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Cairns with Kids: Family-Friendly Tours & Activities

Great Barrier Reef day trips, Daintree rainforest treks, Esplanade lagoon swims. Kid-safe, age-appropriate experiences in Cairns — zoos, aquariums, hands-on museums, kid-friendly walking tours, cooking classes. Bookable through Viator, most with free cancellation.

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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
1h 30m

San Juan: Kids and Family Snorkeling with Complimentary Videos

Experience the magic of snorkeling with your kids and family, where every moment is crafted to delight and educate young explorers.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $40 a person
2h 30m

Paris Family Adventure- a Fun City Quest for Kids

This immersive experience blends history, mystery, and adventure, making it the perfect family quest in Paris!

  • 5.0★ · 57 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $87 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.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $11 a person
Koala & Wildlife Park
10h

Classic Kuranda by Skyrail and Scenic Railway, Rainforestation & lunch. CKB

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest.

  • 4.5★ · 110 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $222 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.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $134 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
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
1h 30m

Dublin Kids Quest: Family Walking Adventure

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

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $9 a person
Family rafting
7h

Family Rafting with kids | WITH Transport from Tremblant Resort

Perfect for families with kids with children 6 years old and up!

  • Instant confirmation
  • Full-day
From $115 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
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.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
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!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $77 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).

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $90 a person
Abseiling at its best
2h

Canyoning "Family-Fun" - family friendly Canyoningtour

The "Family-Fun" is, as the name tells us, our first-stept-Canyoningtour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $77 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.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $57 a person
3h

Punta Cana Family Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Adventure

Un catamarán de tres horas con snorkel es una experiencia inolvidable para adultos y niños, ideal para disfrutar de la belleza del mar en un ambiente familiar.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $65 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
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...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $103 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.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $240 a person
2h

Private 2 Hour Kids and Family Fishing Marco Island, FL

Excited to catch some fish in Marco Island?

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $425 a person
2h

Jet Skiing around La famille ship and smaller pristine cays 2hr

The Jet ski safari lets you experience the wonder of the smaller pristine cays, Ghost Freighter and the stunning secluded beaches that are only accessible by conventional charters

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $350 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

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