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School Holiday Favorites in Cairns

Explore the tropical allure of Cairns with our handpicked tickets and tours. This spring break, visit the Great Barrier Reef, trek through ancient rainforests, and immerse in rich Aboriginal culture with your family.

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School Holiday Favorites in Cairns
Visitors observing marine life in an underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.
Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray
Guests at the Turtle hospital at Cairns Aquarium
Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium's large tank exhibit.
Colorful fish swimming in Cairns Aquarium exhibit.
Guest at Cairns Aquarium
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium, including a large fish and shark.
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  • See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.

  • Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.

  • Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.

  • Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.

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  • See over 16,000 animals from Queensland’s rich ecosystems, including crocodiles, reef sharks, and freshwater fish.

  • Explore 10 animal habitats, from the Wet Tropics to the Coral Sea, inside one of Australia’s largest aquariums.

  • Walk through a 20-meter tunnel, gaze up at a 10-meter deep reef tank, and enjoy a 360-degree Oceanarium.

  • Attend daily ecosystem presentations and animal feeding sessions included with your ticket.

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Guide holding a koala with children at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
Crocodile feeding show at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with audience watching.
Crocodile feeding demonstration at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Australia.
Crocodiles basking at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Australia.
Crocodile eggs being inspected by a staff member at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.
Boat tour at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Queensland, near a riverside restaurant.
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  • Discover Australia’s freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more at the award-winning Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure!

  • Hop on a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley's Lagoon to see wetland creatures in their natural habitat.

  • Watch park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries, and enjoy snake shows and crocodile attack shows.

  • Explore the 2,500 meters of timber boardwalks through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.

  • Fun Fact: Hartley’s Crocodile Park began in 1934 as a tea house for weary travelers between Cairns and Mossman.

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  • Discover Australia’s freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more at the award-winning Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure!

  • Hop on a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley's Lagoon to see wetland creatures in their natural habitat.

  • Watch park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries, and enjoy snake shows and crocodile attack shows.

  • Explore the 2,500 meters of timber boardwalks through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.

  • Fun Fact: Hartley’s Crocodile Park began in 1934 as a tea house for weary travelers between Cairns and Mossman.

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Person overlooking ocean and lush hills on Fitzroy Island adventure trail.
Boat approaching Fitzroy Island with lush hills and clear blue water.
Tourists on a glass-bottom boat tour at Fitzroy Island, viewing marine life.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs with a marine biologist at Fitzroy Island.
Cruise passengers enjoying views of Fitzroy Island from a boat near Cairns, Australia.
Group hiking through lush forest on Fitzroy Island adventure.
Group hiking on Fitzroy Island trail with ocean and forest views, Cairns, Australia.
Sea turtle swimming over coral reef at Fitzroy Island.
Tourists snorkeling from a boat at Fitzroy Island, Australia.
Snorkeler exploring coral reef at Fitzroy Island, Australia.
People relaxing on a pebble beach at Fitzroy Island, surrounded by lush greenery and clear water.
Picnic lunch with rice cakes, fresh spring rolls, apple, and snack bar at Fitzroy Island.
Group enjoying drinks on a boat during Fitzroy Island adventure.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Family enjoying the Cairns Giant Swing experience in Australia.
Participants on Cairns Giant Swing in harnesses, surrounded by lush greenery.
Participants on the Cairns Giant Swing, suspended in harnesses, surrounded by lush greenery.
Three people on the Cairns Giant Swing against a clear blue sky.
Participants swinging on the Cairns Giant Swing against a clear blue sky.
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  • Soar above the average and reach speeds of up to 120km per hour in just 3.5 seconds with the Giant Swing.

  • Swoop through Australia’s only multi-person swing that stretches the limit of gravity and experience extreme speed and acceleration together.

  • Get a stunning view of the Cairns rainforest, and the hillside and make your way through the trees!

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  • Soar above the average and reach speeds of up to 120km per hour in just 3.5 seconds with the Giant Swing.

  • Swoop through Australia’s only multi-person swing that stretches the limit of gravity and experience extreme speed and acceleration together.

  • Get a stunning view of the Cairns rainforest, and the hillside and make your way through the trees!

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Aerial view of a pontoon with tourists in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Tourists on a glass bottom boat viewing coral and fish at Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Australia.
Tourists in a semi-submersible boat viewing marine life at the Great Barrier Reef.
Marine biologists and children using microscopes on a Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns.
Tourists snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, wearing masks and life vests.
Aerial view of a pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef surrounded by vibrant coral formations.
Tourists on a pontoon enjoying a cruise from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef.
Tourists relaxing on a sundeck of a pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef.
Guests enjoying buffet lunch on Cairns to Great Barrier Reef cruise.
Tourists preparing for a dive on a Great Barrier Reef cruise.
Snorkeler swimming with a large fish at the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns.
Cruise ship near coral reef in Great Barrier Reef, Cairns.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Ziplining above the canopy, Daintree Rainforest
Platform in the canopy, Daintree Rainforest
Ziplining above the canopy, Daintree Rainforest
View of the canopy while ziplining, Daintree Rainforest
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Ziplining platform, Daintree Rainforest
People walking on treetop walkways, Daintree Rainforest
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  • Explore the wonders of the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest with this 2-hour zipline tour in Cape Tribulation with an expert guide.

  • Receive a safety briefing, harness up, and ride a course of 7 ziplines through the rainforest as you admire views of the lush tropical treetops.

  • Learn about the ecosystem of the region from your guide, and keep an eye out for rare Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo while you are at the viewing platform.

  • Challenge your partner for the final 130-meter-long dual zipline and preserve memories with a complimentary photo package as a delightful keepsake.

  • Fun Fact: The Daintree Rainforest is the world's oldest tropical rainforest by an impressive 10 million years.

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  • Explore the wonders of the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest with this 2-hour zipline tour in Cape Tribulation with an expert guide.

  • Receive a safety briefing, harness up, and ride a course of 7 ziplines through the rainforest as you admire views of the lush tropical treetops.

  • Learn about the ecosystem of the region from your guide, and keep an eye out for rare Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo while you are at the viewing platform.

  • Challenge your partner for the final 130-meter-long dual zipline and preserve memories with a complimentary photo package as a delightful keepsake.

  • Fun Fact: The Daintree Rainforest is the world's oldest tropical rainforest by an impressive 10 million years.

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People in cable car viewing lush rainforest on Kuranda Skyrail Cableway, Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing Stoney Creek Falls in lush rainforest.
Visitors at a Kuranda waterfall lookout point surrounded by lush rainforest.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium exhibit.
Guest at Cairns Aquarium looking at a Stingray
Tourist disembarking Kuranda Scenic Rail in lush rainforest setting, Australia.
Couple seated inside Kuranda train, enjoying scenic rainforest views in Cairns, Australia.
Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola gliding over lush tropical rainforest canopy.
Children observing a sea turtle in an aquarium tank at Cairns Aquarium.
Visitors observing marine life at Cairns Aquarium's large tank exhibit.
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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David Weston
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David

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Australia
We book for the day before by mistake but the young lady at the front was exceptional in her handling of out error. She let us in and helped us so much. Brilliant. Also the standard of the experience wes supurb. The man at the touch tank was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Christy Sebastian
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Christy

5/5
Australia
Very professional and easy to follow. staff are all great and helpful. the glass boat guides and guide for the guided snorkeling experince were also very professional and helpful. Thank you
Lisa Grant
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Lisa

5/5
Australia
Very friendly helpful staff on the boat and snorkelling was amazing. Speaker system upstairs needs to be updated. Couldn't understand a word but our demonstrator was pretty awesome 👍
Alistair Veitch
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Alistair

5/5
United Kingdom
The lady at the Kuranda ticket office was brilliant - she patiently sorted out a failed booking via a third party and got us on the train.
Julie Bone
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Julie

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Australia
The train ride up and back was a fantastic experience. How ever there was not much going on with the shops in Kuranda, which I am presuming it was because the Skyrail was closed. But the ticketing was easy and the staff at the Train Station were fantastic and very helpful and smiled alot. Had a lovely day
William Collins

William

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I couldn’t get on the individual swing because of the minimum weight limit. Instead, I tried their multi person giant swing with a friend and it has been one of the most fun things we’ve done together.
Renee

Renee

5/5
Did the snorkeling tour and absolutely loved it! I love exploring marine life and this was the perfect getaway. Would recommend taking a sunscreen for sure though
Ewa Draga -Buchta
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Ewa

5/5
Poland
Incredible show with crocodiles like the best thriller -dangerous and passionate at the same time but completely safe for audience
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