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Best Day Trips from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef day trips, Daintree rainforest treks, Esplanade lagoon swims. Curated day-trip ideas from Cairns — sights you can comfortably see and return for dinner. All bookable through Viator.

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Turtle navigates through seagrass at Green Island, Cairns, Australia.
8h

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef.

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From $86 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
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
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.

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  • Likely to sell out
From $114 a person
Cassowary, an ancient bird
12h

Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns

This is Fun Falls & Forest - the ultimate tropical road trip through the spectacular Atherton Tablelands waterfall trail!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $141 a person
Wildlife spotting cruise on the Daintree River
12h

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $221 a person
The old smelter
11h 30m

Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $169 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
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
6h

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

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From $87 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
Clown fish guard their anenome on the coral reef off Fitzroy Island, Cairns.
7h 30m

Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns.

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From $76 a person
8h 30m

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns.

  • 4.6★ · 1346 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $195 a person
8h

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef.

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From $111 a person
Secret swimming hole in the rainforest only we go to
11h

Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Cape Tribbin’ isn’t your average rainforest tour - it’s a day packed with tropical adventures, legendary vibes, and a whole lot of fun!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $176 a person
10h

Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on a day trip from Sydney.

  • 4.6★ · 2613 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $149 a person
5h to 9h

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran.

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From $110 a person
Turtle and Snorkeler
10h

Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns.

  • 4.7★ · 448 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $218 a person
5h

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning eco-tourism attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas.

  • 4.6★ · 213 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $92 a person
8h

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns with Beaches Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Free cancellation
  • Full-day
From $118 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
7h

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef.

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From $221 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
Paronella Park
11h

Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour.

  • 5.0★ · 56 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $163 a person

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