School Holiday Favorites in Cairns

Opt for this self-guided tour of Kuranda with scenic railway and skyrail tickets with round-trip coach transfers from Skyrail Terminal.

Pass through hand-carved tunnels on the historic Kuranda Science Railway and glide over the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail, with stops at Red Peak for complimentary ranger-guided tours.

Explore Kuranda Village at your own pace, browsing local markets, cafés, and wildlife sanctuaries like Birdworld and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (entry at own expense).

Choose to upgrade your ticket to get a one-way Skyrail or one-way scenic train ticket for your convenience.

Did you know? The Scenic Railway is over 130 years old. It was originally built to connect Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands and support mining and agriculture.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.