Top things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You …More

See crocodiles up close at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon and witness crocodiles being fed by experience Park staff. You...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$85
Cairns Tableland experience, Paronella Park and Herberton Village

Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to …More

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Embark on a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring Queensland’s historic gems and unique wildlife encounters. Start your day at 8 a.m. with a journey to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$198
Kuranda Village, Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail (KDB)

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Army Duck Rainforest Tour with an experienced tour guide. You'll...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs …More

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Discover Fitzroy Island’s beauty on a half-day trip! Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on Nudey Beach, and soak in tropical views. Book your adventure now! Departs...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles …More

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Cairns or Palm Cove. See crocodiles...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$115
Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and …More

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$94
Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland

Escape into the wild beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day exploration from Cairns. Start your journey with a scenic walk around Lake Barrine, …More

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Escape into the wild beauty of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day exploration from Cairns. Start your journey with a scenic walk around Lake Barrine,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$221
2 Day Daintree Rainforest and Outback Tour

Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest …More

Discover two incredible Australian landscapes from Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas. Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the rainforest...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$296
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest …More

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$813
Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit …More

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,285
2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail Tour

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time …More

Save with this 2-day Package! Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise and then enjoy a full day travelling to Kuranda by Skyrail, free time...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$264
Fitzroy Island Day Trip 11am to 5pm Ferry INC Snorkel Equipment

Explore Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and Nudey Beach on a 6-hour day trip! Snorkel gear included—discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes. Departs Fitzroy Island's …More

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Explore Fitzroy Island’s coral reefs and Nudey Beach on a 6-hour day trip! Snorkel gear included—discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes. Departs Fitzroy Island's...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-RFS CLASSIC GOLD PLUS 0930

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you …More

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$551
Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down …More

Embark on an unforgettable 11-hour private day tour showcasing the very best of North Queensland. Discover lush tropical rainforests, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, slide down...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,840
Sightseeing Kuranda Self-Driving Tour

A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in …More

A great Kuranda option if you have your own car. Park your car at Skyrail Smithfield Terminal and meet at the covered bus stop in...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Cairns: Paronella Park Night Tour, Small Group

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and …More

Some destinations are beautiful. Paronella Park is unforgettable, and how you experience it makes all the difference. Join a small-group afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Waterfall 2-Day Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton …More

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Far North Queensland with this 2-day Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour Package. Day 1, explore the breathtaking Atherton...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$251
Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour

Discover Kuranda's legendary railway and World Heritage rainforest on a small-group tour of up to 10 guests, with multilingual guides (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). Ride the …More

Discover Kuranda's legendary railway and World Heritage rainforest on a small-group tour of up to 10 guests, with multilingual guides (English, Mandarin, Cantonese). Ride the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$208
Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the …More

On your very own private tour, travel through Pioneering Australian History with the award winning Herberton Historical Village. Visit Kuranda lookout, Barron Falls and the...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$972
Kuranda Day Tour, TKS-3 Wildlife Gold 930

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you …More

Small tour operator - that means you get the best service/attention. SE Asian language abilities and understanding customers culture and background. Packaged tour means you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$345
Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself …More

Explore the natural of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour from Cairns. Start your day with a visit to the botanical gardens, immersing yourself...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$117
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