Best day trips from Cairns

Day trips out of Cairns that backpackers rate, ranked by rating, reviews and price on Viator. Small group tours get a nudge up.

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Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
4.8(528 reviews)4 hoursFree cancellation
We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of this incredible wonder, making you feel like you're...
From A$179See on Viator
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Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
4.8(2,036 reviews)9 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and dive experience, visiting...
From A$223See on Viator
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Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour
4.9(240 reviews)6.5 hoursFree cancellation
Learn about the history of Cairns’ visiting the city, port, beaches and famous landmarks on a small-group afternoon tour. Experience sights not seen on other tours with a local guide.
From A$120See on Viator
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Cape Tribulation Day Tour
4.7(406 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and fauna, wide rivers and sandy...
From A$199See on Viator
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
4.4(246 reviews)7 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Option to upgrade to the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.
From A$161See on Viator
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Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour
4.7(768 reviews)11 hoursFree cancellation
Discover the natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided adventure through the Atherton Tablelands. Explore ancient rainforest, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the...
From A$170See on Viator
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
4.6(2,064 reviews)10 to 12 hoursFree cancellation
Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree...
From A$239See on Viator
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Skip the Line Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
4.5(612 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
Experience the ultimate Kuranda visit with a skip-the-line ticket for the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda Skyrail, plus Gold Class service on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Be amazed at the views...
From A$230See on Viator
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Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour
4.9(682 reviews)9 hoursFree cancellation
With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the only sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns...
From A$289See on Viator
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Green Island Full Day Trip from Cairns with City Transfers
4.5(23 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
Cruise to Green Island from Cairns and find a tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll spend either four or five hours at Green Island, with plenty of time to snorkel or scuba dive...
From A$157See on Viator