CAIRNS AND THE TROPICAL NORTH · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 7 most-booked cairns and the tropical north day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Smoke ceremony, crocodile river cruise, and Cape Tribulation sights in one long day from Cairns—great value with pickup and lunch.
Most Popular“Trip was cancelled due to weather issues and potential risks, you can’t control the weather!! We were informed and offered something else, shame it wasn’t suitable”
Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with two reef stops, snorkeling or scuba options, gear included, buffet lunch, showers, and safety-first crew.
“It’s really amazing for everyone who knows how to swim or not , every place they cover and make us to feel it and be with us for every moment … great help from them … it’s amazing … staff is amazing…. 😍😍”
Ride the Skyrail up and the Kuranda Scenic Railway down in one day from Cairns, with optional wildlife stops in Kuranda.
“This is a good tour to take. The cableway is very nice, Kuranda is a nice town with some good hikes and the railway is very scenic. Overall a to do when visiting Cairns”
Green Island day trip from Cairns on an air-conditioned catamaran. Pick reef activities, walk the rainforest, and enjoy lunch options.
“Had a great day. The trip to the island was fine- no sea sickness for us. We booked the submarine which was amazing. The glass bottom boat was ok. Enjoyed the fish feeding. Buffet lunch was enjoyable. Overall, a great time was had.”
Swim rainforest waterfalls and crater-lake scenery on an Atherton Tablelands day trip from Cairns with lunch, tea, and hotel pickup.
“This trip was soooo much fun for both me & my 5yo. The water was very cold but the experience was so worth it. I recommend if you have kids that aren’t super strong swimmers, pack & take your own life vest as these aren’t provided. Glad I did. Coco our guide was superb.”
Spend a full day from Cairns exploring Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River croc cruise, Cape Tribulation Beach, plus lunch and ice cream.
“It was a fun experience, our tour guide Lindsay was very pleasant and kept the mood lively. There was a small hiccup regarding our pickup spot but that was very quickly rectified. The overall pace of the tour was good, we did not feel rushed, however we wished we could have had more time in…”
Fitzroy Island day tour from Cairns with fast ferry, up to seven hours on the reef, and optional snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat.
“Crew were all very professional and friendly. Was a great experience and the weather was great, meaning that there was a lot to see in the wayers”
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