Day Trips

Best 30 Day Trips in Cairns & the Tropical North , Queensland


Featured Cairns & the Tropical North Attractions

Featured Cairns & the Tropical North Tours
Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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). You will have the choice of a glass botto…

★★★★☆4.1 (309)
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

This is the Original Daintree Rainforest Tour, locally owned and operated for over 40 years! Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (1,091)
Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 Railway. Be amazed at the views of the rainforest and Ca…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (591)
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koal…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (623)
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or v…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.1 (955)
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 walk through Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daint…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (794)
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation in one unforgettabl…

🕐 11 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (873)
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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. Limited to 10 guests, this small-group experience combines the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cablew…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (149)
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours. Moore Reef pontoon + Fitzroy Island stop over in a day! Moore Reef has all of our standard inclusions including snorkelling, glass bottom boa…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.1 (34)
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

Down Under Cruise and Dive by Evolution, a luxury 35-meter super-yacht. This package includes a full day to the outer Great Barrier Reef at two stunning reef locations, with 5 hours of reef time plus a 10-minute scenic h…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (362)
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, where ancient l…

★★★★☆4.6 (2,003)
Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfe…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (446)
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, surrounded by abunda…

★★★★☆4.2 (397)
Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the powerful Indigenous storie…

🕐 11 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (752)
Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Free Cancellation
Queensland

Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail, spend some free time in the mountaintop village of Kuranda, then soar above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainfores…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (28)
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ran…

🕐 11 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (219)
Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns

Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a unique and exciting day. Just 45 minutes from Cairns by Great Adventures …

★★★★☆4.1 (97)
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 upgrade to the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (233)
Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. One 20-min introductory or 40-min…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (41)
Full Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extr…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.3 (138)
Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers

Discover Far North Queensland's rainforest on this self-guided Kuranda tour with return transfers from Cairns City. We combine two iconic attractions - the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway - with fl…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (6)
Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck & Palm Cove Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck & Palm Cove Tour

Discover Kuranda's legendary railway and World Heritage rainforest, then unwind at tropical Palm Cove. Limited to 10 guests with multilingual guides (English, Mandarin, Cantonese), this small-group tour delivers rainfore…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (4)
Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

Choose this Famous day tour from Cairns and enjoy a fantastic fun filled journey through North Queensland's spectacular Atherton Tableland's Region.  This is no ordinary tour..  You will be  going on a unique journey thr…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (960)
Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and 10 Minute Scenic Flight Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and 10 Minute Scenic Flight

Experience the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. From our spacious Outer Reef platform, discover vibrant coral and marine life. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can snorkel or dive, explore the reef …

🕐 7 hours ★★★☆☆3.9 (7)
Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 day with lots of inclusions. Dial up the luxury with VIP access to the exclusive…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (62)
Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, your small-group nocturnal tour visits a number of l…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (438)
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT) Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)

Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainfore…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (23)
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full day in it. Departing Cairns, your small group heads into World Her…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (896)
Full Day Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Full Day Green Island & Great Barrier Reef 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 and lush rainforest. Then, continue the adventure with 3 hours on Gre…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (5)
Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit 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 only sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns catering for such a low guest n…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (669)
Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls

This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach. Travel through the UNESCO Wo…

🕐 11 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (322)
Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive, tour the reef on a glass-bo…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (19)
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful coral gardens with colourful fish, curious Green Sea Turtles and…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (173)
Small Group Daintree Rainforest and Aboriginal Coastal Adventure Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Small Group Daintree Rainforest and Aboriginal Coastal Adventure

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mud…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (9)
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sun's first light as you float above the beautiful rainforest covered hills in the peace and serenity of a hot air balloon. Our experienced pilot will fly you ov…

★★★★★5.0 (6)
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail and Scenic Railway, Rainforestation & lunch. CKB Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Classic Kuranda by Skyrail and Scenic Railway, Rainforestation & lunch. CKB

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, l…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (110)
Half Day Morning Adventure - Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

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 Fitzroy Island's jetty at 12.15pm.…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.3 (14)
Kuranda Village, Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail (KDB) Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Kuranda Village, Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail (KDB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll travel to Kuranda by Kuranda Scenic Rail…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (72)
Two Islands, One Day - Fitzroy and Green Islands From Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Two Islands, One Day - Fitzroy and Green Islands From Cairns

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 reef with opportunities for snorkeling at both Fitzroy Island and Green Island. E…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.3 (7)
Green Island Fly & Cruise Combo from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Green Island Fly & Cruise Combo from Cairns

Experience the best of both worlds! Start your day with a birds-eye view of Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef on a Reef Hopper flight, before departing on a full day adventure cruise to Green Island with B…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove Free Cancellation
Queensland

Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon where you can witness crocodi…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (40)
Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the di…

🕐 11 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (54)
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Uncover the hidden gems and iconic sights of Tropical North Queensland on a flexible full-day tour from Cairns. This adventure blends lush rainforest, crystal-clear swimming spots, and scenic coastlines, offering a perfe…

★★★★☆4.6 (20)
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Explore Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and Nudey Beach on a 6-hour day trip! Snorkel gear included—discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes. Departs Fitzroy Island's jetty at 5.00pm.…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.3 (3)
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Flight Adventure Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Flight Adventure

**Due to High Fuel Prices a $10 levy is payable direct to Daintree Aviation** Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before with a half-day adventure that combines thrilling snorkeling and stunning aerial views. Ch…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Cairns: Army Duck, Wildlife & Skyrail Rainforest Tour Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns: Army Duck, Wildlife & Skyrail Rainforest Tour

Start the morning at Palm Cove (weather permitting) before heading to Rainforestation Nature Park for two standout experiences: an Army Duck rainforest tour aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle, and the Koala and Wil…

🕐 7 hours and a half
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns Free Cancellation
Queensland

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You can also get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cas…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (91)
Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park Free Cancellation
Cairns & the Tropical North

Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening your mind to another world and time. You will encounter the whole ex…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (89)