Top things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
10 minute City Scenic Flight

The most affordable way to get the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the beautiful city of Cairns. …More

The most affordable way to get the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the beautiful city of Cairns....

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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20 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight

Our 20-minute Cairns rainforest scenic tour provides a ‘taste’ of this incredible World Heritage-listed natural region. Cairns sits on a floodplain to the south of …More

Our 20-minute Cairns rainforest scenic tour provides a ‘taste’ of this incredible World Heritage-listed natural region. Cairns sits on a floodplain to the south of...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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30 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight

Extend your Cairns rainforest scenic helicopter flight to 30 minutes and we start this experience by climbing quickly with a clearance to 2,500 ft over …More

Extend your Cairns rainforest scenic helicopter flight to 30 minutes and we start this experience by climbing quickly with a clearance to 2,500 ft over...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon

Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am, …More

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Sunlover Reef Cruises takes you from Cairns to its own pontoon at Moore Reef, on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, every day. Depart at 10:15am,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and …More

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Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour

Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and …More

Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic …More

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Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily). …More

A maximum of 36 people. Guided Snorkel Tours. Glass Bottom Boat. Optical Masks Included. Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily)....

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$232
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 …More

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...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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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. Option to …More

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Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Sunlover: Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns by Fast Catamaran

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure …More

Sunlover Reef Cruises runs two return ferries a day from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, about 45 minutes each way by fast catamaran. The 8:45am departure...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, …More

View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$213
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist …More

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package

Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the …More

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Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local …More

Cruise the tranquil waters of the world's most ancient tropical rainforest on one of our 45-minute cruises on the Barron River in Kuranda. Your local...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Great Barrier Reef Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Premium Day Tour

Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single …More

Sunlover Reef Cruises is the only operator that combines the Outer Great Barrier Reef, at its Moore Reef pontoon, with Fitzroy Island in a single...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$234
Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs …More

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Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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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. This …More

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the …More

With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
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. Enjoy a guided rainforest …More

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

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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