Adventure Tour from Cairns.
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half-Day Cruise With Activity Upgrades
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
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    AU$108
    Cairns to Fitzroy Island Half-Day Cruise With Activity Upgrades. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 746 ratings.From AU$108
    Selling out fast
    Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    from
    AU$300
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 252 ratings.From AU$300
    Free cancellation
    Tour group walking along Cape Tribulation beach with lush greenery in the background.
    Guided Tour of Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge with Hotel Transfers + Lunch
    Daintree National Park
    AU$310
    Guided Tour of Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge with Hotel Transfers + Lunch. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 247 ratings.From AU$310
    Glass bottom boat cruising near Airlie Beach with scenic island views.
    From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
    Whitsundays Island Cruise
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    AU$99
    From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Glass-Bottom Boat Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$99
    Free cancellation
    Southern Cassowary in the Daintree rainforest, Australia.
    From Port Douglas: Small Group Half Day Tour of Daintree & Mossman Gorge with River Cruise & Picnic Lunch
    Daintree National Park
    AU$149
    From Port Douglas: Small Group Half Day Tour of Daintree & Mossman Gorge with River Cruise & Picnic Lunch . Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$149
    Free cancellation
    Child enjoying river tubing adventure through rapids, wearing safety gear.
    River Tubing Cairns: Half Day Tour
    Rafting
    AU$99
    River Tubing Cairns: Half Day Tour. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 853 ratings.From AU$99
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    What our guests say

    Natalie F

    Australia
    Couple
    2 weeks ago

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    Our driver to the skyrail was awesome pick-up at our accommodation and pick-up from the train station at the end of the day back to our accommodation, the sky rail staff we're amazing all the way , Karundra perfect little spot to explore and relax, butterfly house was fantastic, train ride back to Cairns was brilliant..

    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Susan J

    Couple
    Apr 2026
    The Baron falls were amazing due to a lot of rainfall they were in full flow, I've seen them twice before but never like that

    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Kathy S

    Family
    May 2026

    +2 more

    A great day, with friendly and helpful staff. The train was comfortable and clean and offered stunning views as the train climbed the the mountain. The handout, given to us by train staff, provided extra information on the construction and history of the train. The skyrail provided further opportunities to see the stunning views. Having the ability to disembark allowed us get further views of the waterfall and the rainforest interior. We highly recommend

    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

    Pema L

    Australia
    Couple
    Mar 2026
    Great experience. The coach driver was very nice and loved how he was telling the details of cable car, rain forest and cairn. Such a awesome guy ☺️

    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour

    Dinah W

    United Kingdom
    Couple
    Apr 2026
    We had an absolutely amazing day, the Scenic Kuranda Rail was fabulous Diamond Class is well worth it, I was a bit worried about return trip on Skyrail Cable Car but it was unbelievable, what a fabulous way to see the rain forest, my hisband & I had a fabulous day. Xx

    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Kay H

    Australia
    Couple
    Mar 2026
    The aquarium after dark we had the whole aquarium to ourselves so a small group. Our guide Sasha was passionate about the reef, environment & endangered species. Thank you Sasha for the great night

    Cairns Aquarium Night Tour with Optional Dinner

    Valentin S

    Couple
    Jan 2026

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    A fantastic experience. Located in the heart of Cairns is a unique aquarium that is beautifully designed. There is lots of interesting information about Australia's marine life and reptiles. The staff are very nice and friendly. Shortly before the exit, you walk through a glass tunnel through a conglomerate of several connected pools, which contain giant rays and sharks, among other things, which I found absolutely impressive. The admission price of AUD 58 for adults is absolutely justified. I highly recommend a visit. 😁👌

    Combo: From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets

    Nina S

    Australia
    Family
    Dec 2025
    This was a fantastic family experience. All staff were helpful and knowledgeable and ensured all in attendance were catered for. The boat was comfortable, the pontoon was well stocked and with more than enough room to not feel crowded and the lunch on Fitroy Island was delicious. Very happy we chose DunLoved yo tick off this bucket list item.

    Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Sunlover