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Top experiences in Cairns
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Cairns Attractions
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Slide 1 of 1, Tomb of the Pharaohs with hieroglyphs in Luxor, Egypt, featuring a sarcophagus.
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Slide 1 of 1, Open sarcophagus in a room with Egyptian paintings at the Tomb of the Pharaoh exhibit.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors admire Egyptian cat statues in a museum exhibit.
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Slide 1 of 1, Couple observing sharks in the underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
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Slide 1 of 1, Woman holding a colorful parrot at Birdworld Kuranda.
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Cairns Tours
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Slide 1 of 1, Group enjoying beach on Fitzroy Island with snorkeling gear, part of Half Day Adventure Tour from Cairns.
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Slide 1 of 1, Aerial view of Kuranda Scenic Railway winding through lush green rainforest.
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Slide 1 of 1, Fitzroy Island ferry docked at lush green island, Cairns day trip.
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Airport Transfers
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Slide 1 of 1, Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over tropical rainforest in Cairns, Australia.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tourists observing marine life through a glass-bottom boat on a Cairns to Green Island cruise.
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Whale Watching Cairns
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Food & Drink in Cairns
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Slide 1 of 1, Couple observing sharks in the underwater tunnel at Cairns Aquarium by Twilight.
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Slide 1 of 1, Breakfast with koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, guests seated with coffee.
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Slide 1 of 1, Sailboat on water at sunset with mountains in distance, Cairns, Australia.
Adventure in Cairns
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Slide 1 of 1, Person ziplining through Daintree Rainforest, surrounded by lush greenery.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tandem skydive over Airlie Beach with ocean and islands below.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tandem skydive over Cairns coastline with ocean and forest views.
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Slide 1 of 1, Person bungee jumping from rooftop with scenic city and mountain view.
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Slide 1 of 1, Bungy jump swan dive from platform at Skypark Cairns, surrounded by lush forest.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitor bungy jumping with water touch at Skypark Cairns.
Aerial Tours in Cairns
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Slide 1 of 1, Aerial view of Green Island surrounded by coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hot air balloon over lush landscape at sunrise in Cairns, Australia.
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Slide 1 of 1, Cruise boats on clear waters near Green Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
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Slide 1 of 1, Catamaran docked at Green Island, surrounded by coral reef and turquoise waters.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tourists observing marine life through a glass-bottom boat on a Cairns to Green Island cruise.
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Slide 1 of 1, Fitzroy Island ferry docked at lush green island, Cairns day trip.
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Must do things in Cairns
1Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.
2Fitzroy Island Cruises
Embark on a journey to Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Explore coral beaches, snorkel in clear waters, and hike trails. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
3Green Island Cruises
Sail from Cairns to Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into our catamaran cruises or semi-submarine tour. Experience the reef's beauty.
4Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
A heritage railway that dates back to the late 1800s, riding this historic train is like stepping back in time, providing a unique opportunity to experience the charm of a bygone era. Passing through the Barron Gorge National Park, discover breathtaking tropical landscapes while you learn about the traditions and customs of the local Aboriginal people.What our guests say
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Gan S
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easy to get ticket on app -- Cairns Aquarium is quite an interesting place to know more about marine life in Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea
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Lisa W
AustraliaGroup
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Victor was knowledgeable, pleasant and very organised. He was courteous and thorough. A great asset to this business. The day was relaxed, unrushed and extremely enjoyable. I recommend the day trip to all ages.
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
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Simon S
AustraliaGroup
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Friendly crew, comfortable boat, great facilities made for a fabulous day out. Highly recommended for half day or full day
Cairns to Green Island Full Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
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Ruth T
AustraliaGroup
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This was the highlight of our trip loved the Skyrail although the train wasn't going the views were amazing everyone was helpful and friendly. Would recommend and definitely do again
From Cairns: Scenic Train & Skyrail Self-Guided Kuranda Tour
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Dinah W
United KingdomCouple
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We had an absolutely amazing day, the Scenic Kuranda Rail was fabulous Diamond Class is well worth it, I was a bit worried about return trip on Skyrail Cable Car but it was unbelievable, what a fabulous way to see the rain forest, my hisband & I had a fabulous day. Xx
From Cairns: Scenic Train with Gold Class & Skyrail Kuranda Tour with Transfers
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Adam H
AustraliaFamily
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It was a magical day with my family, even our 4yo snorkeled with us. We were very lucky with the weather, saw sea turtles, lots of fish and even reef shark. Corals are amazing!
Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades
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Eric M
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The tomb of the pharos was a fantastic experience for both myself and my father we would do it again in a heart beat. Eric
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