Title: Things to Do in Cairns in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Cairns ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cairns Types of activities [Cairns Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cairns.dx6052994) ![EMF9XA aerial view of tropical Cairns Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052994/5b8382d5-0f05-44e7-8f9d-f930bd0c7a31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flying over the reef in a helicopter will be an experience you'll never forget! #waterlust #colorful www.cheskiesgaplife.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55316/cefcaf79-2fe9-4c9a-9590-04b6f934684e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![For only $88 you can get a return ferry to Fitzroy Island along with your snorkel gear! #waterlust #colorful http://www.cheskiesgaplife.com/?s=fitzroy+island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136613/1a802efe-3815-4a48-91ee-df39cbe4102f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When in Australia, you will have to go and pay a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. Even just with snorkelling, there is a whole new magical world to explore. Like this turtle who swam with us for a good half an hour! Remember when travelling (and also at home) leave only footprints, only take photographs. #Aquatrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55316/b7c9fe50-735f-4c41-9f67-0e6157a42efd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fitzroy Island is turtle heaven! You can snorkel straight off the beach in search of squirt and I bet you meet him or one of his friends! www.cheskiesgaplife.com #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136613/fbbc20c1-7790-40c3-92a1-5603bb35a84e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cairns Attractions Not sure what to do in Cairns? There's no need to worry. We've got some fabulous recommendations for you. Awesome food, an intriguing history and remarkable attractions — this dynamic city has it all. If you're ready to hit the streets of Cairns, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6052994&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an experienced guide show you some of the most popular sights. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {218 fun activities in Cairns [fun activities in Cairns](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6052994&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth a look. --- --- ### Most popular activities in Cairns ### Tours & day trips [See all 173 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184517/f5767318-deaf-4e2d-823e-1896914bc386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise 6h+ 8.6/10 179 verified reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/809210/bcf9d7af-3723-4dfe-a966-f01769cd106f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise 6h 30m 9.4/10 47 verified reviews Free cancellation available $149 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/c7e21924-c616-42aa-b7d3-b9a898eb0d5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise 9h 9.8/10 952 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour 9h 9.6/10 153 verified reviews Free cancellation available $188 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343308/e2f721bd-cd25-4e56-a05b-884d0b45322d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour 6h 45m 8.6/10 8 verified reviews Free cancellation available $149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343300/7040579a-2675-4c13-ad73-6c46e8bf8f48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 7 verified reviews Free cancellation available $205 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/395998/4b3c7a72-1bcf-45f0-814a-aff95c30b04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day 3h 30m+ 8.8/10 43 verified reviews Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4231150/655d9bd4-21f4-4c26-b55c-5a7743b2f710.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets 7h 45m 9.8/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-skyrail-including-gold-class-tickets.a4231150.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233781/b31957da-42da-4d05-8bb7-a4c4328a1ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT) 12h 9.2/10 25 verified reviews Free cancellation available $181 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/807392/0285d145-1551-4804-90c9-16c038556970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise 8h 30m 10/10 6 verified reviews Free cancellation available $210 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-cruise.a807392.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 41 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343308/e2f721bd-cd25-4e56-a05b-884d0b45322d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour 6h 45m 8.6/10 8 verified reviews Free cancellation available $149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343300/7040579a-2675-4c13-ad73-6c46e8bf8f48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 7 verified reviews Free cancellation available $205 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233771/707171de-bd7f-445b-a3b8-0407e28516db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park: Culture & Wildlife Tour (R1) 9h 45m 9.2/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-rainforestation-nature-park-culture-wildlife-tour-r1.a233771.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5089588/a633c890-ae4e-4781-b9dc-bf4a25948cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option 8h+ 9.6/10 114 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-port-douglas-kuranda-via-scenic-rail-or-skyrail-option.a5089588.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184860/4b36237e-5cfe-421c-93b8-24f41bce2fc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience 8h 9/10 62 verified reviews Free cancellation available $224 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/reef-magic-outer-great-barrier-reef-experience.a184860.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190067/7a5c314d-250e-45b2-ba6a-66c6668e8d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour 11h 20m 9.4/10 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available $169 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233797/305d2559-72b8-41a0-817e-39fc38c6b158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rainforestation Nature Park & Kuranda Scenic Railway Tour (R1BT) 9h 9.2/10 16 verified reviews Free cancellation available $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforestation-nature-park-kuranda-scenic-railway-tour-r1bt.a233797.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Adventure on a Budget Visit Kuranda or Palm Cove from Pt Douglas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222181/237c0c35-71bd-48a6-b12b-6cf7aa72d49d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure on a Budget Visit Kuranda or Palm Cove from Pt Douglas 8h 10/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-day-trip-from-port-douglas-upgrade-to-skyrail-scenic-train-available.a1222181.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138634/25b7afbe-30eb-491a-9fad-52246636f963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns 11h 30m 9.6/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chillagoe-caves-and-outback-day-trip-from-cairns.a2138634.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5201659/d7c554fc-5561-44dc-86cc-3f5469b424f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour 9h 9.6/10 121 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $184 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5201659.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596181/cdba5e8e-810f-4fb1-ae8a-f9af98360e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise 1h 9.8/10 76 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203764/a0f63504-800a-4dff-982e-42365f94f20f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip 2d 9.8/10 22 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $468 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5203764.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44642997/c571327f-0f4c-4991-9504-4fd2f4319d79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach 6h 30m+ 9.8/10 55 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tully-river-rafting-guided-rafting-trip-with-dinner.a44642997.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Hartley's Koala Breakfast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/951838/fa2ba063-f74c-4349-8ebf-6c108da0e55b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hartley's Koala Breakfast 1h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hartleys-crocodile-adventures-breakfast-with-the-koalas.a951838.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5201659/d7c554fc-5561-44dc-86cc-3f5469b424f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour 9h 9.6/10 121 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $184 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5201659.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Daintree Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46486803/ed3f1241-b914-4ff2-8eb1-af426df0fc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Daintree Day Tour 12h 9.4/10 171 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-mossman-gorge-cape-tribulation-day-trip.a46486803.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203062/b05faa18-c890-4c25-ad87-288f6584d349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise 9h+ 9.8/10 380 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $184 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-outer-and-coral-cay-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a5203062.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Atherton Tablelands: Lakes, Waterfalls, Rainforest Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46742678/668ee8b5-cc00-4915-a37a-b78acead7b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Atherton Tablelands: Lakes, Waterfalls, Rainforest Day Tour 10h 9.6/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atherton-tablelands-lakes-waterfalls-rainforest-day-tour.a46742678.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns Pub & Club Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2208786/26b90e53-3215-4ab0-83d6-a195c4b27ccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns Pub & Club Tour 7h 9.4/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-pub-club-tour.a2208786.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Sunset River Cruise with Snack and Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47986412/c5981896-274d-4804-bab7-013c8892084c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Sunset River Cruise with Snack and Drinks 1h 30m 9.8/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-sunset-river-cruise-with-snack-and-drinks.a47986412.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/428695/fc02908e-9704-419d-bacd-5c2dd6f4e614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package 9h 7.8/10 24 verified reviews Free cancellation available $281 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-helicopter-package.a428695.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/481277/b2d6ea13-2b87-4ced-a319-b7f99e19b6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reef Magic Experience & Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight 8h 9.6/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $350 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/reef-magic-experience-great-barrier-reef-helicopter-flight.a481277.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2208024/b5d4daf0-2653-4b87-b6dd-8b76672eaa01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon ride 6h 9.4/10 110 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $352 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hot-air-ballooning-tour-from-cairns.a2208024.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3890139/19bb57a7-dbbd-43e7-b79c-01c2c6f81b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns 6h Free cancellation available $352 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hot-air-ballooning-tour-from-northern-beaches-near-cairns.a3890139.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/258976/19e77764-5fd4-4488-81b2-a61bdfac18f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight 1h Free cancellation available $640 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-reef-rainforest-scenic-helicopter-flight.a258976.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![From Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Mission Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50460805/38ad9df1-a020-4f65-9236-b4ac48a17577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Mission Beach 1d 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $248 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cairns-tandem-skydive-experience-over-mission-beach.a50460805.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Ochre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50810569/308e300c-8c2d-426d-877f-f474af3e55ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Ochre 6h Free cancellation available $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-classic-hot-air-balloon-ochre.a50810569.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Outer Reef Odyssey - 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5140269/4a8eccd6-86e1-41b8-ab16-414da9c851bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Outer Reef Odyssey - 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight 40m 10/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $373 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outer-reef-odyssey-40-minute-reef-scenic-flight.a5140269.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon + Lemoncello](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50687123/66386f36-6869-4e81-99f2-0c39975aa533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon + Lemoncello 6h Free cancellation available $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-classic-hot-air-balloon-lemoncello.a50687123.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47035623/385b1259-f1e8-4bc1-9711-bec745223e2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reef Rainforest Fusion - 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight 1h 10m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $409 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/reef-rainforest-fusion-45-minute-reef-and-rainforest-flight.a47035623.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734154/fd653b69-21e7-46ee-adfb-ca1ba083be69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets 1h 9.2/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-and-birdworld-admission-tickets.a734154.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/749170/fc6b86a1-7d79-40aa-a27a-c5f4c8260904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP) 4h 8.4/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-rainforestation-nature-park-ticket-bnp.a749170.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/713362/39f75086-85c4-449f-a490-efff0b589a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket 1h 8.4/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens-general-entry-ticket.a713362.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/260645/812b76df-3dbf-44c9-b2be-ee4b3911dca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hartley's Crocodile Adventures General Admission 8h 30m 9.8/10 27 verified reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hartleys-crocodile-adventures-general-admission.a260645.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48808872/85bd16dd-e3b3-44a7-801c-3069aa02ef8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket 3/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Multi-Park Package - Rainforestation Nature Park, Wildlife Habitat & more](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/473603/c6990889-a74d-4771-b3ae-d1c2bab08aa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Multi-Park Package - Rainforestation Nature Park, Wildlife Habitat & more 4d 8/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-park-package-rainforestation-nature-park-cairns-zoom-more.a473603.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727927/abf0f950-8b9c-4b10-a7bc-95f4fee77e4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket 1d 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-cairns-museum-single-admission-ticket.a727927.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190087/763f525c-20e5-4de0-9b2e-182f025b6f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour 6h 20m 9.8/10 15 verified reviews Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hartleys-crocodile-adventures-half-day-tour.a190087.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45983307/21002539-a8db-4194-8ab4-3248e9b7d914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail 9h Free cancellation available $173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a45983307.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734160/88404ac7-8d6d-4652-94b7-5ec70e20fbaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-birdworld-entry-ticket.a4734160.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ## What to do in Cairns - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cairns Heading to Cairns on a budget? The following can be seen for zip. **The Cairns Museum** \- Bring the entire family and go on a journey of discovery through history together. **Muddy's Playground** \- Let your hair down and add a bit of extra fun to your getaway here. **Cairns Marlin Marina** \- This busy spot is a popular rendezvous point for visitors and locals alike. **Esplanade Lagoon** \- Get out of life's fast lane and treat yourself to a bit of time relaxing close to the water. **Cairns Night Markets** \- Make time to take a look at this place of local importance. **St Monica's Cathedral** \- Stop for some quiet contemplation and discover a few things about this site's religious importance. **Red Arrow Walk** \- Be treated to views that'll blow you away at this natural landscape. **Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens** \- Refresh your body, mind and soul by spending a little time in nature. ### Things to Do in Cairns with Kids There are plenty of unforgettable experiences in Cairns that the whole gang will enjoy. These are some of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6052994&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [4-Park Pass Rainforestation Nature Park, Cairns ZOOM & More](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-park-pass-rainforestation-nature-park-cairns-zoom-more.a473603.activity-details) - [Full Day Reef Experience With Helicopter Scenic Flight](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-reef-experience-with-helicopter-scenic-flight.a1355699.activity-details) - [Get High Package with Snorkel](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/get-high-package-with-snorkel.a3258509.activity-details) - [2D1N Atherton Tablelands Camping](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2d1n-atherton-tablelands-camping.a2141768.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cairns? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Cairns ![Mareeba featuring a small town or village and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8811/7180cd11-07ac-4b58-9b4b-1e1a6624c83c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mareeba ![Green Island, Cairns North Queensland on sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55316/459f666f-2c24-48b7-9a7f-3a9d248aa399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Green Island ![Cairns and Northern Beaches which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55349/58058e02-adb6-4d6b-980e-eb1d2a30f642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuranda ![A 20 minute hike from the resort on Fitzroy Island, this beach is a must visit. Nudey only by name, nudity is illegal in Queensland. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136613/6e997b7e-d812-4daa-b4d9-c240856682fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fitzroy Island ![Aerial photo of tropical housing estate in mountain range](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139311/5021306a-79ac-4f92-8d09-8d66dfdf7a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Koah ![If you're looking for an inexpensive but lovely way to spend an evening then hop on a sunset cruise with Cairns Harbour Cruises. At only $44 it's worth it to see the sun setting behind the mountains. #goldenhour www.cheskiesgaplife.com/a-delightful-evening-the-cairns-sunset-cruise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/b2befd72-0565-4d83-b721-253378b1e38c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portsmith ![The road from palm Cove to Port Douglas is about as close as you can get to the ocean without driving on the sand. Enjoy the view but drive carefully as you wind through the bends in the road (also don't swim...croc are about!). This was taken in January - the tropical rains come and go every few minutes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177486/b2e6fc57-c47d-4f70-b77d-09c150e006e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wangetti ![Aerial view of North Queensland tropics](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342425/7a1e774c-ea91-4dbe-b0ea-ba58180f9bd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bramston Beach ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Cairns on a sunny day? > - [Fly and Cruise Outer Reef Experience](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fly-and-cruise-outer-reef-experience.a986321.activity-details) > - [Cruise and Fly Outer Reef Experience](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cruise-and-fly-outer-reef-experience.a984289.activity-details) > - [Full Day Reef Experience With Helicopter Scenic Flight](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-reef-experience-with-helicopter-scenic-flight.a1355699.activity-details) > - [Sand Cay Getaway.](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sand-cay-getaway.a258972.activity-details) ### What to do in Cairns on a rainy day? > - [Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/australian-butterfly-sanctuary-admission.a260651.activity-details) > - [Massage Experience at Peppers Beach Club & Spa](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/massage-experience-at-peppers-beach-club-spa.a254928.activity-details) > - [Luxury Spa Treatments at Peppers Beach Club & Spa](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-spa-treatments-at-peppers-beach-club-spa.a254938.activity-details) > - [Reflexology Foot Massage at Peppers Beach Club & Spa](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/reflexology-foot-massage-at-peppers-beach-club-spa.a254944.activity-details) ### What should I not miss in Cairns? > - Esplanade Lagoon > - Mount Whitfield Conservation Park > - Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens ### Are there cheap things to do in Cairns? > - [Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-museum-single-admission-ticket.a727927.activity-details) > - [Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/australian-butterfly-sanctuary-admission.a260651.activity-details) > - [Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-koala-gardens.a713362.activity-details) > - [Australian Butterfly Sanctuary](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/australian-butterfly-sanctuary.a711708.activity-details) ### What can you do in Cairns for free? > - Esplanade Lagoon > - Mount Whitfield Conservation Park > - Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens > - Cairns Esplanade