Things to do In Cairns

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Things to do

Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

$69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

$127
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

$85
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

$191
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

$14
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

$135
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

$24
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

$199
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
train on bridge in cairns

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

$149
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
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Tours & day trips

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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 188 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $77 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 $309 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 and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $105 per adult
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Attractions

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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Cairns City Half Day Tour

Cairns City Half Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $105 per adult
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Stay near popular Cairns attractions

A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
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Cairns Esplanade

9.2/10 (7,071 reviews)
Cairns Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Cairns, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours.
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