Things To See and Do in Cairns, Queensland

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

The world’s most beautiful rainforest experience, the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on an unforgettable journey over and through Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests. Spanning 7.5 km in the Barron Gorge National Park, the Skyrail provides spectacular views of the rainforest, tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea and lush Cairns Highlands. A must-do experience whether you’re on vacation in Cairns or Port Douglas.

 

Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises

Discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef aboard Great Adventures’ modern high speed catamarans. With a choice of day trips to beautiful Green Island and to the spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef, Great Adventures departs from Cairns daily.

Cairns Scenic Flights

See the Great Barrier Reef from above in a high-winged aircraft. GSL Aviation are your best value scenic flight operator in the Cairns and Whitsunday region.

Great Barrier Reef Cruises

There are hundreds of cruising options available, including visits to some of the best dive sites in the world, snorkelling adventures and glass bottomed boats.

Some on Cairns popular cruise provider include Great Adventures Cruises, Sunlover Reef Cruises, Ocean Freedom and Coral Expeditions cruises,  and many, many more!

For assistance with booking your Great Barrier Reef cruise speak with your hotel concierge upon arrival.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is Australia’s most accessible venue to experience authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture dating back over 40,000 years.

At the Aboriginal Cultural Village, try Aboriginal hunting methods with a spear and boomerang, discover the ancient medicinal and food uses of bush plants, participate in an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony (known as corroboree) and learn about the didgeridoo.

This is a unique experiences not to be missed!