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    Daintree National Park lush rainforest view in Cairns, Australia.

    Daintree National Park

    Home to one of the oldest rainforests on the planet, this ancient forest provides a chance to see plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. Located near the Great Barrier Reef, combine your rainforest experience with snorkeling or diving adventures.
    from AU$ 145

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    Cape Tribulation beach with lush greenery and clear blue waters in Queensland, Australia.

    Cape Tribulation Tours

    Visit Cape Tribulation for an awesome tropical holiday. This island is starting to gain a reputation for its eco-tourism efforts as well and creates the perfect holiday atmosphere with a little something for everyone. Be it relaxing under the warm sun or getting your gear on for an adventure in the water, fun is guaranteed.
    from AU$ 229

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    Person admiring Millaa Millaa Falls in Atherton Tableland, surrounded by lush greenery.

    Atherton Tableland Tickets

    Home to diverse wildlife, lush rainforests and magnificent waterfalls, Atherton Tablelands is an incredible adventure and culturally steeped getaway from the city's bustle. Take a guided tour of the waterfalls or the rainforest and discover the Aboriginal significance of the region.
    from AU$ 179

    Top experiences in Cairns

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    Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush green rainforest.
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
    4.3(245)
    AU$276
    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 245 ratings.From AU$276
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    Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall in background, Queensland, Australia.
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
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    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From AU$178
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    Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge with a waterfall in the background.
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
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    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 262 ratings.From AU$195
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    Fitzroy Island ferry docked at lush green island, Cairns day trip.
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch
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    Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From AU$124.89
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    Snorkelers exploring coral at Moore Reef with a cruise ship in the background, Great Barrier Reef.
    Great Barrier Reef Cruises
    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Sunlover
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    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities and Lunch by Sunlover. Rated 4 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From AU$295
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    Kuranda Scenic Railway train crossing bridge with waterfall backdrop in Queensland, Australia.
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour
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    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail & Kuranda Rainforest Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 248 ratings.From AU$288
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    Cruise ship and pontoon near Moore Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, with snorkelers in clear water.
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    Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Sunlover
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    Cairns to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Full-Day Cruise with Buffet Lunch by Sunlover. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$295
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    Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush rainforest in Queensland.
    Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail, & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
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    From Cairns: Scenic Train, Skyrail, & Hartley's Crocodile Adventures . Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 182 ratings.From AU$276
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    Rafting group navigating rapids on Barron River during Guided Raging Thunder Rafting Experience.
    Barron River Rafting
    Guided Raging Thunder Rafting Experience at Barron River
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    Guided Raging Thunder Rafting Experience at Barron River. Rated 4 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$128
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    Group preparing for guided rafting on Tully River in an orange raft.
    Tully River
    Guided Rafting in Tully River
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    Guided Rafting in Tully River. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From AU$195
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    Cruise ship with snorkelers near Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
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    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Scenic Heli-Flight and Lunch
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    Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Scenic Heli-Flight and Lunch. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From AU$395
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    Child enjoying river tubing adventure through rapids, wearing safety gear.
    Water Sports
    River Tubing Cairns: Half Day Tour
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    River Tubing Cairns: Half Day Tour. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 853 ratings.From AU$95
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    Couple enjoying a natural rock slide at Atherton Tablelands waterfall near Cairns.
    Atherton Tableland Tickets
    Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour from Cairns
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    Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Tour from Cairns. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 779 ratings.From AU$179
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    Cape Tribulation beach with lush rainforest and clear blue water, Australia.
    Cape Tribulation Tours
    Cape Tribulation Day Tour with Optional River Cruise
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    Cape Tribulation Day Tour with Optional River Cruise. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 752 ratings.From AU$229
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    Man operating vintage printing press at Herberton Historic Village.
    Heberton Tickets
    Historic Village Herberton Entry Ticket
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    AU$42
    Historic Village Herberton Entry Ticket. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 870 ratings.From AU$42
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    Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Tickets
    Kuranda Skyrail One-Way Tickets
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    AU$130
    Kuranda Skyrail One-Way Tickets . Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 195 ratings.From AU$130
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    People in cable car enjoying Kuranda Skyrail view over rainforest, Cairns, Australia.
    Cairns Aquarium
    Combo (Save 5%): From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets
    4.5(2,153)
    AU$253
    AU$240.35
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    Combo (Save 5%): From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers + Cairns Aquarium Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2153 ratings.From AU$240.35
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    Train crossing a bridge near a waterfall and two koalas on a tree branch in a zoo.
    Kuranda Koala Gardens
    Combo (Save 5%) (Save 5%) : Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets + From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
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    AU$190
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    Combo (Save 5%) (Save 5%) : Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets + From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 856 ratings.From AU$190

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    Linda Swan
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    Linda

    Australia
    Nov 2025
    5/5
    Fantastic trip to the reef.Fantastic staff and very informative in explanations when we did the glass bottom boat and semi submersible .Lunch was good and the day was a lot of fun .

    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Wayne Blewden
    AU

    Wayne

    Australia
    Sep 2025
    5/5
    All round great experience, could not fault the day. The only advise would be can you please send out the itinerary a day or to before going so we can plan our day

    From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Susan Brown
    NZ

    Susan

    New Zealand
    Aug 2025
    5/5
    The pick up and drop off was seamless. The train was definitely worth it, meandering along the historic line. Kuranda was quaint albeit commercialised. The Skyrail was surprisingly quick but able to experience the density and diversity of the rainforest.

    From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers

    Nicole Turner
    AU

    Nicole

    Australia
    Oct 2025
    5/5
    The whole day was fabulous, the Sunlover crew members are friendly, professional and well organised and the boat is clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and we hope to sail with Sunlover again

    Sunlover: Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full-Day Cruise with Snorkel, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch

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