Australia · fall (Sep-Nov)

Fall in Cairns: Autumn Foliage Tours & Activities

Great Barrier Reef day trips, Daintree rainforest treks, Esplanade lagoon swims. Foliage day trips, harvest food tours, autumn walking guides and quieter shoulder-season experiences in Cairns — the sweet spot between summer crowds and winter chill.

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Autumn experiences in Cairns

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Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike

Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing.

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From $175 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★
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From $195 a person

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★
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From $205 a person

Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise

Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just 15 minutes by...

4.8★ · 92 reviews
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From $120 a person

Guided boardwalk through the Daintree Rainforest with your guide

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

This is the Original Daintree Rainforest Tour, locally owned and operated for over 40 years!

4.7★ · 1106 reviews
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From $169 a person

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★
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From $141 a person

10h

Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

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

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From $97 a person

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands.

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $166 a person

Night Wildlife Walk in the Cairns Botanic Gardens

Most people walk through Cairns Botanic Gardens and see plants.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $42 a person

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

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
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From $169 a person

10h

Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns

Experience the Atherton Tablelands in one unforgettable day Discover the beauty, wildlife and stories of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day small-group adventure from...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $188 a person

11h

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

This premium full-day small-group tour (up to 14 guests) takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree region, showcasing the highlights of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge,...

4.7★ · 882 reviews
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From $200 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
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From $43 a person

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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From $114 a person

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

4h 30m

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the...

4.7★ · 713 reviews
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From $70 a person

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Cairns

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We're not just photographers, we're storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

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From $150 a person

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
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From $163 a person

10h

Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns

Travel sustainably on this full-day experience to the Daintree and Mossman Gorge.

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From $191 a person

Cairns Hop on Hop Off

Discover Cairns with ease on Cairns Hop on Hop Off Bus!

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From $32 a person

48h

2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef...

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From $322 a person

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

Purpose built, modern Tusa vessel moored at the Outer Reef

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★
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From $138 a person