Cairns, Australia

Cairns for nature lovers

Embrace the natural beauty of Cairns. Our curated experiences invite you to explore Cairns’s landscapes, parks, and great outdoors, away from the bustle of city life.

Group of children hiking through a sunlit forest trail with butterflies.

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Waterfall at Paronella Park, Cairns, surrounded by lush greenery and viewing platform.

Paronella Parkfrom AU$255

Green Island cruise boat on clear waters near Cairns, Australia.

Green Island Cruisesfrom AU$108

Cruise ship docked at Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, with vibrant coral visible underwater.

Great Barrier Reef Cruisesfrom AU$108

Fitzroy Island ferry approaching Cairns, Australia coast.

Fitzroy Island Cruisesfrom AU$108

Kuranda Scenic Railway crossing a bridge in lush Cairns rainforest.

Kuranda Scenic Railway Ticketsfrom AU$130

Daintree National Park lush rainforest view in Cairns, Australia.

Daintree National Parkfrom AU$145

Child using microscope on Cairns school holiday tour.

School Holiday Favorites in Cairnsfrom AU$61

Couple walking on a sandy beach at Frankland Islands, with ocean and trees in the background.

Frankland Islands Toursfrom AU$260

Top experiences in Cairns

What our guests say

Samita N

Australia

Family

Aug 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Big Cat Cruises to Green Island from Cairns. The cruise was comfortable, well organised, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The glass-bottom boat tour was a highlight for our family. We loved seeing the beautiful coral, colourful fish, and marine life without needing to snorkel. Green Island itself was beautiful and perfect for a relaxing family day out. A fantastic experience and highly recommended for families visiting Cairns. Thank you Big Cat Cruises for making our day so memorable! 🐠🌴

Cairns to Green Island Half Day Cruise with Activity Upgrades

Lisa W

Australia

Group

Jun 2026

+2 more

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: Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Guided Tour with Transfers

Simon S

Australia

Group

Jun 2026

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

Matthew S

New Zealand

Couple

6 days ago

What a fabulous experience. Loved the reef, staff were very accomodating, and the tour came with a glass bottom boat, and semi-submersible experience. Food was below par though, nowhere near enough variety for a buffet and ran out quickly. Was disappointed with the food. But everything else was terrific!

[Latest Pontoon] From Cairns: Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise with Pontoon Activities & Lunch by Reef Magic

Carol W

United Kingdom

Solo

Last week

Smooth running throughout, from scenic rail trip to time in Kuranda to sky rail & transfer back to Cairns with a very helpful driver.... weather was not perfect, but didn't detract....

From Cairns/Port Douglas: Self-Drive to Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour with In-Kuranda Transfers

Nancy H

United States

Couple

3 weeks ago

We enjoyed the glass bottom boat especially the commentary of the guide, however we would have liked it to have been a bit longer. We didn't realize that the half day tour would give us such little amount of time. Most of the time was getting to the island and getting back.

Cairns to Green Island Full/Half-Day Cruise with Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Barry M

Australia

Couple

3 weeks ago

The trip there and back , the island was disappointing to me , glass bottom boat was a waste of time and money as the tide was middle going out and as the water cloudy you could not see anything, I know you can't do anything about the weather and tides but needs more thought compared to green island it was , to me anyway , disappointing.

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

Sylvia G

Australia

Group

Aug 2026

We had a wonderful day on this tour. My family and I enjoyed every moment , from the scenic train ride to the guided stops. Everything was well organized and very enjoyable. Highly recommended! Tony our guide was amazing!

From Cairns: Scenic Train and Coach Guided Tour with Transfers