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Best Family Activities in Cairns

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The Cairns, Australia coastline can be viewed from above and below on a snorkeling and diving excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
8h 30m

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $195 a person
24h

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people.

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From $11 a person
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2h

Horse and Quad bike tour with a visit to a Petting Zoo

Enjoy a unique action-packed farm experience for the whole family with horse and ATV riding to fulfil the ultimate experience.

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From $134 a person
Pure Snorkelling has 15 exclusive snorkel locations of off Cairns across 8 different reefs! The most of any snorkel boat in the region.
5h

Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $148 a person
Scenic Flight over Green Island
40 min

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $205 a person
2h to 3h

Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket

Cairns Aquarium is an exciting, new all-weather visitor attraction located in the heart of Cairns, open daily.

  • 4.6★ · 551 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $43 a person
Kuranda Scenic Railway
7h

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns.

  • Free cancellation
  • Likely to sell out
From $114 a person
Snorkelling at Green Island
3h to 12h

Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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 day experience (up to 7 hours).

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From $90 a person
Children can use rental cameras
1h 15m

Cairns Botanic Gardens Family Night Walk

Explore the enchanting Cairns Botanic Gardens on a Family Night Walk that reveals the rainforest's mysteries after dark.

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From $57 a person
Semi-submarine
4h

Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns.

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From $78 a person
6h 15m

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise!

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From $77 a person
1 min to 3h 30m

Paris With Kids - A Private Family Experience

Discover Paris as a family — not in separate parent/kid tracks, and not through treasure hunts and worksheets.

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From $240 a person
7h

Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns.

  • Free cancellation
  • Full-day
From $114 a person
10h to 12h

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour.

  • 4.6★ · 2012 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $169 a person
Dwarf Tree Frog
2h

Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $42 a person
6h to 7h

Best Vancouver Family Tour with Kids

Welcome to the Best Vancouver Family Tour with Kids!

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From $271 a person
1h 30m

Sydney Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure

Get the whole family exploring Sydney with this fun, interactive quest designed for kids and parents alike.

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From $6 a person
Purpose built, modern Tusa vessel moored at the Outer Reef
6h

Half-Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour

Escape to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a small-group half-day snorkel tour limited to 60 guests.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $138 a person
Small one sun baking
4h

Shared Shuttle Return Transfers (ex Cairns) Transfers Only

From the cute and cuddly to the gentle giants, get up close and personal while exploring 10 hectares of wildlife sanctuary at Hartley's crocodile adventures.

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From $68 a person
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above and below!
8h 30m

Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $311 a person
Stingray City - Perfect experience for children
3h

Family-Friendly Stingray Adventure in Antigua – Perfect for Kids

Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences.

  • 4.9★ · 55 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $127 a person
The Cairns Museum is two blocks walk from Cairns Esplanade and the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal - Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns - (within) Cairns School of Arts building
24h

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket

Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $11 a person
8h

Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marina to our Moore Reef Pontoon located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, perfectly positioned and equipped for you to explore this...

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From $217 a person
3h

Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, or a...

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From $103 a person

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