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🌟 Discover Cairns’ most popular day tours — from Great Barrier Reef adventures to Daintree rainforest tours and local favourites hand-picked by Cairns Discovery Tours.
Adult $269|Aust Pensioner $259
Child $209 (4-14yrs only)
not suitable for children under 4yrs
Departs Daily 7.00am
Discover the Daintree Rainforest in Comfort – Small Group Touring (Max 14 Guests)
Travel along the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef Drive to explore Mossman Gorge, enjoy a restaurant lunch at the Daintree Tea House, 1 hour cruise on the Daintree River and visit Cape Tribulation Beach—where the rainforest meets the sea. With scenic stops at Rex Lookout, Flagstaff Hill Port Douglas, and a sweet treat option at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, this full-day tour offers an immersive nature experience in air-conditioned comfort. A full day exploring our spectacular natural backyard.
Adult $269.00 | Aust Pensioner $259.00 | Child $209.00 (4-14yrs only)
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour
Adult $209 |Child 6-14yrs $159
Family 2A+2C $670
Depart Cairns Daily 12 noon – 5.00pm
Cairns newest & fastest purpose built vessel to the Outer Barrier Reef. Only 40 snorkelers per trip. Join the expert snorkel team, made up of Master Reef Guides and Marine naturalists, on a crowd-free adventure with over 2 hours of snorkelling time. Get ready to discover the Great Barrier Reef.
Adult $209.00 | Child 6-14yrs $159.00 | Family 2A+2C $670.00
The Kuranda Army Duck Tour with Train and Skyrail. You will journey through and above Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest on the new upgraded Skyrail Gondolas. Experience an amphibious WWII Army Duck Rainforest Tour at Rainforestation Nature Park. Free time in Kuranda before finishing your day with Kuranda Scenic Railway. Hotel transfers included.
Adult $240.00 | Child $128.00 4-14 yrs | Family 2A+2C $640.00
Adult $189 | Child 2-11yrs $149
Departs daily 7.30am – 5.30pm
On the Waterfalls and Wanderer tour you will travel south as you discover nature and the beauty of north Queensland’s most iconic waterfalls. This is a MUST-SEE for anyone wanting to experience pristine rainforest, cascading waterfalls, stunning panoramas of Queensland’s highest peaks and maybe a glimpse of rare and unique native wildlife. This fun tour is ideal for the young and the young at heart, looking to see the best of the Atherton Tablelands and waterfalls.
Adult $189.00 | Child 2-11yrs $149.00 | Family 2A+2C $527.00
Adult $122 |Child 4-14yrs $61
Family 2A+2C $305
Full Day 9.00am – 5.00pm
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the white sandy beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the beautiful coral reef gardens surrounding Green Island. Semi Submersible and guided snorkel tour options available.
Adult $122.00 | Child 4-14yrs $61.00 | Family 2A+2C $305.00
Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour – Save $36
Adult $166 | Child $110 (4-15yrs)
Family 2A+2C $442
Includes Return ferry, snorkel equipment, glass bottom boat tour and picnic lunch
Departs Cairns 8.45am or 10.10am daily
Return Cairns 4.30pm
Discover the tropical beauty of Fitzroy Island, just 55 minutes by ferry from Cairns, on this fantastic value Great Barrier Reef island day tour.
Adult $166.00 | Child $110.00 (4-15yrs) | Family 2A+2C $442.00
Adult $110|Child 4-15yrs $55.00
Family 2A+2C $275.00
8.30am to 2.30pm or
12.30pm to 5.30pm
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers a thrilling immersion into Australia’s iconic wildlife. Spanning over 10 hectares of natural habitat, the park is renowned for its focus on conservation and education. Visitors can embark on guided tours, encountering saltwater crocodiles, cassowaries, and an array of native species in their natural habitats. The park also features interactive experiences, including crocodile feeding shows and wildlife presentation.
Adult $110.00 | Child $55.00 4-15yrs | Family 2A+2C $275.00
Book and travel before 18th December 2026 and receive a free Introductory Dive add-on, valued at $90. It’s the perfect way to try scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef at no extra cost. Subject to availability and medical – please read Dive medical requirements.
2 Departure times, 7am or 1.15pm – Your Cairns Tubing Rainforest tour will take you along some of Cairns’ most beautiful rainforest rivers. You’ll glide over gentle white-water rapids, cool off in fresh rainforest water, and soak up the stunning natural surroundings at every turn. So much fun, especially during our summer months October- March
Adult $119.00 includes River Levy | Child $95.00 minimum 5yrs -11yrs | Family 2A+2C $353.00 2 A+2C 5-11yrs | Shoe Hire $5.00
Two separate day tours from Cairns, booked together: one day in the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, and one day on the Atherton Tablelands waterfalls circuit. You return to your Cairns accommodation each evening, and the tours can run on consecutive days or with a break in between – just let us know.
Adult $364.00 | Child $311.00 2-11yrs
Adult $275.00| Child 4-14yrs $175
Family 2A+2C $795
Departs Cairns daily 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
This Great Barrier Reef Tour is another of my favourites as a local. Why? With Passions of Paradise you will visit 2 stunning outer reef locations discovering the vibrant underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel or dive among turtles, tropical fish, and an incredible variety of corals. This is a very popular Cairns reef tour and often books out in advance!
Adult $275.00 | Child 4-14yrs $175.00 | Family 2A+2C $795.00
Departs daily 8.30am – 5.30pm
Fuel Levy $10.00 Adult $5.00 Child payable day of travel
2 iconic destinations in 1 day. Fast catamaran to Green Island for a 2-hour coral cay stopover, then out to Great Adventures’ Moore Reef platform for 3 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel gear, semi-sub, underwater observatory and buffet lunch all included.
Adult $312.00 | Child $172.00 (4-14yrs) | Family 2A+2C $805.00 | $10.00 Adult $5 Child. Fuel Levy payable at check-in on the day of travel.
2 Day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns. Visit Mossman Gorge, Welcome to Country ceremony, Daintree River Wildlife cruise, overnight in Cape Tribulation. Please note this is a limited – exclusive experience, please reach out if it shows no availability online, we can request
$331.00 Single shared bathroom | $507.00 Single with bathroom | $373.00 Twin/Double with bathroom
Adult $455| Child 4-16 yrs $310|
Family 2A+2C 4-16yrs $1380
Excellent Value SAVE $59 adult $33.00 child & $130.00 Family
This 2 day Reef and Rainforest package pairs a full day on the reef with a full day exploring the world’s oldest tropical rainforest, giving you maximum experience for your money. It’s one of the best-value Cairns tour packages available
Adult $455.00 | Child 4-16 yrs $310.00 | Family 2A+2C 4-16yrs $1380.00
Departs daily 7am – 5pm
Enjoy an all-inclusive River, Reef, and Island Cruise with the sole commercial operator permitted on the pristine uninhabited Frankland Islands. Snorkel off the Island’s National Park white sand beach, swim with sea turtles, and have a quick and convenient journey with the shortest open water crossing.
Adult $260.00 | Child $160.00 4-16yrs | Family 2A+2C $680.00
Adult $167.00 Child 4-14yrs $92.00
Family 2A+2C $499.00
Kuranda Scenic Railway journey, Army Duck rainforest ride and native wildlife encounters in one great value 9 hour Cairns day tour, with electric coach transfer included.
Adult $167.00 | Child $92.00 | Family 2A+2C $449.00 2AD+2CH
$265 Adults – Children under 15 not catered for on this tour.
Departs Wed, Thu, Fri, & Sat
Palm Cove 7.30am – Cairns 8.00am
Spend a day savouring the Atherton Tablelands, where volcanic soil, rainforest, and rolling farmland come together to produce some of the region’s fine food, wine, and spirits. Taste your way through hand crafted chocolate, gourmet cheeses, smoked meats, tropical fruit wines, and handcrafted liqueurs. A true taste of the tropics.
Adult $265.00 Children under 15 not catered for on this tour.
Departs Cairns 8.00am – 4.30pm
Kids 50% off
Adult $10 Child $5 Fuel Levy
Experience the ultimate Great Barrier Reef adventure combining 2.5 hours at Moore Reef Pontoon + 2.5 hours Fitzroy Island stop over in a day! Moore Reef Pontoon includes coral viewing with semi-submersible, glass bottom boat, underwater observatory, snorkelling & kids waterslide. Then a leisurely time at Fitzroy Island to relax & unwind including lunch.
Adult $337.00 | Child ( 4 - 16yrs ) $169.00 | Kids 50% OFF $92.50 | Family 2A+2C $859.00 | $0.00 10 Adult $5 Child Fuel Levy
Adult from $255| Child $160 4-14yrs Family 2A+2C $670
Seasonal dates and prices apply
Departs daily 9.00am – 5.00pm
Step back into the Great Barrier Reef’s Dreamtime with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they recount the Dreamtime stories of the local people and help you gain a deeper cultural understanding of the diverse ecosystems that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy up to 5 hours of fun with unlimited snorkelling with 2 Reef locations in air-conditioned lounges and a licensed bar.
Adult from $255.00 | Child $160.00 4-14yrs | Family 2A+2C $670.00 2A+2C
Discover Cooktown on this exclusive one day tour for a 4WD adventure taking in some of Australia’s most amazing scenery and natural beauty. This is Cooktown’s only one-day tour option and sells out quickly, book early to secure your spot
On your Cooktown Day Tour, you will travel in a purpose-built 4WD, air-conditioned coach, catering specifically to small groups of 16 passengers. Cross the Daintree River, traverse the 4wd Bloomfield Track and return along the Mulligan Highway, the Outback of Far North Queensland
$399 per person valid to 31st March 2027
$425 per person from 1st April 2027
Depart Cairns Mon, Wed & Friday – 6.30am
Palm Cove – Cnr Viviers Rd & Captain Cook Highway at 7.00am
Port Douglas IGA Bus Stop Captain Cook Highway at 7.45am
$399.00 From Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
Adult $109| Child $63 (4-15yrs)| Family 2A+2C $289
2 Departs daily 8.45am or 10.15am – 4.30pm
Fitzroy Island’s full-day experience includes 55 minutes ferry transfer each way. Choose from the many optional activities available. You can hire snorkel equipment, do a guided Snorkel Tour, Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. You can snorkel straight off the beach and discover amazing marine life and sea turtles. Sit back and soak up the serenity on the shores of the famous Nudey Beach (by name only) – once voted the best beach in Australia.
Adult $109.00 | Child $63.00 (4-15yrs) | Family 2A+2C $289.00
Adult $440|Child $345 4-16 years includes Fuel levy
Great Value !! Save $75
Departs daily 8.00am – 4.30pm
Experience the ultimate adventure value package on the Great Barrier Reef with views from above and below the Reef. Includes an awesome 10-minute scenic Helicopter flight to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air! Full day with two locations on the Outer Barrier Reef including snorkelling, lunch and more
Adult $440.00 | Child $345.00 4-16 years
This Kuranda Day Tour includes the Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. The award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park. Ride an amphibious WWII Army Duck through the rainforest, meet Aussie wildlife at the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal experience and Aussie BBQ lunch plus hotel transfers.
Adult $306.00 | Child 4-14yrs $162.00 | Family 2A+2C $814.50 | $67.00 Gold Class per person
Just a short drive north of Cairns, the Barron River offers the perfect introduction to white water rafting. It’s fun, exciting, and ideal for first-timers or families with children aged 12 and over. No prior experience needed — just bring your sense of adventure!
This action-packed afternoon adventure includes up to 2 hours on the water, navigating through spectacular rainforest scenery, rugged granite boulders, and exhilarating rapids.
Departs Cairns Daily 2.00pm -5.30pm
$184 per person 12yrs + with hotel transfers
$165.00 per person -Self drive to Lake Placid
Above prices include $35 River Levy
$184.00 Includes Hotel transfers + Rafting Levy | $165.00 Self drive to Lake Placid + Rafting Levy
Adult $166 +4 Fuel levy| Child $110 (4-15yrs)
Family 2A+2C $442
Includes return Ferry + fresh lunch box
Choice of Snorkel Equipment or Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Departs Cairns 8.45am or 10.10am daily
Return Cairns 4.30pm
Fitzroy Island a tropical paradise and a favourite spot for locals and tourists. Lush rainforest, stunning beaches, walking trails, coral reefs. Ideal for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Take a 45-minute journey on the Fitzroy Island Sundancer to the sandy shores of the famous Nudey Beach (by name only)- voted one of the best beaches in Australia. Snorkel straight off the beach to discover amazing marine life.
Adult $166.00 | Child $110.00 (4-15yrs) | Family 2A+2C $442.00
Adult $196 – Child $98 – Family $490
Departs Daily from Cairns 8:30am – 5:00pm
Make the most of your time in Far North Queensland with the Two Island Explorer tour, combining both Fitzroy Island and Green Island in a single unforgettable day. Departing from Cairns, this reef and island adventure lets you snorkel vibrant coral reefs, swim in crystal-clear waters, or simply relax
Adult $196.00 | Child $98.00 | Family 2A+2C $490.00
Looking for the best things to do in Cairns? We’ve hand-selected our most loved and top-rated tours so you can experience the very best of Tropical North Queensland.
Our popular Cairns Tours include unforgettable Great Barrier Reef cruises, Kuranda scenic train and Skyrail , Daintree Rainforest Tours, and Atherton Tablelands food tours.— each one chosen for its quality, local operators, and wow-factor experiences.
As a Cairns locals, we’ve personally experienced every tour we recommend, so you’ll get genuine first-hand advice on how to make the most of your time here. Whether you’re after adventure, nature, or culture, these are the tours travellers love most — and for good reason. 🌴
What’s happening in Cairns?
Planning your visit and wondering what’s happening in Cairns? Check Entertainment Cairns for the latest events, live music, and shows across the region.
Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC)
Innovative new productions and world-class touring shows. A mix of theatre, dance, comedy, opera and contemporary circus.
Tanks Arts Centre Is an iconic venue set in WWII oil tanks in the Cairns Botanical Gardens, Edge Hill with regular gigs featuring Aussie and international artists. Also hosts visual art exhibitions and community events.
Here’s why thousands of customers trustCairns Discovery Tours.
🗓️ Flexible Cancellations
Enjoy peace of mind with our flexible booking policy. Most Cairns Tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. (Helicopter tours are 48 hours) We make exploring Cairns stress free, so you can book with confidence.
💳 Book Now, Pay Later
Reserve your place on our popular Cairns day tours with Klarna’s Book Now, Pay Later option, or just give us a call or send us an email to secure your booking. We will be in touch to arrange payment 7 days before your departure. Perfect for planning your Cairns holiday without upfront costs.
🌴 Local Since 1995
For over 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
👩🏫 Expert Local Guides
We book you with trusted local operators whose guides are storytellers, historians and nature enthusiasts. They bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, so you get an unforgettable and educational experience.
