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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
Sea Life Sydney
720h to 1440h

Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds

Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s most popular attractions at your own pace with this Sydney combo pass.

  • Free cancellation
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From $35 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
9h

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one of the best walks in...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $87 a person
1h 30m to 2h

Kuranda Wildlife Experience Deluxe Multi Attraction Pass

See Koalas, wombats, see rare and endangered Bilby, Quokka, and much more.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $68 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
Guided boardwalk through the Daintree Rainforest with your guide
9h

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
  • Free cancellation
From $169 a person
Traditional Implements and artifacts
3h

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
  • Free cancellation
From $120 a person
Cairns's Newest Catamaran
9h

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $195 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
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From $90 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
Cairns Cane Fields
5h to 6h

Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $105 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
10h

Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

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

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $97 a person
9h

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $239 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
1h

Cairns Hop on Hop Off

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

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $32 a person
Buiral Chamber of Tutankhamun
1h to 2h

Cairns Tomb Of The Pharaohs General Admission Ticket

Journey through the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of Ancient Egypt.

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From $37 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
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
10h

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest.

  • 4.6★ · 627 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $239 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
  • Free cancellation
From $200 a person
Cairns scenic lookout
6h 30m

Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $85 a person

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