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Sunlover Reef Cruises

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Departing from Cairns, their eco-certified tours take you to their state-of-the-art Moore Reef Marine Base, which is perfectly positioned and...

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Sunlover Reef Cruises – Marine Biologist for a Day

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Sunlover's highly regarded Marine Biologist for a Day is a Citizen Science program for groups of amateur and serious environmentalists...

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Steve’s Bommie Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Located north of Cairns, Steve’s Bommie is an incredible dive site located at Ribbon Reef No.3. The bommie rises from...

Michaelmas Reef Dive Site

Michaelmas Reef Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Michaelmas Reef is another of the wonderful dive sites off Cairns. A coral cay is located at the southern end...

The Oasis

The Oasis Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Divers exploring The Oasis at Milln Reef, off Cairns, have a choice of exploring coral gardens in the shallows or...

Kuranda Scenic Train

Kuranda Day Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Food and Wine Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Kuranda Day Tours is proud to be Eco Certified by Ecotourism Australia, recognising their commitment to sustainable, responsible travel and...

Fitzroy Island Dive Site

Fitzroy Island Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Fitzroy Island is a popular day trip from Cairns and has a surprising amount of marine life. This charming continental...

Hot Air Balloon Cairns Australia

Hot Air Balloon Cairns

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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More visitors and locals choose to fly with Hot Air Balloon Cairns by far, than anywhere in Australia, so don't...

Snorkellers great barrier reef

Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Customised Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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With Great Adventures, you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be...

Elevated view of Cairns city, Trinity Inlet and mountains in background.

Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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The rainforest-clad slopes of the Whitfield Range form a dramatic backdrop to Cairns and offer a great walking escape close...

Three Sisters

Three Sisters Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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The Three Sisters, part of the impressive Milln Reef, can be found just a short boat trip from Cairns! The...

Wet Tropic Rainforest

Discovery Tours Australia – Far North Queensland

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Want a personalised premium small group tour? Why not come and join one of the premium full day tours to...

Bougainville Reef Dive Site

Bougainville Reef Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Bougainville Reef is a small reef in the Northern Coral Sea surrounded by some amazing dive sites! Only four kilometres...

Cairns Museum

Cairns Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics. Stories of heat, sweat and hard work....

Coral Gardens Dive Site

Coral Gardens Dive Site, Flynn Reef

Natural Attractions

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Positioned 20 kilometres east of Green Island off the Cairns coast, Flynn Reef is home to several dive sites -...

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Price from: $56.50

Experience one of Australia's most spectacular rail journeys aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway. Travel through the heart of Din Din (Barron...

Turtle Bommie

Turtle Bommie

Natural Attractions

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Turtles are often encountered on the dive sites off Cairns and a good place to encounter one is Turtle Bommie!...

Extreme white water River boarding Tully River

Rapid Boarders

Adventure and Outdoors Tours

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Rapid Boarders offer adventure seeking tourists unique, no experience necessary extreme white water adventure tours, set in the heart of...

Tinny on sand on island in Frankland Group

Frankland Group National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Surrounded by extensive fringing reefs, the five islands of Frankland Group National Park feature rocky outcrops, dense rainforest, mangroves and...

Student reef trips

Small World Journeys

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Extended Nature and wildlife Walking and Biking Tours

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Small World Journeys is a Cairns-based educational tour operator offering eco-friendly, multi-day adventures for student groups. Their programs integrate Indigenous...

Ocean Freedom - Fast so minimal travel time

Ocean Freedom – Personal Snorkel and Dive

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Ocean Freedom is one of two most personal Great Barrier Reef Tours operated by the passionate Cairns Premier Reef and...

Dive the Great Barrier Reef with Pro Dive Cairns

Pro Dive Cairns

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Extended Nature and wildlife

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Pro Dive Cairns is Australia's Premier PADI Dive School as well as a leading outer reef liveaboard dive trip operator....

Wide shot of a rafting boat surrounded by blue water, lush rainforest and large boulders in Tully

Cairns Adventure Group

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Evening Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Cairns Adventure Group brings together the best of Tropical North Queensland's adventure experiences under one locally owned umbrella. Offering a...

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Passions of Paradise

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Celebrating over 30 years being family owned and operated Passions of Paradise have been taking tourists and locals to the...

Pixie Pinnacle

Pixie Pinnacle Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Situated on the Ribbon Reefs off the coast of Cooktown, hop on a livaboard dive boat in Cairns to discover...

Reef Scenic Primary Shot

Nautilus Aviation

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Shopping Tours Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned and operated, proven helicopter specialist with decades of flying experience and has grown to...

Cod Hole

Cod Hole Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Possibly the most well-known dive site in the world can be found roughly 96 kilometres north of Cairns, at Cod...

Around The Bend Dive Site

Around The Bend Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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A bend in the reef at Osprey Reef gave this site its name, and it is well worth going Around...

Lighthouse Bommie

Lighthouse Bommie Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Lighthouse Bommie is a giant tower of coral that rises from the sea floor at 25 metres and stands 20...

Cairns Aquarium Hero

Cairns Aquarium

Amusement and Theme Parks Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

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Cairns Aquarium is Australia's newest and most spectacular aquarium. It is the only aquarium in the world to exclusively showcase...

Clam Gardens

Clam Gardens Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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The name kind of gives it away, but divers will see a number of giant clams while exploring the Clam...

Billy Tea Safaris unique tour vehicle

Billy Tea Safaris

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Extended Full Day Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Billy Tea Safaris is a truly local company, having been locally owned and operated since 1983 – the pioneers of...

Jorgey

Jorgey’s Patch Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Accessible on a day trip from Cairns, Jorgey’s Patch features a variety of terrains for divers to explore, including bommies,...

Fish Bowl Dive Site

Fish Bowl Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Divers wanting to encounter a great variety of reef fish are highly recommended to visit the Fish Bowl. This lovely...

Aerial view of coaches on coastal road with rainforest clad mountains meeting the sea

Down Under Tours Australia

Cultural and Theme Tours Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Established in 1990, the Down Under Tours' driven and professional team deliver expert service, connecting guests to the best of...

Snake Pit

Snake Pit Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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The Snake Pit is located inside the Ribbon Reefs, not far from Lizard Island, and is a dive site where...

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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Adventures

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Departing daily from Cairns, ‘Silverswift’ is a modern 29 metre catamaran that will whisk you to the Outer Great Barrier...

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and through the ancient rainforest in the Barron Gorge National Park. Glide...

False Entrance Dive Site

False Entrance Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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A large bay cutting into the reef edge at Osprey Reef, which looks like another lagoon entry point, gave this...

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Green Island National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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This small rainforest-clad coral cay is surrounded by coral reefs and is one of the Great Barrier Reef's most popular...

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Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Evening Food and Wine Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours offers a powerful and immersive connection to Country, culture, and community. Led by the Mandingalbay Yidinji...

Monolith

Monolith Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Located on Ribbon Reef No.10, Monolith offers the diver the option of exploring a coral wall or a collection of...

Admiralty Dive Site

Admiralty Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Located at the southern entrance of the Osprey Reef lagoon, Admiralty is named after a large anchor wedged into a...

Estuary with mangroves and mountains in background.

Russell River National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Paperbarks and mangrove forests line the many creeks and rivers in tranquil, unspoiled Russell River National Park. Part of the...

Challenger Bay

Challenger Bay Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Divers that love to watch fish, and plenty of them, will have a great time exploring Challenger Bay! Located on...

Swamp with mountainous backdrop at Enbenangee Swamp.

Eubenangee Swamp National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Eubenangee Swamp, an important wetland in the coastal lowlands between Ingham and Cairns, is a birdwatchers' paradise. Over 200 species...

Great Detached Reef

Great Detached Reef

Natural Attractions

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Situated north of Cooktown, close to the Queensland cape, Great Detached Reef is a large complex of several reefs sitting...

Green Island Dive Site

Green Island Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Green Island is the closest coral reef to Cairns, and located on the inner side of the reef it doesn’t...

North Horn Dive Site

North Horn Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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The most legendary dive site at Osprey Reef is the amazing North Horn. Located at the northern tip of the...

Three people standing at a lookout looking at waterfall.

Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Josephine Falls is a scenic waterfall fed by rains falling on Queensland's highest peak, Bartle Frere, which looms above this...

Ocean Spirit Cruises

Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruises

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Set sail from Cairns aboard Ocean Spirit, a beautiful 32 metre sailing catamaran, to the unique and pristine reef environment...

Evolution - Cairns ultimate reef cruise vessel

Down Under Cruise & Dive – Evolution Outer Reef Cruise

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Extended Full Day Nature and wildlife

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Departing daily from Cairns, travel in style and comfort onboard Evolution, the regions ultimate Great Barrier Reef day-cruise vessel. Under...

Southern Small Detached Reef

Southern Small Detached Reef Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Southern Small Detached Reef, 80 kilometres North of Lockhart River in Far North Queensland, is a remote but stunning reef....

Rainforest slopes meet the ebach at Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Fitzroy Island National Park is rugged with diverse landscapes featuring granite outcrops, open woodlands, rainforest, mangroves and coral beaches.This island...

Frankland Islands Dive Site

Frankland Islands Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Located south of Cairns, the Frankland Islands don’t see as many tourists as other destinations off this busy holiday city,...

Thetford Reef

Thetford Reef Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Thetford Reef, nestled close to the Cairns coast and just a short boat trip from the popular Green Island, is...

Cairns Jetboating

Cairns Jetboating

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife

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Cairns Jetboating is Cairns' premier adrenaline-fueled adventure, offering the only jet boating experience in the region. Known for its high-speed...

Silver City Dive Site

Silver City Dive Site

Natural Attractions

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Silver City is a great dive site where divers can explore a network of caves, a maze of bommies and...

Family sitting around fir ring with tents set up in the background.

Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Nestled below the rugged Bellenden Ker Range, the picturesque Goldsborough Valley is cloaked in lush lowland rainforest along the clear...

Skyrail over Barron Falls

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Amusement and Theme Parks Historical Sites and Heritage Locations National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Price from: $74.00

Enjoy a unique perspective of Australia's World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest, glide above the canopy before descending to explore. Learn about...

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