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

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Rail including Artillery Museum

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making …More

Step back in history, visiting the Southern Hemispheres largest museum dedicated to armoured vehicles and artillery pieces, wander through this world class exhibit before making...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
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. Choose …More

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. Choose...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef …More

Start your day with a swift 45-minute catamaran journey to the breathtaking Green Island, where you'll have 2 hours to discover its vibrant coral reef...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$238
Fitzroy and Green Island From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the …More

Explore two iconic tropical islands in a single day, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend over 6 hours on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove. …More

Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove....

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Cairns Party Bus Pub Crawl Night Out Experience

Discover Cairns' vibrant nightlife on the Ultimate Party Bus Pub Crawl, recognized as the best pub and club tour in the city. This exciting double-decker …More

Discover Cairns' vibrant nightlife on the Ultimate Party Bus Pub Crawl, recognized as the best pub and club tour in the city. This exciting double-decker...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Cairns Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure

Cairns itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken …More

Cairns itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$6
Secrets of Cairns: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Cairns like never before with the Secrets of Cairns City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and …More

Discover Cairns like never before with the Secrets of Cairns City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$6
4 Days Daintree Outback Chillagoe Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit …More

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,310
SCUBA Dive the Great Barrier Reef + Activities from Cairns

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention, …More

At Sunlover, every introductory and certified dive is fully guided, with a maximum of just four divers per instructor. Smaller groups mean more individual attention,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$275
Cairns Jet Boat Ride

Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and …More

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Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way. Admire stunning waterfront views and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$66
Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of …More

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We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$123
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Brace yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$90
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure …More

Brace yourself for one of the most intense and exhilarating experiences in Tropical North Queensland— white-water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This full-day adventure...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time …More

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience …More

Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$135
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. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the …More

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$171
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 Northern …More

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 Northern...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to …More

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The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$177
Fitzroy Island Day Tour from Cairns

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native …More

Discover Fitzroy Island on a day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised …More

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
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