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Hartleys Crocodile Adventures 🐊

Hartleys Crocodile Adventure is located just minutes north of Cairns or minutes south of Port Douglas Located on a hectare World Heritage location at Wangetti

$25

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Fitzroy Island Essential 🏝️

Explore Fitzroy Island with a day trip including a glass-bottom boat tour or snorkel gear. Customise your tropical adventure!

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Green Island Discovery Tour

Green Island Discovery tour A wonderful day of sightseeing with transfers, snorkelling equipment, a glass-bottom boat excursion, and up to 7 hours on the island

from $150

Rainforest and Waterfall Tour

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

$159

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Ocean Safari – Half Day Morning Great Barrier Tour from Cape Tribulation

Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach

$207

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Cape Tribulation Tour

Join this Cape Tribulation Tour and see the stunning Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest and join a "Welcome to Country" and smoke ceremony

$229

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Daintree Rainforest 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

$259

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Reef Experience Great Barrier Reef tour

Reef Experience offers the best value Great Barrier Reef tours in Cairns, including snorkelling and a free scuba dive.

$260

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Ocean Spirit

Sail the Coral Sea with Cairns Sailing to Michaelmas Cay. Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef.

$276

Silverswift Cairns

Take the plunge today! Enjoy our access stunning remote reef locations for you to dive and snorkel this Natural Wonder of the World.

$296

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

$299

Daintree Dreaming

A journey in heritage, ancient culture and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji people.

$399

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Top Deck Club Reef Day Cruise

Experience our Top Deck Club Great Barrier Reef Experience includes your own valet for the day, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and 2 spectacular reef locations

$410

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Great Barrier Reef Family Tour

A Great Barrier Reef family day tour with Cairns ONLY ALL inclusive reef package - packed with family friendly activities!

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Lizard Island

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

$1,050 Reserve

5-Day PADI diving course Great Barrier Reef

Learn to scuba dive in five days on the Great Barrier Reef. Join a liveaboard and gain your PADI open water certification.

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Kuranda Koala Gardens

Kuranda Koala Gardens is home to many of Australia’s iconic animals including wallabies, wombats, snakes and lizards, gliders and Australia’s freshwater crocodiles.

$12

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Birdworld Kuranda

Birdworld Kuranda is home to one of Australia's greatest collections of free-flying birds, so prepare to be surrounded by vibrant colour when you visit.

$12

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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Visit the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere! Wander through beautiful Rainforest Gardens. Get up close to different species of tropical butterflies.

$25

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Kuranda Riverboat Tour

Discover the ancient rainforest on a relaxing 45-minute Barron River cruise in Kuranda, with breathtaking wildlife and history.

$15

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Mamu Tropical Skywalk Queensland

Not only beautiful but sustainable too! You will explore the rainforest from the floor to the canopy and experience breathtaking views from this canopy boardwalk

$32

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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – Self Drive

Specifically engineered for breathtaking views, there's no better way to see the Kuranda Rainforest!

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Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat

Explore the natural beauty of Australia at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Immerse yourself in openair exhibits meet iconic wildlife and enjoy unforgettable interactive experiences.

$49

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Port Douglas River Cruise

Lady Douglas River Cruise departs multiple times daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina.

$37.50

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Paronella Park Cairns

The Spanish Castle in the Rainforest Spread over 5 Hectares Jose Paronella began construction of his labour of love in the early 1930s

$59

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Cairns Aquarium

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

$35

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Rainforestation Kuranda

Visit Rainforestation Kuranda and see Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala and Wildlife Park and World War 2 amphibious Army Duck rainforest tour!

$68

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Sunset Cruise Port Douglas

Relax on a Sunset Cruise on the Shaolin Junk boat. Take in the breathtaking views of the mountain ranges and the Port Douglas Coastline

$25

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Cairns River Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute Sunset Inlet Cruise in Cairns, featuring stunning views, complimentary drinks, light snacks, and an intimate setting.

$79

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Cairns Night Tour – Let’s Go Buggin – Guided Nature and Photography Walk

Join this 2 Hour Guided Night Walk of the Cairns Botanical Gardens and take some impressive Macro Shots

$80

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Cairns Tour – Let’s Go Buggin – Morning Guided Nature & Photography Walk

Join this 2 Hour Guided Nature Walk and take some impressive Macro Shots

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Sunset Sail Port Douglas

Relax and unwind on this Sunset sailing trip to the Outer Barrier Reef from Port Douglas with Sailaway Port Douglas.

$94

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Cairns, located in tropical North Queensland, is a top tourist destination in Australia. It's renowned for its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and outdoor adventures....

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