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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

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4.4 / 5
(167) • 8K+ booked
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R$ 483.35
Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Day Tour from Cairns
Spring deal
Tours • From Cairns

Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Day Tour from Cairns

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English guided
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4.7 / 5
(67) • 1K+ booked
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R$ 727.69
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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.6 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
R$ 1,099.89
Cairns Night Stargazing Tour (with Photography Lesson)
Tours • From Cairns

Cairns Night Stargazing Tour (with Photography Lesson)

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4.8 / 5
(38) • 400+ booked
R$ 452.89
Hot Air Balloon Experience in Cairns and Port Douglas
Tours • From Cairns

Hot Air Balloon Experience in Cairns and Port Douglas

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English guided
5-7 hrs
4.8 / 5
(48) • 1K+ booked
R$ 1,883.89
Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail Guided Day Tour with Transfers
Tours • From Cairns

Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail Guided Day Tour with Transfers

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(27) • 700+ booked
R$ 825.85
Daintree Rainforest Full-Day Nature Tour with River Cruise
Tours • From Cairns

Daintree Rainforest Full-Day Nature Tour with River Cruise

Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
R$ 1,023.75
Rainforestation Nature Park Day Trip from Cairns
Tours • From Cairns

Rainforestation Nature Park Day Trip from Cairns

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English guided
4.2 / 5
(46) • 1K+ booked
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R$ 445.29
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Grand Kuranda Full Day Tour from Cairns
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Tours • From Cairns

Grand Kuranda Full Day Tour from Cairns

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.6 / 5
(125) • 2K+ booked
R$ 1,252.10
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Helicopter Flight
Tours • Cairns

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Helicopter Flight

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(12) • 500+ booked
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R$ 1,929.55
Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cairns
Tours • Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cairns

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.6 / 5
(9) • 400+ booked
R$ 1,765.89
Pure Snorkelling Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour
Tours • Cairns

Pure Snorkelling Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(14) • 300+ booked
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R$ 795.40
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(27) • 500+ booked
R$ 909.59
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Full or Half Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Full or Half Day Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
3.7 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
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R$ 494.75
Waterfalls Day Tour-Millaa Millaa Falls&Josephine Falls from Cairns
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Tours • From Cairns

Waterfalls Day Tour-Millaa Millaa Falls&Josephine Falls from Cairns

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(36) • 900+ booked
R$ 503.50
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Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns or Port Douglas
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Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns or Port Douglas

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English guided
Morning departure
4.7 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
R$ 1,853.45
Rainforest and Nocturnal Wildlife Guided Day Tour from Cairns
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Rainforest and Nocturnal Wildlife Guided Day Tour from Cairns

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English guided
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4.6 / 5
(8) • 300+ booked
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R$ 837.29
Cairns: Paronella Park Night Tour, Small Group
Tours • From Cairns

Cairns: Paronella Park Night Tour, Small Group

Private tour
Small group
English guided
R$ 989.50
Barron River and Kuranda Half Day Riverboat Tour
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Barron River and Kuranda Half Day Riverboat Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
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R$ 114.19
Atherton Tablelands Wildlife Spotting & Kangaroo Karting Full Day Tour
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Atherton Tablelands Wildlife Spotting & Kangaroo Karting Full Day Tour

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R$ 913.39
Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park Full-Day Bus Tour from Cairns
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Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park Full-Day Bus Tour from Cairns

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English guided
Free cancellation
R$ 833.49
City and Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cairns
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City and Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
5.0 / 5
(2)
R$ 647.39
Kuranda Range and Barron Gorge National Park Half-Day 4WD Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Kuranda Range and Barron Gorge National Park Half-Day 4WD Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.5 / 5
(2)
R$ 666.05
Great Barrier Reef Adventure Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Adventure Day Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
R$ 825.85

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket
Parks & gardens • Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(186) • 9K+ booked
R$ 220.75
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.7 / 5
(254) • 7K+ booked
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R$ 970.49
Cairns Aquarium Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Cairns

Cairns Aquarium Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(177) • 10K+ booked
R$ 232.15
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
Observation decks • Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets

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4.6 / 5
(123) • 4K+ booked
R$ 422.45
Great Barrier Reef Half Day and Full Day Tours
Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Half Day and Full Day Tours

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4.5 / 5
(185) • 5K+ booked
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R$ 686.29
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.6 / 5
(192) • 4K+ booked
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R$ 1,598.45
Barron River Rafting - Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Spring deal
Water activities • From Cairns

Barron River Rafting - Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(40) • 1K+ booked
R$ 346.35
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Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef
Cruises • From Cairns

Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
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R$ 1,168.39
Half-Day River Tubing Experience from Cairns
Spring deal
Water activities • Cairns

Half-Day River Tubing Experience from Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(58) • 2K+ booked
R$ 263.75
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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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4.3 / 5
(31) • 1K+ booked
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R$ 433.85
Cairns Skydive Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • Cairns

Cairns Skydive Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.8 / 5
(147) • 2K+ booked
R$ 1,351.05
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(15) • 400+ booked
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R$ 871.55
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Reviews of Cairns Tours

Klook会員
2026-09-18 22:59:08
Fantastic 5.0
Since I was a bit nervous about swimming, I opted for the glass-bottom boat and snorkeling package! The glass-bottom boat was amazing; just looking down, I could see beautiful fish and sea turtles, which was truly breathtaking. For snorkeling, I paid an additional AUD 12 to rent a life vest! Just a short distance away, there were schools of colorful fish, and swimming among them myself was a completely different experience. (The fish themselves were actually clearer to see from the glass-bottom boat!) Coin lockers, the souvenir shop, and restaurants all accepted credit card payments!
Joy ****
2026-10-03 12:51:30
Fantastic 5.0
We saw so much in one day!Admittedly, it can feel a little rushed at times but that's the only way to fit everything in. Sheryl was an amazing tour guide! Her passion for her work, her love for the rainforest, and her respect for the Indigenous people and culture was evident in the way she spoke and interacted with everyone. I did not have high expectation fo the included lunch but it was quite delicious! I also overheard someone else say the same. 10/10
Noorlisawati ***********
2026-06-30 12:29:28
Fantastic 5.0
We joined the stargazing tour and really enjoyed it. Stargazing depends a lot on luck and weather, so we were very grateful that the conditions were good on the night we went. The experience felt really special because it was so dark at the location that we could only see the silhouettes of the trees, with the distant brightness coming from Cairns city. Lying on a picnic mat under the open sky and looking up at what felt like countless stars was such a peaceful and unforgettable moment. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable, which made the tour even better. He shared useful tips on how to take photos of the stars, lent us his binoculars, and pointed out different stars and constellations, especially Scorpio. He also showed us the Milky Way, which was amazing to see. It was a very meaningful experience and something different from the usual sightseeing activities in Cairns. I recommend it if you enjoy nature, quiet moments, and learning more about the night sky.
Mark **************
2026-07-07 15:02:03
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour was delayed by an hour because of bad weather (quite unseasonal, considering winter is supposed to be the "dry season"), but honestly they made the right call! We had a brief window of okay weather and good visibility over the reefs. The pilot Jesse was very nice and cheerful; he made me sit beside him seeing that I was travelling solo, and honestly it made the experience so much better! Also, that was one of the smoothest landings I've ever experienced for an aircraft; I didn't even notice we were already on wheels on the runway. Highly recommend this tour! But allow some flexibility in your schedule as it is a very weather-dependent activity: keep an eye on the forecast 2-3 days before locking in a date.
Klook User
2026-10-08 08:01:25
Fantastic 5.0
Had a wonderful day with Carsten! The trip was very well organized, and what made it even more enjoyable was our guide and driver, who was incredibly fun, friendly, and entertaining. There was never a dull moment throughout the journey. Thank you, Carsten, for such a memorable and enjoyable experience!
Klook User
2026-06-22 06:08:15
Fantastic 5.0
Kuranda is a small town. Not as vibrant because not all shops open. Time is quite tight. Nice wildlife park. The 2 kangaroos are very docile and open for closeup photos. There are 2 staffs that came out to share about their animals (Jack and the blue tongue lizard). Boomerang throw is great fun. Highlight is the DUKW tour as the guide/driver shares their wealth of knowledge of the plants in the rainforest. Thumbs up! Great for whole family
Mridul ******
2026-06-01 22:28:30
Fantastic 5.0
We had an absolutely fantastic hot air ballooning experience. The entire crew—Bob, Brownie, and Gavin—were incredibly helpful, friendly, and funny, making the whole trip enjoyable from start to finish. Their professionalism and sense of humor helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. The flight itself was exceptionally smooth, and the views were breathtaking. Watching the sunrise from above was truly unforgettable and worth every minute of the early start. Even those who are nervous about heights or flying will likely feel at ease, as the ride is gentle and surprisingly calm. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. A big thank you to Bob, Brownie, and Gavin for making it such a memorable adventure. Highly recommended!
Klook User
2026-10-10 05:20:48
Fantastic 5.0
What an absolutely incredible experience! Yesterday, I had the opportunity to enjoy a 30-minute scenic helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef with Zoom Helicopters, and it was truly breathtaking! Seeing the stunning turquoise waters, beautiful coral reefs, and spectacular views from above was simply magical. Every moment of the flight was exciting, and the scenery was beyond words. It was definitely one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The whole experience was fun, thrilling, and absolutely worth it. Those 30 minutes flew by so quickly, and I wished the ride could have lasted longer! Highly recommend Zoom Helicopters to anyone visiting the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you shouldn’t miss! Thank you, Zoom Helicopters, for such an amazing adventure! 🚁💙🌴
Klook会員
2026-09-30 10:36:49
Fantastic 5.0
It was a well-scheduled and efficient tour. The shuttle bus driver was extremely kind and patiently accommodated our poor English. We also added the koala-holding experience as an option. Although round-trip transportation was included, we took the train back on the return trip. It was a thoroughly satisfying day.

Cairns at a glance

How much do Cairns Tours cost?

Typical prices to help you budget

Typical range Typical price
Tours
RM341 RM612 RM397
RM0 RM200 RM400 RM600

Tours typically cost around MYR 397, with most listings falling between roughly MYR 341 at the entry-level and around MYR 612 at the upper end — a moderately wide spread that signals plenty of choice at both ends. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

When is the busiest time for things to do in Cairns?

Based on when travelers book attractions & activities

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
Quietest 86
Jan
94
Feb
92
Mar
105
Apr
120
May
148
Jun
166
Jul
Busiest 176
Aug
136
Sep
122
Oct
123
Nov
88
Dec

Bookings peak in August at roughly 76% above a typical month, while January is about 14% quieter than usual; that seasonal swing means availability tightens in August and is generally easier in January. Based on Klook historical booking data.

More about Cairns Tours

How to choose Tours in Cairns

Tours generally suit travellers who want guided exploration, local insight and hassle-free logistics, and they work well for families and first-time visitors who prefer organised experiences. Budget-wise, Klook listings show entry-level options at MYR 341, a typical choice at MYR 397, and upper-end offerings around MYR 612 — there is real choice at both ends of the price spectrum.

The typical price is the median paid on Klook for this category and the usual range covers the middle half of its bookings; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

When to go for fewer crowds

Klook booking data shows August is the busiest month (Peak demand), which means fuller tours and earlier sell-outs, while January is the quietest (Very quiet), offering emptier departures and a calmer atmosphere. June and July also see noticeably higher demand, so expect busier itineraries then. If avoiding crowds is your priority, consider travelling in January when demand tapers off and tours feel more relaxed.

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