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Cairns Day Tours – Adventures in Paradise
Welcome to CairnsDayTour.com.au, your gateway to unforgettable adventures in paradise! Nestled in the heart of Tropical North Queensland, Cairns is the perfect starting point for exploring the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, ancient rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, nature lover, or simply looking to unwind in a tropical paradise, we have the perfect day tour.
Explore the Best of Cairns & Beyond
Snorkel & Dive the Great Barrier Reef – Discover an underwater wonderland filled with vibrant coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles on a full-day reef tour or scenic cruise.
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation: Step into the world’s oldest rainforest, where lush jungle meets the reef, and experience guided walks, river cruises, and wildlife encounters.
Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail – Take the ultimate rainforest journey, travelling over waterfalls and through the treetops to explore the charming village of Kuranda.
Atherton Tablelands and Waterfall Tours – Chase stunning waterfalls, swim in crystal-clear crater lakes, and spot unique wildlife in this lush highland region.
Wildlife and Adventure Experiences – Get up close with crocodiles, koalas, cassowaries, and other incredible Australian wildlife at some of Cairns’ best wildlife parks.
Fitzroy and Green Island Getaways – Escape to a tropical island paradise, where you can snorkel, paddleboard, relax on white sandy beaches, and explore the reef.
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✅ Something for Everyone – From family-friendly tours to adrenaline-fueled activities, we’ve got experiences for every type of traveller.
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From the vibrant reefs of the Great Barrier Reef to the towering trees of the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns is an adventure lover’s dream. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in this tropical paradise.
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Cairns Day Tours
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
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
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Sunlover Reef Cruises
The Moore Reef pontoon is the perfect destination to experience all the outer Reef offers Visitors of all ages and abilities can view and interact
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Cairns Skydiving
Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure
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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
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Best of Cairns Luxury Getaway (3 Day)
Indulge in our luxury tours with Top Deck Club on the Great Barrier Reef, Skyrail, Kuranda Train Gold Class and Extended Hot Air Ballooning.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Discover the magic of the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, one of Kuranda's most enchanting wildlife attractions. Wander through a lush tropical rainforest aviary surrounded by hundreds...
Mamu Tropical Skywalk
Walk among the treetops at Mamu Tropical Skywalk near Innisfail. Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery, elevated walkways and panoramic views from the 37-metre observation tower. Book...
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – Self Drive
Specifically engineered for breathtaking views, there's no better way to see the Kuranda Rainforest!
Kuranda Scenic Railway Experience
🚂 Experience the Kuranda Scenic Train, winding through rainforests, tunnels, and waterfalls, to the charming village of Kuranda.
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Paronella Park
The Spanish Castle in the Rainforest Spread over 5 Hectares Jose Paronella began construction of his labour of love in the early 1930s
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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.
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Rainforestation Nature Park
Visit Rainforestation Kuranda and see Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala and Wildlife Park and World War 2 amphibious Army Duck rainforest tour!
Australian Armour and Artillery Museum Afternoon Tour
Discover Cairns' Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with luxury coach transfers. Immerse in military history with over 220 exhibits.
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Cairns to Fitzroy Island Full Day Tour | 8:00am – 5:00pm Ferry ⛴️
The Fitzroy Flyer return ferry departs Cairns at 8:00 am and Fitzroy Island at 5:00 pm, offering a full-day island experience.
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Green Island Ferry
Green Island Reef Cruise options for both full or half day spend a lovely day options for snorkeling relaxing on the beach walking and more
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half Day
Experience the famous Crocodile Attack Show where you see the notorious head shake and death roll of these huge prehistoric animals
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Green Island Eco Adventure
Enjoy beautiful Green Island with the Green Island half-day to full-day tour. Laze on the beach, snorkel, dive or wander the rainforest boardwalks.
Half Day Rafting Barron River
A fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It’s fun, exciting and exhilarating, suitable for all the family.
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Cairns Calm Water Fishing
Only the best equipment is supplied to ensure the best Cairns fishing trips.
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Indigenous Cultural Beach Walk and Talk Experience
Take a cultural experience with indigenous Kuku Yalanji, the traditional custodians, from traditional spear fishing to observing native food plants and cultural medicines.
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Barramundi Fishing Cairns Inlet
Cairns Fishing Tours the open waters, creeks and deep channels of the Cairns Estuary System are a paradise for anglers and fishermen alike.
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Whale Watching Cruise
Enjoy 90 minutes of whale watching plus 2.5 hours on Fitzroy Island with Cairns' only dedicated whale watching tour operator.
Half Day Forest Waterfalls 4WD Adventure
Hop on board this 4WD journey through pristine and tropical Rainforest and explore the hidden wonders that surround Cairns.
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Green Island and Cairns Aquarium
Green Island and Cairns Aquarium; turn two of Cairns favourite attractions into one fantastic package. Ideal for young families.
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Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Self Drive Half Day Tour
Enjoy birdseye views of breathtaking rainforests and waterfalls. Discover an eclectic mix of village markets, bushtucker and international cuisines, wildlife and local Aboriginal culture.
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Frankland Islands Express Tour
Experience a half‑day reef adventure with a river cruise, 2.5 hours on Normanby Island, snorkelling, guided activities, and optional buffet lunch.
Tully Rafting Cairns
Take on Tully River Rafting, a full-day white water adventure through World Heritage rainforest. Paddle Grade 3–4 rapids with expert guides, enjoy incredible gorge scenery,...
Tablelands, Waterfalls and Paronella Park
Visit the magnificent World Heritage wet tropics rainforest of Wooroonooran National Park, through Atherton Tablelands swimming in majestic waterfalls before visiting Paronella Park
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Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights
Our scenic reef flight is the perfect way to see Australia's Great Barrier Reef from a different perspective, see islands, reefs and sand cays
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Package, (KDB)
The Kuranda scenic railway is a spectacular journey with stunning views of our heritage listed rainforest
Chillagoe Caves Australian Outback Tour
Travel through historic towns and visit a coffee plantation before you reach the towering limestone karsts around Chillagoe Township Visit the remains of the oncemighty
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Cape Tribulation and Indigenous Experience
Join this Cape Tribulation Tour and see the stunning Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest and join a "Welcome to Country" and smoke ceremony
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Green Island Cairns and White water Rafting
Combine a day with hours of relaxing on Green Island in the morning and an afternoon full of adventure while going white water rafting.
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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
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Horse Riding and Kuranda tour from Cairns
Experience a 60-minute horseback adventure at KUR-Cow Farm, explore Kuranda, and enjoy transfers from Cairns.
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Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
The Frankland Islands group is made up of continental islands surrounded by fringing reefs The group is located km offshore from the mouth of the
Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge
Explore the exceptional biodiversity and ancient history of the UNESCO listed Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks.
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Divers Den Day Trip from Cairns
Join this Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour and visit 2 stunning reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef! Suitable for snorkelling and diving.
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Evolution Reef Cruise
Evolution Reef Cruise your gateway to one of the worlds most extraordinary natural wonders—this Great Barrier Reef tour departs from Cairns.
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Ocean Spirit Cruises
Relax and enjoy a day of sailing and snorkelling the world famous Great Barrier Reef
Silverswift Cairns
Be amazed at the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef when you visit three uniquely different sites to dive or snorkel with Silverswift Cairns.
Great Adventures
Visit Norman Reef onboard Great Adventures. Your trip includes 3 hours on our Outer Reef Activity platform and snorkeling equipment
Kuranda and Green Island Discovery
A relaxed scenic twoday getaway that blends the magic of Kuranda’s rainforest with the beauty of Green Island Includes Skyrail Scenic Railway and a full
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Grand Kuranda
Discover the ultimate Grand Kuranda tour from Cairns! Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway past spectacular waterfalls, glide above the World Heritage rainforest aboard Skyrail...
Kuranda Rainforest and Dinner Cruise
Explore the rainforest during the day and relax and enjoy the evening cruising Trinity Inlet
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Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef 1 Day Package
See the best of the Great Barrier Reef by visiting Fitzroy Island and the Moore Reef Pontoon - all in 1 Day!
Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Day Adventure
Visit white sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforest and the incredible outer Great Barrier Reef in this one day tour.
Cairns Helicopter Tours
Our Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour offers a choice of 30 minutes, 45 minute and 60-minute scenic flights.
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Hot Air Ballooning and Green Island
Go on a amazing hot air ballooning flight in the morning over the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and then relax on Green Island
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Hot Air Ballooning Cairns and Skyrail
Hot Air Ballooning Cairns and Skyrail Package Take to the skies and take in the awesome views
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Cairns Helicopter Tour 60-minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight
The view from the helicopter is spectacular there is simply no other way to appreciate the sheer expanse of the Great Barrier Reef
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Great Barrier Reef Helicopter tour – Cay Experience
Experience the breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef before landing on a secluded sandy cay. This Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Getaway is truly unforgettable!
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Top Deck Club Family Reef Experience
Luxury Great Barrier Reef tours depart daily from Cairns comes with a valet who will organise the whole day for you Includes two outer barrier
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Cairns to Cape York Scenic Flight – Full Day Tour
Take a scenic flight to Cape York the Northern Tip of Australia, the scenery is outstanding as you fly over the Great Barrier Reef
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Tropical Bliss 3 Day Getaway
Our 3 day tour will take you on an exciting journey visiting North Queensland's best, the Daintree Rainforest, The Atherton Tablelands and the Great Barrier...
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Lizard Island day tour
Access this beautiful island via scenic flight and enjoy a full six hours to explore this pristine national park without any crowds.
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4WD
Babinda Boulders
Beach
Bus
Butterfly Sanctuary
Cave
Curtain Fig Tree
Daintree River Cruise
Day Tours
Dinner Cruise
Food
Glass Bottom Boat
Granite Gorge
Helicopter
Helmet Diving
Hiking
horse riding
Hot Air Balloon
Introductory Scuba Dive
Jet Boat
Kayak
Lake Barrine: Serenity in the Atherton Tablelands
Lakes
Marine Biologist
MIllaa Millaa Falls
Mossman Gorge
Outer Barrier Reef
PADI
Paronella Park
Petting Zoo
Plane
Rainforestation
Reef Pontoon
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Semi-submarine
Skydiving
Skyrail
Skywalk
Snorkelling
stand up paddleboard
swimming
The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
Train
Underwater Observatory
Waterfalls
Water Slide
white water rafting
Wildlife
wine tasting
zoo