Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North

The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours. Moore Reef pontoon + Fitzroy Island stop over in a day! Moore Reef has all of our standard inclusions including snorkelling, glass bottom boat & semi tour, waterslide & more. The added stop at Fitzroy Island has plenty of time to relax & unwind including a premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant overlooking welcome bay, or explore the island & beaches on the varying self-guided national park walking trails. *Enquire abut the optional on island activities such as guided kayak tour or visit to the turtle rehabilitation centre.

Take a full day tour, and explore the very best of North Queensland. From lush tropical rain-forests and cascading waterfalls, to natural rock-slides come visit this beautiful part of Tropical North Queensland. Filled with fun, full of laughter and music with just the right amount of interesting local commentary. Your guide is the most knowledgeable and passionate in the region. We'll provide you with morning tea and lunch is included along with loads of information and to keep you entertained on the bus. This is a group tour with a maximum of 27 people per bus.

Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel, tour the reef on a glass-bottom boat or view coral from a semi-submersible submarine.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Enjoy a guided rainforest walk through Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical lunch set amongst the rainforest, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a refreshing fruit ice cream before returning home.

Sail from Cairns aboard a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque sand cay on Great Barrier Reef. Encircled by fringing reef of beautiful coral gardens with colourful fish, curious Green Sea Turtles and Blue-Spotted rays, it is also an important protected bird sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Witness the reef's coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or snorkel from the cay to witness the beauty of the coral gardens. Morning tea, Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch (including prawns), Afternoon Tea as well as complimentary bubbles and cheese/biscuits are served on board to satisfy your hunger while you explore Michaelmas Cay for 4 hours.

Float through a combination of calm waters and rapids on a rainforest river during this 4.5-hour tubing tour including pickup from Cairns. You'll have about two hours of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube. Soak up the scenery while cooling off from the Queensland heat in the water.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.

The only Outback Full-Day Tour! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other gems of the Australian Outback on this full-day tour. With a naturalist guide, you'll travel by 4WD vehicle through the McAllister Ranges, the Great Dividing Range and the Australian Outback while listening to informative commentary about the region’s wildlife, history and Aboriginal culture. Take a guided tour through the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park with a local ranger, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, see historic mining towns, and enjoy morning tea at the local Skybury Coffee Plantation and lunch at a classic Chillagoe Pub during this small-group tour limited to 19 passengers.

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage-listed rainforest. Experience the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, lunch, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, or a refreshing soft drink upon arrival. Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour evening cruise on tranquil waters, taking in the breath-taking scenery as day turns to dusk. Indulge in a delectable buffet dinner served onboard, featuring a variety of mouth-watering dishes to satisfy every palate. Relax in comfort aboard our luxurious air-conditioned vessel, complete with spacious outdoor decks that offer expansive views of the surrounding tropical beauty.

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and sting rays. Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

A boutique, personal experience in groups of maximum 12 guests, where the crew gives you the attention and time you need to have a great time. Coral Sea Dreaming is a unique 2 days / 1 night live aboard experience with access to over 25 moorings spread over the best reefs Cairns has to offer, for fantastic diving and snorkelling. Coral Sea Dreaming is an experience of a lifetime and we would love for you to come share your Coral Sea Dreams with us!!

This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute product, but extend the flight path out to the east, passing Green Island and tracking to the outer edge of Arlington Reef – one of the largest reefs in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We traverse the very edge of the reef pushing toward the edge of the Australian continental shelf where the water clarity is unsurpassed, and the ocean floor drops away to over 1,000 feet. The additional time allows us to push further north past sandy Vlasoff Cay and on to the outer reaches of the Reef to immerse yourself in the colours and textures of the reef and clear blue waters. The massive North Queensland skies provide unforgettable backdrops for the keen photographer to capture once in a lifetime images. Our local pilot/guides provide commentary and insights into the reef and its abundance of marine inhabitants.

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to upgrade to the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise! On board our dedicated island-bound boat, the Fitzroy Island Sundancer Departs Cairns at 8:45am, Returns to Cairns at approximately 4.55pm (*Seasonal or operational time changes may apply). Book a transfer only, or opt for a package building your day by selecting from options of a premium buffet lunch at Zephyrs restaurant overlooking welcome bay, snorkelling equipment hire and / or glass bottom boat tour! Fitzroy Island is a favourite trip for Cairns' locals with 99% of its landscape covered in lush tropical rainforest as well as granite outcrops, open woodlands, mangroves and coral beaches. Enquire about further upgrading your day with optional activities such as snorkel safari, kayak tour, visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation centre or guided nature walks.

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural wonder in different ways. Reef Magic's location is selected for its water clarity, coral quality, and diversity of marine life, which you can see while snorkeling or taking a tour by glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible vessel. Learn about the wildlife from on-board marine biologists, and choose to participate in more activities, if you wish, like scuba diving or a helicopter ride (additional expense). All ages and swimming abilities are welcome. Buffet lunch is included as well as morning and afternoon tea.

Your day will start with pick up from Your hotel and ride a short distance (20 min) to Smithfield Skyrail station. Experience the Skyrail to Kuranda and our guide will meet you again in Kuranda, and show you around the village, you can enjoy your free time in Kuranda markets, butterfly scenery, and wildlife zoo. OR you can pay extra for the RFS Army duck tour as well. In the afternoon, taking the oldest railway travel back from Kuranda to Cairns. Our guide will prepare the admission for you and the information you need for the ride. Last, we will pick you up from the Cairns railway station and drop you back at your hotel.

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 can also get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, crocodiles, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Spend a day at Hartley's and enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day.

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises are the only commercial operator allowed to land on stunning Normanby Island, offering ample space and time for relaxation and exploration. Customize your day trip with a variety of optional activities on our all-inclusive tour. The islands are also home to several endangered species like the green turtle, hawksbill turtle, spectacled flying-fox, and beach stone-curlews. Explore the vibrant underwater world with 200 coral species around Normanby and Mabel islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's total of 600 species. On Frankland Islands, stars aren't just in the sky—they're beneath your feet! Baclogypsina sphirulata, known as Sand Stars found on Normanby Island, are typically rare and found on beaches across the Indo-Pacific. They're often considered unique to Okinawa, Japan, but it's our hidden delight that you can also discover them in a secluded spot on Normanby Island.

Avoid the crowds and experience The Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised service. Join us, and our fun loving crew, for an amazing day on the Great Barrier Reef. Our destination, Upolu Reef, is a very beautiful location situated on the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef, and is teeming with a large variety of interesting marine life and a beautiful array of corals. In the sheltered lagoon you will see a multitude of; giant clams, turtles, sea stars and reef fish. This offers a perfect snorkelling or diving experience in warm clear protected waters. A complementary snorkel guide is available, which offers a fun and informative addition to the day’s exploration.

QuickCoast travels to one of the most pristine reefs on The Great Barrier Reef. We snorkel two parts (east & west) in separate snorkel sessions. See vibrant corals and clams with a possibilities of a vast variety of marine life including turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and a vast variety of fishes including clown fish. After two sessions we visit Dunk Island on our return from the reef for an hour and taken ashore by our skipper for a quick history of the island and shown different types of beach walks available. QuickCoast is a large two deck catamaran that restricts passenger numbers to the reef at 30 passengers - so plenty of space for everyone.

This small-group tours includes transfers from your hotel to th amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. There you will glide over the world's oldest rainforest as you ascend to the maginficent Red Peak boardwalk and its attractions. From there journey to the spectacular Barron Gorge and falls as you make your way to the charming rainforest village of Kuranda. Once there choose from a vast array of activities including local markets, arts and crafts, enjoy an encounter with animals or butterflies (fees apply) and enjoy a relaxing lunch (own expense) before joining the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on a spectacular journey through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges enjoying magnificent views as you make your way to Freshwater Station to be met and transferred to your hotel, arriving about 4pm.

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. You have the choice of pick-up from Cairns, the Northern beaches or Palm Cove hotels.

Dive into an adventure where flexibility meets the beauty of nature. Our tour stands out by adapting to weather and group preferences, ensuring a personalized experience. Discover the Atherton Tablelands' stunning waterfalls like Millaa Millaa and Josephine, swim in Lake Eacham's clear waters, and marvel at the ancient Cathedral Fig Tree. With surprise stops and a commitment to eco-friendly practices, our expert guides make each moment special. Enjoy inclusive snacks and lunch, capturing unforgettable memories in Queensland's natural paradise. Join us for a day of exploration, laughter, and connection with nature.