There are so many reasons why families choose the option of a half day tour versus a full day tour and some of those come down to the flexibility of the timings that helps to avoid fatigue for everyone. Half day family tours also help you to explore so much more of a destination if your holidays are short on time. Family tours are designed to cater for all groups and abilities and they are tried and tested by thousands of families young and old. On these half day family pages you will find family friendly Great Barrier Reef tours, Rainforest tours, Wildlife Attractions and Island tours. Explore all the half day family tours as recommended by the team at The Tour Specialists.
There are so many reasons why families choose the option of a half day tour versus a full day tour and some of those come down to the flexibility of the timings that helps to avoid fatigue for everyone. Half day family tours also help you to explore so much more of a destination if your holidays are short on time. Family tours are designed to cater for all groups and abilities and they are tried and tested by thousands of families young and old. On these half day family pages you will find family friendly Great Barrier Reef tours, Rainforest tours, Wildlife Attractions and Island tours. Explore all the half day family tours as recommended by the team at The Tour Specialists.
Short 45 minute ferry ride from Cairns to Green island, best value half day reef tour from Cairns. Choose from Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat tour or upgrade to do both.
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Half day Fitzroy Island tour on a 45 minute comfortable boat ride departing from Cairns each day. Enjoy a half-day exploring the rainforests and beaches of Fitzroy Island or book some snorkel gear and explore the fringing reefs.
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Green Island half day snorkelling tours depart Cairns in the morning or afternoon, spend two hours snorkelling the reef or joining a glass bottom boat tour.
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As the sun starts to descend over the Great Dividing Range of Cairns, join our tour for some Aboriginal culture and meet your Mandingalbay Yidjinji guide.
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Learn Aboriginal culture on a half day tour departing from Cairns, come and share an unforgetable time with the Mandingalbay Yidinji people.
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Sunset cruise Cairns. Get spoilt on arrival with a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine, beer or soft drink of your preference.
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Perfect family activity. Keen to see some of the most beautiful freshwater creeks and rainforest locations around Cairns? Have fun on our Behana Gorge or Mulgrave River tours.
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove
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Join our half day Crocodile tour to Hartleys Crocodile Adventures from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas. Great day out for the whole family. Cruise ship shore excursion ideal for passengers docking in Cairns city.
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
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This scenic flight from Cairns takes you over the world’s biggest natural aquarium showing you the vibrant and ever changing colours of the Great Barrier Reef below.
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White water rafting on the Barron River in Cairns is a heart pumping fun experience for those that are game! Join us at Cairns’ premier white water rafting company as we offer a range of white water rafting tours for thrill seekers.
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
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Half day discover Cairns tour. Come and join us on Cairns most enjoyable half day tour – small journey through paradise. Jump on board and experience the vibrancy and spectacular beauty that is Cairns and the northern beaches of Cairns.
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach
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Cairns' Only Half-Day snorkel tour to the Outer Reef. Maximise your time in Cairns with our half-day adventure. Our fast boat means less time spent travelling and more time to explore the stunning underwater world of the outer reefs.
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Bring your sense of adventure for an exhilarating half day snorkelling tour to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, where you'll snorkel the stunning Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches from Cairns.
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Cairns’ Whale Watching Tour with bonus free time on Fitzroy Island. Operating 15 July - 6 September 2026. Includes up to 2.5 hours of free time to explore Fitzroy Island.
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Hot air balloon rides from Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas is the cheapest and best value hot air ballooning in Australia! Cairns Hot Air Ballooning takes you over the beautiful Atherton Tablelands
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Port Douglas
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From Cairns this unique small group half day Cairns rainforest tour heads through some of Tropical North Queensland's amazing National Parks and rainforest spots that are not open to the general public, giving you a personalised and exclusive rainfor
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Cairns charter boat available for fishing and snorkelling (up to 8 guests) as well as scuba diving (4 certified divers max), full or half day charter tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns Marlin Marina
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Our Behana Gorge canyoning tour is a 100% eco-friendly rainforest adrenaline tour that has you canyoning, cliff-jumping, abseiling and rock sliding down the crystal-clear waters of Behana Creek as it flows down the beautiful Behana Gorge.
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30 Minute Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Scenic flight from Cairns.
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Visitors to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures are provided with an innovative approach to viewing and interacting with the native Australian wildlife in a safe and natural environment.
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Pickup: Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
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Guided jet ski tours in Cairns exploring Trinity Inlet and coastal waterways. No licence required, flexible departures, and wildlife spotting opportunities.
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Spend half a day in the beautiful Crystal Cascades Canyon surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, picturesque waterfalls and crystal-clear pools. Join our fun Cairns canyoning tours.
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45 or 60 minutes helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Listed rainforest of Cairns
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