Title: Things to Do in Tropical North Waterfront in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tropical North Waterfront](https://expedia.com/Tropical-North-Waterfront-Hotels.d553248635975861038.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Tropical North Waterfront](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tropical-North-Waterfront.d553248635975861038.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tropical North Waterfront Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tropical-North-Waterfront.d553248635975861038.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Tropical North Waterfront ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tropical North Waterfront Types of activities [Tropical North Waterfront Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Tropical-North-Waterfront.dx553248635975861038) ![The lagoon in Cairns in awesome!! Free to swim, lounge, nice view of the ocean... cute shops around... o and free wifi! Great way to spend a relaxing day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/44c7b67c-5e8e-4d6b-873d-7e7060d58f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Book a harbour view apartment with Cairns Luxury Apartments and you'll be able to see your reef boat from your bedroom! You can't get more centrally located than this. www.cairnsluxuryapartments.com.au](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/87167178-da29-4cd1-9c54-b63c3389844d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beaches around Cairns might not be the best, but a short boat ride out to sea and you could be relaxing in the crystal clear waters of Michaelmas Cay. Bliss! #waterlust #colorful www.cheskiesgaplife.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/1a4d9574-c1a4-4bf1-af52-5dfe11ce5c2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Want to spot a turtle? A trip to Green Island will pretty much guarantee you a sighting! Just don't expect the best coral for snorkelling, but that's a trade off if you can bag a selfie like this... #waterlust www.cheskiesgaplife.com #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55316/93b8dee7-c6b8-42d3-a4bb-9a5427886bc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Not got a waterproof camera to record your reef memories with? Do NOT buy a disposable one, it's expensive and your photos will not come out well. Instead pay $49 and hire a Canon G16 from Wetrez. You'll be able to take hundreds of high quality shots and at the end of the day get to keep the 4gb memory card containing your pictures. Way better! #waterlust www.cheskiesgaplife.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/ef0da775-0312-48ec-b287-a8fea3e26537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise 6h 30m 9.4/10 47 verified reviews Free cancellation available $146 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/quicksilver-great-barrier-reef-agincourt-reef-cruise.a809210.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $176 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $185 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $201 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-skyrail-including-gold-class-tickets.a4231150.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $178 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-cruise.a807392.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-kuranda-skyrail-rail-tour.a343308.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $201 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kuranda-rainforestation-nature-park-culture-wildlife-tour-r1.a233771.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $115 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $220 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/reef-magic-outer-great-barrier-reef-experience.a184860.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $166 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforestation-nature-park-kuranda-scenic-railway-tour-r1bt.a233797.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $167 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chillagoe-caves-and-outback-day-trip-from-cairns.a2138634.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $181 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5201659.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ![Cairns Sunset Cruise with Indigenous Culture and Canapes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50125385/841c7d60-9d3d-462a-81ca-13faffd68113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns Sunset Cruise with Indigenous Culture and Canapes 2h Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-sunset-cruise-with-indigenous-culture-and-canapes.a50125385.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 23 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $460 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5203764.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tully-river-rafting-guided-rafting-trip-with-dinner.a44642997.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $181 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a5201659.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $190 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-mossman-gorge-cape-tribulation-day-trip.a46486803.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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+ 9.8/10 379 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $181 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atherton-tablelands-lakes-waterfalls-rainforest-day-tour.a46742678.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-pub-club-tour.a2208786.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-sunset-river-cruise-with-snack-and-drinks.a47986412.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ![Cairns: Night at the Aquarium Guided Tour & 2 Course Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47998452/13a558c6-e3dc-4a9d-a9c9-314b61e1b092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Night at the Aquarium Guided Tour & 2 Course Dinner 2h 9.6/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-night-at-the-aquarium-guided-tour-2-course-dinner.a47998452.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $276 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-helicopter-package.a428695.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $343 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $346 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $628 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-reef-rainforest-scenic-helicopter-flight.a258976.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $244 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-cairns-tandem-skydive-experience-over-mission-beach.a50460805.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $387 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-classic-hot-air-balloon-ochre.a50810569.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $366 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outer-reef-odyssey-40-minute-reef-scenic-flight.a5140269.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $387 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-classic-hot-air-balloon-lemoncello.a50687123.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $401 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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ![Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45915036/d1313f07-aa56-4bc2-a38c-43be1375b92a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reef and Rainforest 60 minute Scenic Flight 1h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $520 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-reef-and-rainforest-60-minute-scenic-flight.a45915036.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&filter.categories=Attractions) ![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=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-cairns-museum-single-admission-ticket.a727927.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hartleys-crocodile-adventures-half-day-tour.a190087.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&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 $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a45983307.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ![Night at the Aquarium Tour & 2 Course Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408367/759a9bf0-fdae-4b24-8101-64e6b49351d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night at the Aquarium Tour & 2 Course Dinner 1h 30m Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/night-at-the-aquarium-tour-2-course-dinner.a1408367.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ![Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46941177/f3faa9ff-78a3-4a25-99d5-fe9dc38ecdcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with Transfers - Half Day PM 4h Free cancellation available $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/australian-armour-artillery-museum-with-transfers-half-day-pm.a46941177.activity-details?&rid=553248635975861038&location=Tropical+North+Waterfront&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Tropical North Waterfront | Number of things to do | 179 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-cairns-museum-single-admission-ticket.a727927.activity-details): $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise](/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details)[Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details)[Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details)[Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details)[Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise](/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-half-day-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest](/things-to-do/army-duck-tour-of-the-rainforest.a261247.activity-details)[Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/cairns-koalas-and-creatures-entry-ticket.a48808872.activity-details)[Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-cairns-museum-single-admission-ticket.a727927.activity-details)[Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission](/things-to-do/australian-butterfly-sanctuary-admission.a260651.activity-details) | | With kids | [Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise](/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details)[Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details)[Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details)[Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details)[Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise](/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-half-day-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tropical North Waterfront --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Tropical North Waterfront? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tropical North Waterfront ![Cairns Esplanade which includes a pool, swimming and a luxury hotel or resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127785/4d6928c8-cfa7-41e9-ba62-fe6f27b138d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Esplanade 4.5/5(253 reviews) Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Esplanade-Cairns-North.d6127785.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palm Cove Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061139/574cc203-78ff-4692-8a72-d7f7b2caeb98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palm Cove Beach 4.5/5(142 reviews) Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure. [](https://expedia.com/Palm-Cove-Beach-Palm-Cove.d6061139.Vacation-Attraction) ![One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635404168639/326c5b35-009e-425f-a91d-03f0ccba2866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Central Shopping Centre 4/5(172 reviews) During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Central-Shopping-Centre-Cairns.d6127783.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Marlin Marina which includes sailing, mountains and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340801489/f40dd38e-4c9a-458d-b599-d7304acca1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Marlin Marina 4.5/5(109 reviews) Enjoy views of the harbour and and unwind with al-fresco dining, entertainment and shopping beside the bay. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Marlin-Marina-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248634340801489.Vacation-Attraction) ![Esplanade Lagoon featuring a coastal town and a hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160844/23460ff6-d7ca-4925-8661-1a4a85bf78bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esplanade Lagoon 4.5/5(104 reviews) Relax after a day of sightseeing or cool down from the summer heat in this fresh-water lagoon, one of Cairns’ best city attractions. [](https://expedia.com/Esplanade-Lagoon-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6160844.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061117/6e2bca82-0c8b-4512-bd5f-afa4b0717cff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Convention Centre 4.5/5(21 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the beautiful coral reefs in this walkable area, or enjoy its local tours. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Convention-Centre-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d6061117.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526972740/9e3dc67c-4565-4bdb-9ce2-6cb07e1be7af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairns Night Markets 4/5(148 reviews) After a long day enjoying the beaches, reef and rainforest in and around Cairns, have a nap and then spend a relaxing evening shopping and dining. [](https://expedia.com/Cairns-Night-Markets-Cairns-Central-Business-District.d553248621526972740.Vacation-Attraction) ![Clifton Beach which includes a park and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220518/980b947a-cdba-4c5e-8cd6-24259f20c541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Beach 4.5/5(37 reviews) This quiet beach north of Cairns offers long stretches of white sand and clear water. [](https://expedia.com/Clifton-Beach-Clifton-Beach.d6220518.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway showing forests and rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/3cd756f6-6a27-46bd-9003-987a2c5fb5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station 4.5/5(206 reviews) Soar above the treetops of the rain forest, gorges and mountains of North Queensland in a glass-enclosed cable car. [](https://expedia.com/Skyrail-Rainforest-Cableway-Station-Smithfield.d6061143.Vacation-Attraction) --- 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 Tropical North Waterfront ![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 ![Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which includes rainforest and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061143/ea5b8af8-662c-4964-a3f5-1a4f38339618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cairns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical North Waterfront worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Tropical North Waterfront? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Tropical North Waterfront? ### Is three days enough to stay in Tropical North Waterfront? ### Is Tropical North Waterfront a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Tropical North Waterfront with kids? > - [Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details) > - [Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details) > - [Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkeling-tour.a426730.activity-details) > - [Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details) > - [Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-half-day-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.activity-details) ### What to do in Tropical North Waterfront for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tropical North Waterfront? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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