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#1Green Island Reef Cruise

Cruise to Green Island, the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a lush rainforest. Spend the day exploring this protected Marine National Park—imme...

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$42
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Green Island Reef Cruise

#2Small Group Premium Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

Indulge in an unforgettable full-day premium small group tour of the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Soak up the breathtaking scenery and immerse y...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

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$155
per adult
Small Group Premium Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Tour

#3Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Tour

Spend a day exploring the scenic, natural areas around the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Visit a mangrove forest, attempt to spot the elusive sou...

recommend88% of travelers recommend

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$139
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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Tour

#4Small-Group Sailing Adventure to Green Island & Reef Snorkel

Get up-close to the Great Barrier Reef’s vibrant, biodiverse undersea universe during this excursion to idyllic Green Island. Sail aboard a classic schooner ...

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$96
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Small-Group Sailing Adventure to Green Island & Reef Snorkel

#5Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

Spend a day soaking up the sun and sand on Fitzroy Island, an unspoiled outpost on the Great Barrier Reef covered in lush rainforest and surrounded by clear ...

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$57
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Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day

#6Ellis Beach Day Trip from Cairns

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ellis Beach, Queensland AustraliaGet a taste of the tropics on this half day or full-day trip t...

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$25
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Ellis Beach Day Trip from Cairns

#7Half-Day Green Island Reef Cruise

See the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a cruise to Green Island, a coral cay that hosts a lush rainforest. Spend the a half-day exploring the underse...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

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$42
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Half-Day Green Island Reef Cruise

#8Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Admission

The award-winning Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is one of the best places in Australia to get up-close to crocodiles and other local wildlife. Explore the t...

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$28
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Admission

#9Great Adventures Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure

One of the 7 natural wonders of the world—the Great Barrier Reef definitely demands a deeper day-long immersion (or submersion). This exciting full day tour ...

recommend80% of travelers recommend

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$113
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Great Adventures Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure

#10Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Choo-choo through one of the world’s most scenic train routes during this incredible full-day adventure across Aussie landscapes. Admire the sights from the ...

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$76
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

Things To Do in Cairns Beaches

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Activities and Tours

Cairns Beaches is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cairns Beaches to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Cairns Beaches Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Cairns Beaches attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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