The 6 Day Trips from Cairns That Earn the Road Time

1.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164Our pick

Travel from Cairns in a small, air-conditioned coach for a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony at Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, lunch, Cape Tribulation Beach, a guided rainforest walk, and optional local-fruit ice cream. Guides such as Patrick, Noel, and Michael bring the long day to life.

“If booking this trip in rainy season be aware that you might not be able to do all of the activities you have paid for in the trip disappointed that we did not get to mossman gorge and the ceremony. due to weather but also itinerary was changRead more”

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2.Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,668 reviews · 8 hours · from $67Best value

Take a 45-minute ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then choose your pace for up to seven hours. Walk five national park trails, swim, snorkel, or book a glass-bottom boat ride. Add snorkel gear or a picnic lunch if you want an easier day.

“It was a wonderful experience travelling on Fitzroy Island with my parents! All of us enjoyed the Great Barrier Reef, which looked fabulous and indeed is a natural masterpiece!”

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3.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

Spend up to five hours at two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns aboard AquaQuest. Divers Den supplies equipment, suits, lunch, guided snorkeling, and hot showers. English-speaking guides such as Vanessa and Mazie help nervous beginners with introductory scuba sessions.

“Vanessa and Mazie were amazing!!! I did an introductory dive, one with each of them, and Vanessa was super patient with us and it was awesome! The second dive with Mazie was just fabulous because we had more time to explore and really take in the reef! Lunch was delicious and the cruise manager was just as sweet as pie!! Truly an amazing Christmas I will never forget!”

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4.Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,075 reviews · from $150

Travel from Cairns or the northern beaches to Kuranda by historic railway and return above the rainforest on Skyrail. Add Rainforestation, butterflies, birds, or koalas for an extra fee. Hotel pickup is included, but the day is mostly self-guided.

“Awesome waterfall and rainforest on the cable. Loved village market railway down with beautiful scene!”

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5.Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $92

Take an air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns to Green Island, 27 kilometers offshore. Choose snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat, then add lunch, a semi-submarine ride, scuba, or Seawalker. You get beach time, rainforest paths, and reef viewing in an easy eight-hour outing.

“It was very professional tour. The boat has 3 floors and there were many crew members present who were very helpful. The ride was smooth. We took the glass bottom boat option which was great. It was really easy to board as that boat came to the main boat for us. We could easily see a lot of coral, clams and fish. Green island itself was very fun. Beach had chairs and umbrella to rent. Also a trail through the forest. And plenty of eating options on the little island.”

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6.Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $121Top rated

Spend 12 hours with Uncle Brian’s Tours exploring Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, and Lake Eacham. Expect rainforest walks, several swim stops, hot lunch, snacks, music, and guides such as Conrad, Sam, or Troy, depending on the day.

“BEST TOUR FOR YOUNG FAMILIES! This is an idea tour for families with kids aged 5-10 and above. My 7 yo had the best time. It’s Cairns hidden little secret. Not only do you get tonnes of snacks which we know kiddos love but there are lots oRead more”

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