Places to See in Cairns

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Great Barrier Reef: Earth’s premier natural wonder and ultimate tourist destination. With over 2 million annual visitors, the Great Barrier Reef has earned its place as a World Heritage listed icon and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, situated off the Queensland coast.

Explore things to Do in Cairns - the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. See the best Cairns Reef tours to the Great Barrier Reef and popular things to do in Cairns including Cairns day tours to Kuranda, Daintree Rainforests, Cooktown and Cape York. Cairns offers so many amazing thing to do and experience.

Port Douglas, a luxury tropical holiday destination that is highly favoured by well-heeled world travellers and families alike. The seaside village of Port Douglas offers world standard accommodation, multi-award winning tours and an abundance of amazing things to see and do in the surrounding rainforests, mountains and of course the famous Great Barrier Reef.

Fitzroy Island: A tropical paradise just 45 mins ferry ride from Cairns, fun for all ages. Swim, hike, wine & dine, snorkel, visit Turtle Rehab, glass-bottom boat tours, all budget-friendly. Fitzroy Island Half day tours 3.5 hours, full day tours 5 hours. Cairns most fun island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Green Island is just a 45 minute boat ride from Cairns and is a great introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. See all the things to do and things to see on Green Island. Snorkel tours, dive tours, helicopter scenic flights and Seawalker. See our famous family package deals with one child travelling free.

Kuranda Village a place to enjoy markets, wildlife parks and rainforest. Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail and Kuranda Train or coach. The Tour Specialists have partnered with the best tour operators in Cairns providing guests with the right options and best prices to suit your holiday budget. Instant book, skip the queue tickets, pre-allocated Kuranda train carriages, express check in Skyrail.

Daintree Rainforest Tours to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature in the world.

Set against a backdrop of lush greenery, gigantic granite boulders and a stream feeding the popular swimming hole, Mossman Gorge is the southernmost part of the Daintree Rainforest. Explore the area via one of the easily-accessible walking tracks or experience local Indigenous culture on a guided rainforest tour.

Lizard Island is known as the hideaway island in the northern section of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Visitors come to Lizard Island on scenic flights from Cairns and Cooktown to snorkel in the Blue Lagoon. Superyachts anchor off the island for some of the best diving and snorkelling with giant Potato cod fish at the Cod Hole.

Cooktown is a place of cultural history and cultural heritage. From Cairns visitors can book a day tour or overnight extended tours to visit this pretty Far North Queensland town.

Cape Tribulation is one of Sir David Attenborough's most favourite locations on the planet. Sir David say's the unique bio diversity here is not seen anywhere else in the world. This is the oldest living rainforest on the planet.

The Atherton Tablelands are a combination of lush tropical rainforests, volcanic craters, sweeping Savannah lands and vast outback desert. A great place for a day tour to visit old volcanoes, see rare wildlife.

Cape York is full of culture, history and wonderful wildlife. A place of mystery and wonder. Enjoy a scenic flight from Cairns to Cape York, a 4WD safari across the top of Cape York or a wonderful cruise ship holiday.

Trinity Beach, one of the locals’ favourite beaches in Cairns. Trinity Beach has a relaxed tropical setting which gives an ambience rarely found elsewhere in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland Australia.

Yorkey's Knob a delightful beach north of Cairns has everything to offer cruise ship passengers and visitors — cruise ship shore tours, safe swimming beaches, restaurants, accommodation and friendly locals.

Whether you are looking for absolute thrills and spills like white water rafting or a relaxing time exploring the reef or hiking on an island, Mission Beach has something for everyone.

Cairns Northern Beaches is made up of the very popular beachfront holiday suburbs of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach

Palm Cove Tours & Attractions. See all the tours and attractions on offer for guests staying in Palm Cove. Most tours pick up from Palm Cove to take guests out snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, on guided tours of the Daintree Rainforest and of course the ever popular Kuranda Tours. Browse the selection of tours and attractions on offer from Palm Cove by using the search filters.

Only 15 minutes from the Cairns airport, Clifton Beach offers an ideal base for visitors who wish to visit the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforest and the Atherton Tablelands.