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from $180.00
Located out of Cairns, Reef Magic Cruises offer a full 5 hours to dive and snorkel at Australia's Latest Outer Barrier Reef Platform 'MARINE WORLD'. Cruises suit any person, family or group looking for personalised service and the ultimate Outer...more info »
from $175.00
We will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the Freshwater Station. An amazing journey awaits you as you travel one of the worlds most scenic rail routes through hand hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges. View...more info »
from $171.00
Your day beings with a historical rail journey to Kuranda. Enjoy breathtaking views enroute, including the cane fields of Cairns to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival in Kuranda, there is limited free time before boarding Skyrail at...more info »
from $110.00
If you will have your own car whilst in Cairns or Port Douglas, then this might be the tour for you. Drive your car to the Skyrail Terminal at Caravonica Lakes, just 15 km north of Cairns, and 50km south of Port Douglas. Then, join our shuttle bus...more info »
from $165.00
Join Down Under Eco Tours for a day exploring the rainforest and amazing landscapes of the Cape Tribulation wilderness area. Your informative and knowledgeable driver/guide will collect you from your accommodation and travel one of Australia's...more info »
from $133.00
This breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic train routes will take you through hand-hewn tunnels and across bridges with amazing views. Stop at Barron Gorge to view the Falls before arriving at beautiful Kuranda Station. The...more info »
from $80.00
Take a half day tour at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures - the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland. Hartleys Creek is one of the longest established wildlife attractions in Tropical North Queensland, as well as being a working...more info »
from $133.00
Enjoy a little sleep in today before joining your luxury Value Day Tours coach for the journey to Caravonica Lakes. Here you join Skyrail and marvel at the technology that has created the World's Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience. Stop at...more info »
from $114.00
Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island by sea kayak. This fully guided tour offers a tranquil way to see the beauty of the reef and Fitzroy. After transferring to Fitzroy Island by fast catamaran, have a safety briefing before taking...more info »
from $170.00
As the sun rises our pilots gently lift off and quietly glide the balloons over the panorama of the Cairns Highlands (also known as the Atherton Tablelands). Afterwards you are returned to Cairns or Kuranda with plenty of time to enjoy other...more info »
from $108.00
Cairns is lucky enough to have the Barron River located just 20 minutes away, with our half day white water raft adventure leaving you plenty of time to enjoy other activities on the same day. The rapids on the Barron River are of grade 2-3...more info »
from $155.00
Begin your day with collection from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Mission Beach accommodation and travel south to the spectacular surroundings that await you. The Tully River is situated in stunning World Heritage Listed rainforest and offers...more info »
from $185.00
Xtreme Rafting operates on the Tully River, specifically designed for those seeking small and intimate group sizes. Travelling with our senior guides, negotiate your way down the river with a small flotilla of rafts with time to experience body...more info »
from $88.00
Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns, Australia by fast catamaran and yet it is one of the most unspoilt islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 "Continental" or "High" islands on the Great...more info »
from $98.00
Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns, Australia by fast catamaran and yet it is one of the most unspoilt islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 "Continental" or "High" islands on the Great...more info »
from $205.00
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to...more info »
from $150.00
Imagine sailing aboard Wavedancer to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm thatched umbrella, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens alive with brilliantly coloured fishes... Low Isles Set like a...more info »
from $
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to...more info »


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