School Holiday Favorites in Cairns

Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.

Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.

Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.

Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.

Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.

Experience Australia's only multi-person Giant Swing and soar through the rainforest at speeds of up to 120km/h.

Plunge 45 metres before accelerating from 0 to 120km/h in just 3.5 seconds on an unforgettable gravity-defying ride.

Enjoy spectacular views of the World Heritage rainforest, surrounding hills, and distant coastline before your exhilarating swing.

Choose a solo swing for a personal adrenaline rush or share the experience with up to two others on a multi-person swing.

Experience a complete reef adventure on the newest all‑weather pontoon at the outer reef, where clearer waters and vibrant coral create a truly immersive setting.

Benefit from a friendly, locally owned Cairns crew known for personalised service and access to premium snorkelling and diving equipment.

Enjoy diverse water activities: a glass‑bottom boat tour, talks by a marine biologist, plus the option to add a guided snorkel or an introductory scuba dive.

Go on a thrilling rainforest ziplining adventure with a fully guided 2-hour tour through the treetops.

Soar above the canopy on multiple ziplines, including a 130 m-long dual zipline, with elevated platforms and sweeping rainforest views.

Zip with expert instructors providing full safety briefings, personalised guidance, and all safety equipment at no extra cost.

Explore the rainforest on a guided treetops walk, featuring an interpretive talk that reveals the area’s unique wildlife, plant life, and ancient ecology.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway with round-trip transfers from Cairns.

Get all-day access to Cairns Aquarium with 16,000+ animals across 10 vibrant ecosystems.

Perfect combo: Rainforest adventures and marine encounters for families and nature lovers.

Travel through Kuranda tunnels on the historic rail, then glide over the rainforest on a 7.5km cableway.

Walk a 20m underwater tunnel, see a 10m deep reef tank, and explore the 360° Oceanarium at Cairns.

Fun fact: Skyrail is the world’s longest gondola ride over a World Heritage-listed rainforest.