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Welcome to things to do in Cairns

Cairns is the vibrant heart of the Tropical North Queensland region. It’s a multi-faceted, stylish town that is the gateway to the incredible biodiversity of the oldest tropical rainforest on earth and the dive and discovery wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

There are many unique experiences to be tried in the town and its rich hinterland areas along the coastal strip. Things To Do in Cairns, around Cairns and from Cairns are unlimited.

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The Best Things to do in Cairns

Choose from our hand picked activities and tours. Australia boasts some of the best natural wonders in the World our events highlight the best things to see and do in Australia.

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Adrenalin tours Australia
When it comes to adrenalin tours nowhere in the World can you have more fun than in Australia?

After all, there are so many main attractions the Great Barrier Reef, AJ Hackett Bungy, White Water Rafting, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, surfing, Bridge Climb Australia's Harbour Bridge to name a few.

When looking for tours that get your blood pumping, you will find the best of them on one of our Hot Getaway websites.

Book your Australian Adrenaline tour with us today.

Adrenaline

Australia's top attractions include the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, Great Ocean Road, Ningaloo Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Whitsunday Islands, Margaret River, Broome.
Discover some of Australia's hidden treasures Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, explore some of the 600 plus Chillagoe Caves, take a dip in a crystal clear freshwater lake on Fraser Island join us for a Hot Getaway and see Australia's best attractions.

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Fishing Tours Australia

Fishing

Food and Wine

Our mission to find the most exciting new food and wine experiences.

Cairns Food and Wine tours include delicious fresh tropical produce.

From Weekend markets, to tasting journeys on a bicycle experience a taste of the tropics.

Food and Wine

The Great Barrier Reef is the number one must see attraction in Australia, The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing & 1 of the seven natural wonders of the World book today

Great Barrier Reef

Half Day tours Australia has so many great half day tour options take a scenic flight, enjoy high tea, take a scenic train ride or a half day harbour cruise one thing is for sure you will enjoy every minute of your time in Australia.

Half Day tours

Indigenous Culture tours

Experience culture up close, Learn about the native Aboriginal history and culture.

Australia boasts the oldest aboriginal art in the World

Learn to throw a boomerang, learn about bush tucker.

Indigenous Tours learn about the history and cultural of Australia

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resort scuba dive no experience necessary

Resort Dive

Scenic Flights Australia

Take a scenic flight over some of Australia's best icons.

From a spectacular flight over Sydney Harbour to the Great Barrier Reef.

Our Scenic flights will give you the best view of Australia's best icons.

Scenic Flight

Scuba Diving in Australia See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best scuba diving instruction on the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef, Whitsunday Islands, SS Yongala, Coral Sea and more

Scuba Diving

Sight Seeing tours Australia

Australia’s spectacular destinations

Our handpicked tours cover the best of Australia, some well-known locations and some that you may have never heard of.

Outstanding destinations on excellent tours

Sight Seeing

Skydiving .. its an extreme adventure

Skydive Australia's best destinations and capture the amazing views and the thrill of the free fall from 10,000 feet.

Book a tandem skydive today

Skydiving

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The Skyrail experience gives you a birds-eye view of the canopy of the Wet Tropics of North Queensland's World Heritage Area.

The Cairns Skyrail experience is a 7.5-kilometre scenic cable that operates above the Barron Gorge National Park.

Skyrail is a popular attraction and can be experienced as a half day option or a together with other Cairns Tours as a package.

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Explore Australia's best marine parks on our snorkelling tours.

Choose a snorkelling tour with a company that really cares that you have an amazing experience.

See fantastic marine life book today

Snorkelling

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Unique Stays

Australia has incredible tours that include staying overnight for one or several nights

Unique stays in the best marine parks, camping in pristine locations and more.

Unique stays that get you up close and personal with magnificent wildlife.

Unique stays to remote locations usually are more relaxed and immerse you into the areas they visit.

See the best in Australia.

Unique Stays

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Water tours there are so many great activities to do in Australia
snorkelling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, canoeing, kayaking, parasailing, rapid boarding, surfing, kite surfing and more

Water Activities

Cairns is the water sports capital of Australia.

With perfect tropical weather take your pick of our best water sports.

Join us for a whole lot of fun in Tropical North Queensland.

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Best Things to do in Cairns

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

See crocodiles, kangaroos, snakes and other wildlife at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

$41

Great Barrier Reef Budget Cruise

Great Barrier Reef Budget Cruise

Cairns favourite budget tour to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Best crew, unlimited snorkelling, BBQ lunch, 2 locations and boomnetting

$115

Rainforest and Waterfall Tour

Rainforest and Waterfall Tour

You are invited on "Gus the Wonder Bus" for an unforgettable day tour through Queensland's spectacular Atherton Tablelands region.

$129

Daintree Rainforest on a Budget

Daintree Rainforest on a Budget

Fun Day to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation including Wildlife Habitat, Daintree River Cruise, Alexandra Lookout and Dubuji Boardwalk

$175

Great Barrier Reef Tour, Reef Experience

Great Barrier Reef Tour, Reef Experience

Cairns best All Inclusive Tour Spectacular outer Barrier Reef locations Includes FREE scuba dive for certified divers and beginners, snorkelling, breakfast & BBQ Lunch

$205

Cape Tribulation 4wd Tour

Cape Tribulation 4wd Tour

Discover the Daintree Rainforest on our Cape Tribulation Premium day Tour visit Daintree Rainforest Cape Tribulation and the Bloomfield Track

$205

Sail and Snorkel Michaelmas Cay

Sail and Snorkel Michaelmas Cay

Relax and enjoy a day of sailing and snorkelling the world famous Great Barrier Reef

$219

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Explore the oldest living tropical rainforest in the world Daintree Rainforest, spot a crocodile on our Daintree River Cruise, enjoy our guided rainforest walk

$229

Great Barrier Reef Pontoon Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Pontoon Cairns

Visit Norman Reef onboard Great Adventures. Your trip includes 3 hours on our Outer Reef Activity platform and snorkeling equipment

$250

Lizard Island

Lizard Island

Access this beautiful island via scenic flight and enjoy a full six hours to explore this pristine national park without any crowds.

$790

Cairns Bumper Tube Ride

Cairns Bumper Tube Ride

This is a ton of fun and can be as tame or outrageous as you like! The best way to cruise around Trinity Inlet.

from $20

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Visit the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere!

$20

Cairns Wildlife Dome

Cairns Wildlife Dome

Cairns City Zoo at the top of the Reef Casino. You can get your photo taken with a koala. Meet some of our Aussie animals!

$25

Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium

Discover over 16,000 creatures from the reef and rainforest by immersing yourself in the 5 unique habitats which are on display.

$42

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome

Cairns Zoom is an awesome adventure ropes course that is great for the whole family don't miss the chance to zoom over the crocodile pit

from $45

Fitzroy Island Full Day Trip

Fitzroy Island Full Day Trip

Fitzroy Island full day Cruise take our fast catamaran to beautiful Fitzroy Island hike to the lighthouse swim at the beach relax and unwind

$80

Cairns Sight Seeing

Cairns Sight Seeing

The ultimate “City Sights” tour of Cairns and its spectacular tropical environs Offering so much more than the usual City tours this truly rewarding afternoon.

$87

Cairns Parasailing

Cairns Parasailing

Get a birdseye view of Cairns as you sail over the inlet on our Cairns Parasailing with wonderful views of the city and Green Island

from $90

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Great Barrier Reef DEAL – Liveaboard

Great Barrier Reef DEAL – Liveaboard

DISCOUNT LIVEABOARD Stay on the Great Barrier Reef snorkeling deal, 2 days 1 night 'Great Barrier Reef Deal'

$450

Stateroom Liveaboard

Stateroom Liveaboard

Cairns' #1 rated liveaboard, unbeatable on service & value. Visit the best Outer Reefs scuba diving or snorkeling

from $470

Top Deck Club Liveaboard

Top Deck Club Liveaboard

Experience the best with a luxurious liveaboard cruise and fantastic service on the Great Barrier Reef. Make your holiday the best it can be

from $815

Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Rainforest

Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Rainforest

Liveaboard and Daintree rainforest package. See 2 World Heritage sites, so snorkeling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef and explore the amazing Daintree.

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Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Kuranda

Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Kuranda

Reef Liveaboard and Kuranda village package. See the Great Barrier Reef, go snorkeling or diving and experience an awesome day trip to Kuranda village.

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Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort

Green Island Resort Stay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef enjoy a tropical island paradise, relax on the beach, be pampered in the island spa

from $720

North Queensland Getaway

North Queensland Getaway

Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, Daintree rainforest, Outback and Chillagoe Caves package. Explore limestone caves, discover the oldest tropical rainforest and stay on the Reef.

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Action Getaway

Action Getaway

Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, rafting on the mighty Tully river and an overnight stay in the beautiful Cape Tribulation. See the best the tropical north...

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Top Deck Liveaboard and Rainforest

Top Deck Liveaboard and Rainforest

Experience two World Heritage Sites with this Top Deck Liveaboard and Rainforest package. See the Great Barrier Reef in style, on the luxurious Top Deck...

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Luxury Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Kuranda

Luxury Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard & Kuranda

Luxury liveaboard on the Reef and a day trip to Kuranda by train and return with Skyrail.

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Reef and Island Getaway

Reef and Island Getaway

Imagine sleeping on Australia's Great Barrier Reef! This awesome package includes Australia's best Great Barrier Reef liveaboard and one night on tropical Green Island.

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