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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
6h 15m

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

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

  • Free cancellation
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From $77 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
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
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
  • Free cancellation
From $70 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
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
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
4h

Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $127 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
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
11h

Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $134 a person
Cairns Cruise Terminal
4h

Cairns City Half Day Tour

Make the most of your time in Cairns with a customizable half-day tour, perfect for those with limited hours before or after a flight.

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From $106 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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  • Instant confirmation
From $86 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
Soar above ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
7h

Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway

Discover Far North Queensland's spectacular rainforest with a local expert on this intimate Kuranda tour from Cairns.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $184 a person

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