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Welcome, please note we are currently operating reduced opening hours. Tourism activities are returning to normal and it's still a great time to visit the region. For information and bookings, please contact us on (07) 4047 9123 between 10am - 2pm daily. Alternately, you can email us at shields@cairnstouristinformation.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you.
AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping and Giant Jungle Swing
Rates from: $99
COVID SPECIAL: BUNGY $79 / GIANT JUNGLE SWING $69 / BUNGY & SWING COMBO $99
AJ Hackett Cairns is the only bungy tower in the whole of Australia! The tower stands at 50 metres tall and there are 16 different jump styles to choose from. It features a pond below for water touches, waterfalls and Australian wildlife such as snakes, goannas and native birds and the tower provides amazing views over the rainforest and Northern Beaches.
Hackett also have the Giant Jungle Swing which is a multi-person swing for 1-3 people to experience extreme speed and acceleration from 45 metres high into the rainforest canopy and reaching speeds up to 120km/h! The AJ Hackett Site is in a beautiful rainforest setting about 20 minutes north of Cairns city. Free bus transfers are available and there are many different packages to choose from.
Bad Fishy - Jet Boat Adventure
Rates from: $72.45
Enjoy the thrill of this 35 minute jet boat ride with Bad Fishy. Feel your adrenalin pumping with the funky onboard music as your speedy Tropical Twist Ride spins and slides and as you take in the beautiful sights of the mountains and waterways of the Trinity Inlet. Make sure you wear swimmers or bring a change of clothes as part of the fun is getting wet!
BIG CAT - Green Island
Rates from: $99
SPECIALS
Option 1: Free Northern Beaches return hotel transfers
Option2: FREE UPGRADE to include BOTH the snorkel equipment & glass bottom boat tour
*Valid until 31st March 2020 - Specials can not be combined and must be requested at time of booking.
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on the inner part of the Great Barrier Reef with unique island rainforests, surrounded by white sandy beaches & coral reefs with a variety of marine life. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises is locally owned and operated and offers you the choice of full day or half day cruises.
Blazing Saddles - Horse Riding Adventure
Rates from: $135
Blazing Saddles Adventures is on a working cane farm and the property boasts an 18 acre billabong. Blazing Saddles is located only 10-15 minutes north of Cairns and is the closest Horse Riding tour from the city. What better way to experience the Aussie bush, rainforest and spectacular views than on horseback with Blazing Saddles. Our Horse-riding tour offers a safe, relaxing way to meander through rainforest pockets, mangrove wetland, sugarcane fields and native bush! With a stable of horses to suit all ages and levels, this is a perfect family adventure.
Blazing Saddles - Quad Bike Tours (ATV - All Terrain Vehicles)
Rates from: $145
Blazing Saddles Adventures is on a working cane farm and the property boasts an 18 acre billabong. Blazing Saddles is located only 10-15 minutes north of Cairns and is the closest Quad Bike tour from the city. A Quad Bike is a four wheeled motor bike, also called an ATV which stands for All Terrain Vehicle. All tuition is provided so no experience necesssary and no license is required. There is a variety of departure times available and return bus transfers are included, or you are welcome to self drive to the property.
Cairns Canyoning
Rates from: $184
The only canyoning crew in Cairns and all done in a half day with morning or afternoon tours on offer. Cairns is reknown for its beautiful rainforests, waterfalls and amazing rock escarpments. Combining all these lovely natural features and adding in some adventure you can enjoy abseiling and zip lining at a great location close to the city.
Cairns Catch A Crab - Cairns Trinity Inlet
Rates from: $110
Enjoy a morning or afternoon fishing and crabbing or totally indulge and complete a full day. Tony is your experienced host and guide for the day. The vessel goes up the Trinity Inlet which is protected from most strong winds thus offering calm water cruising. All legal sized catches can be cooked, taken home or released.
Cairns Discovery Tours & Packages
Rates from: $87
Discover Cairns as you explore the city’s rich history, glimpses of its cultural heritage and iconic landmarks. Visit St Monica’s Cathedral and the breath-taking stained glass windows and also visit the Cairns History Museum. Discover the unique flora of the tropics – exotic herbs, spices and valuable timber trees. Enjoy a guided walk through the Botanical Gardens and delight in our stunning city and mountain views and visit Stunning Palm Cove.
You can package this tour with Green Island or the Cairns Aquarium to make the most of your day!
Cairns Segway Tours
Rates from: $89
The next generation of the ultra fun segway is in Cairns......here for your pleasure and fun. See the local sights of Cairns in a most unique and interesting way for 1.5 hours in the morning or late in the afternoon.
CT - Kuranda, Train and Skyrail Self Drive Package
Rates from: $119
NOT OPERATING ON SUNDAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
For customers who have their own car yet still want to enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway as well as the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and want a flexible day, this is the combination for you. In the morning you will drive to Skyrail and park your car. A shuttle bus will then transfer you to Freshwater Station for the Kuranda Scenic Train. You will travel to Kuranda via the train and enjoy your pre selected free time to explore the village. You then depart Kuranda via the Skyrail to come down. The end point of the Skyrail journey finishes at the same place your car is parked.
Daintree and Cape Tribulation Start At Mid Day
Rates from: $375
Travel in the smallest group size with FNQ Nature Tours to the "Oldest Rainforest on Earth", with the only company offering the longest walk on this style of tour which is 4.5 kilometres. Travelling with a maximum of only 7 passenghers (min 2 required for tour to operate). This nature walk will increase your chance of seeing wildlife in their native environment. The owner/operator is passionate about what they offer and have been recognised by Tourism Queensland and Australian Wildlife Journeys for their efforts to improve the quality of wildlife interactions for guests on their tour.
Discovery Tours - Half Day 4WD Rainforest Tour
Rates from: $140
This is the only company who offer an easy 4WD Half Day Tour from Cairns. You will stop at a giant fig tree with its own boardwalk, do a few creek crossings, enjoy tropical fruit tastings, see the amazing termite mounds, Kuranda, Barron Falls and you can swim at Davies Creek. All with a knowledgable Naturalist Guide who will remain with you to provide guided walks with informative commentary.
Exclusive Air Tours - Scenic Flights - High Wing Aircraft
Rates from: $219
Offering scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef inclusive of Green Island, Port Douglas and the coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas. Operating daily departures (weather permitting), this company specialises in absolute 'exclusivity', if only 2 people book then you are the only 2 in the aircraft. This can not be guaranteed with any other fixed wing or helicopter company. Thus ensuring you get excellent views with a guaranteed window seat and personalised attention. Choose from the 45 minute Reef & Heart Flight or the 60 minute Reef and Rainforest Flight, or the 80 minute Reef, Rainforest and Cape Tribulation flight. All options include courtesy bus transfers from Cairns and in-flight pilot commentary. Private aircraft charters are also available.
Fitzroy Island Ferry
Rates from: $82
NOT OPERATING UNTIL APRIL 2020
This vessel is owned by Fitzroy Island and acts as the transfer service for those wanting to visit the island. They do give the option to hire snorkel gear and/or do a glass bottom boat tour whilst on the island.
Departs the mainland at: 0800 - 1100 - 1330 (it takes approximately 45 minutes to get to the island).
Leaves the island at: 0930 - 1215 - 1700 (it takes approximately 45 minutes to get to the island).
During the months of Feb & March - the 11.00am departing Cairns and 12.15pm departing Fitzroy Island will only be operating on Saturdays and Sundays (not midweek).
Foaming Fury - Half Day Barron River Rafting
Rates from: $135
Join Foaming Fury's professional team for an afternoon of thrills and spills on the Barron River. Travel 20 minutes from Cairns to the Barron River and let Foaming Fury's river guide entertain you in eight person rafts. Spend two hours paddling rapids up to Grade 3. Barron River is a Dam controlled river, allowing consistent supplies of water all year round. A professional photographer accompanies each tour, providing top quality rafting photographs for purchase.
Foaming Fury - Half Day Family Rafting
Rates from: $128
The Family Rafting Half Day Tour is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. This fun and exciting tour is designed for children aged 6 – 11 years and operates on the lower section of the Barron River rapids and Lake Placid, in the Barron Gorge National Park. The whole family will experience the thrills of paddling in rapids graded 1 – 2, under the watchful eye and tuition of fully trained and certified River Guides.
GBR Heli - Rainforest Waterfall Escape
Rates from: $899
Fly from Port Douglas with your own pilot guide to experience an exclusive getaway very few people in the world will experience. Whist in the air you will get views of the rainforest mountains, and the cascading waterways of the magnificent Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge. Landing where no tourists go and having a piece of this paradise to yourself.
Swim, explore, eat and drink to your hearts desire whilst the pilot remains discreetly away.
GBR Heli - Reef Trips including helicopter flight
Rates from: $368
GBR Helicopters works in partnership with Reef platform Operators to offer great reef and flight packages. You can cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef Platform and enjoy a 10 minute scenic helicopter flight from the platform and get a birds eye view of the Great Barrier Reef. You can also choose to do a Fly/Cruise or a Cruise/Fly Package which includes a 25 minute scenic helicopter flight to or from the Platform. You can also choose to do a Fly/Fly package. Reef Platforms also include activities such as glass bottom boat tours/semi-submersibale boat tours, snorkelling, underwater observatories and buffet lunch.
GBR Heli - Scenic Helicopter Flight & Luxury Tours
Rates from: $189
GBR Helicopters offer scenic flights over Cairns City, Tropical Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef with times ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. There are also exclusive private helicopter tours and charters available with a number of itineraries including private sandy cays. Enquire today for more information.
Gone Fishing - Cairns Trinity Inlet
Rates from: $95
An excellent half day option to go out and catch some fish either in the morning or the afternoon in the calm waters of the Trinity Inlet. Try your luck at catching one of 50 species active in this waterway some of which are Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, Salmon, Grunter, Jew Fish, Fingermark and Gold Spot Cod.
All bait and tackle is supplied and there is even the luxury of an on board toilet. There is an overhead shade canopy for protection from the mid day sun.
If you want to fish in calm water all day simply book both a morning and an afternoon session.
Great Adventures - Green Island
Rates from: $88
SPEICALS
Option 1: KIDS TRAVEL FREE (1 child per each paying adult) - only valid on FERRY ONLY or ECO ADVENTURE
Option2: FREE UPGRADE from ECO ADVENTURE to DISCOVERY PACKAGE
*Valid until 31st March 2020 - Specials can not be combined and must be requested at time of booking.
This company provides three daily departure times to Green Island. A Green Island visit is perfect for holiday makers with limited time offering a half day experience, or if you prefer spend all day - up to 7 hours on a tropical island paradise! With a range of exciting optional activities, Green Island has something for everyone.
Great Day Fishing and Crabbing - Cairns Trinity Inlet
Rates from: $95
Get the best of both worlds, go fishing AND crabbing on the calm waters of the Cairns Trinity Inlet. Option for half day either morning or afternoon. Allow Henry the owner/operator assist you to bait up and catch a big one. All tackle is supplied and catches of legal size can either be released, taken home or cooked on board to eat fresh. Henry has an esky if you would like to take a couple of drinks on board to relax into your day.
GSL Aviation - Scenic Flights - High Wing Aircraft
Rates from: $229
GSL Aviation offer scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef inclusive of Green Island, Port Douglas and the coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas. Operating daily departures (weather permitting), their fleet of high wing aircraft will ensure you get excellent views as every passenger is guaranteed a window seat. Choose from the 40 minute Reef Hopper Flight or the 60 minute Reef and Port Douglas Flight, or a Green Island flight and cruise combo. All options include courtesy bus transfers from Cairns and in-flight pilot commentary. Private aircraft charters are also available.
GTS Day/Night Tour Including Paronella Park
Rates from: $155
NOT OPERATING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Departing Cairns at 12.30pm-1.00pm and returning at 9.30pm this tour is unique and not offered by any other company. You will visit Josephine Falls, the Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Paronella Park, the Mena Creek Hotel, enjoy wallaby spotting and star gazing and more.
Please note this tour is not available on Mondays.
Half Day River Tubing
Rates from: $90
This river tubing tour is operated by Foaming Fury. Have a great 2 hours of river tubing fun on either the Behana Gorge or Mulgrave River. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, free morning or afternoon snack and is suitable for the whole family (minimum age is 5 yrs).
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - Half Day Package (TH)
Rates from: $84
NOT OPERATING ON SUNDAYS - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon visiting Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, the best place in Far North QLD to see crocodiles. There is also a large variety of other native Australian wildlife to encounter such as koalas, kangaroos and cassowarys. Return accommodation transfers from Cairns, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Palm Cove are included as well as the entry fee to the crocodile park.
Mount-N-Ride - Horse Riding Tours
Rates from: $140
Situated 30 minutes south of Cairns on a lovely farm property in the Little Mulgrave Valley you can horse ride through the rainforest and Mulgrave River for a half day tour in the morning or afternoon, or a lovely sunset horse ride. Private Tours are also available. Mount-N-Ride Horse Riding Tours have been operating in this area for over 15 years and cater for all levels of experience. Assorted scenic trails through the rainforest, river and mountain ranges.
Nautilus - Scenic Flights
Rates from: $399
Nautilus Aviation offer a variety of scenic flights over the Tropical Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef with flight times ranging from 30 minutes up to 60 minutes. Fly over the world's largest coral reef system with views of beautiful Islands, sandy cays and spectacular coral gardens. Experience the beauty of world heritage listed rainforest, creeks and waterfalls. The choice is yours!
North Qld Watersports - Parasailing, Jet Ski and Bumper Tube Rides
Rates from: $35
North QLD Watersports offer Parasailing, Jetski and Bumper Tube Rides. Operating daily from the Cairns Marina you can choose one activity or an adventure package. For all your watersport thrills and spills join the crew of NQ Watersports for the adventure of your life.
Paradise Sportsfishing - Cairns Trinity Inlet
Rates from: $120
Enjoy a fun fishing trip on the calm waters of the Trinity Inlet on either a half day or full day tour. Take the opportunity to catch any of the fifty species which live in these waters. All types of fishing is available with John your friendly owner/operator and they are live bait fishing, lure casting and fly fishing.
Operating 7 days per week the vessel has a toilet on board and drinks are available for purchase should you forget to take your own.
Port Douglas & Mossman Gorge Transfers
Rates from: $30
If you are wanting to simply visit the beautiful seaside town of Port Douglas located one hour north of Cairns there is no 'public bus'. A shuttle bus is available and they will pick up from your accommodation in Cairns or the airport and drop you off in the main street of Port Douglas. Upon your return they will drop you off at your accommodation or at the airport. You can also include a visit to the Mossman Gorge.
If you are staying in Port for one or more nights the return fares apply at no additional charge.
Quad Bike & Rainforest Tour (KRFJ)
Rates from: $80
Rainforest Journeys at Barron Falles Estate offer quad bike rides on their privately owned rainforest property. Located at the top of a mountain in World Heritage Listed rainforest. The owners have resident Cassowary's walking through the property, it is the only tour located close to Cairns which will increase your chance of seeing a native Casswary (not in captivity).They suggest an approximate 80% chance encounter with one of these rare native flightless birds.
Raging Thunder: Half Day Barron River Rafting
Rates from: $139
The Barron River is perfect for anyone who has never tried White Water Rafting or those looking for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Your guide will take you on a rafting tour through the Barron Gorge national park aboard your 8 person inflatable where you can experience up to grade 3 rapids. With guaranteed water levels all year round, you will enjoy two (2) hours of white water rafting on this half day adventure tour.
Reef Sprinter - Half Day Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $220
The fastest way to get to the outer reef from Port Douglas. This is a super fast jet boat ride that offers half day reef trips departing Port Douglas. It only takes 40 minutes to reach the outer reef. They only take 14 passengers at a time therefore a small group size is guaranteed.
Sailaway - Half Day Low Isles Tour
Rates from: $290
NOT OPERATING UNTIL 31ST MARCH AND WILL BE REVIEWED AT THAT TIME
Enjoy an afternoon cruise from Port Douglas with 1.00pm departure and returning at 6.30pm on this half day Low Isles trip. Includes snorkelling, sailing, island exploring, glass bottom boat tour and afternoon tea with a Sunset Sail back to Port Douglas.
This company ensures your enjoyment with small numbers of guests (maximum of 33 guests), excellent service and personal attention from our helpful friendly crew.
The primary market for this tour is targeted for adults (minimum age is 13 years).
Sailaway - Sunset Cruise Port Douglas
Rates from: $73.25
Experience a romantic twilight sail onboard this luxury "Lagoon" yacht. Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular rainforest mountain views on this adults only cruise. Departing Port Douglas daily at 5:00pm and returning at 6:30pm. Enjoy this 1.5 hour sail which includes a welcome drink, selection of delicious hot/cold canapes, great music and first class service. Takes a maximum of 40 passengers.
Sea Eagle Adventures - Scenic Flights - Fixed Wing Aircraft
Rates from: $180
Sea Eagle Adventures operates fixed wing aircraft scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose a 30 or 45 minute flight. Sea Eagle Pilots seek out the most BEAUTIFUL REEFS close to Cairns to maximise REEF VIEWING time! Flights depart from General Aviation Airport and free bus transfers are available from Cairns city.
SKED - Half Day Outer Reef Tour
Rates from: $120
Cairns only half day outer reef trip on a super fast, jet powered boat. Have 2.5 hours of snorkel time at the outer reef with a maximum of 36 passengers.
SL-Arlington Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $199
THIS TRIP ONLY OPERATES DURING PEAK SEASONS - FOR EXAMPLE CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, CHINESE NEW YEAR, EASTER & SOME AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
This unique outer reef pontoon offers operates during the peak seasons and is great for anyone with young toddlers and children who want to see the outer reef. Very family friendly, people of any age are suited to this tour.
Spirit of Cairns - Dinner Cruise
Rates from: $99
AVAILABLE FROM 11 JULY
Spirit of Cairns is a luxury 26m sailing catamaran providing regular Cairns dinner cruises on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet overlooking the beautiful Cairns Esplanade. The Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise departs the Marlin Marina at 6pm and returns at 8.30pm. A complimentary drink is served on arrival and the bar is open for you to relax on board prior to departure. Enjoy a three-course set menu dinner with alternate drop service, made from the freshest ingredients and featuring the region's best produce (including seafood). The dinner cruise operates every Saturday night and is subject to availability.
Spirit of Cairns - Sunday Lunch Cruises
Rates from: $80
SPECIAL: $60PP
Spirit of Cairns is a luxury 26m sailing catamaran providing Sunday lunch cruises on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet overlooking the beautiful Cairns Esplanade. The Spirit of Cairns 2.5 hours lunch cruise departs the Marlin Marina at 12.30pm. Enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch on board, made from the freshest ingredients and featuring the region's best produce (including seafood).
Tandem Cairns - Skydiving
Rates from: $244
MARCH SPECIAL
$255pp + $25pp LEVY = $280pp - 14,000FT PARK JUMP upgraded for FREE to 15,000ft
$285pp + $25pp LEVY - $310pp - 14,000FT BEACH JUMP upgraded for FREE to 15,000ft
Join Tandem Cairns for the skydive experience of a lifetime! With over 40 years experience and over 1.5 million skydives - you are in great hands. The Tropical North is a spectacular skydive location - you can choose to do a park jump and land on our lush green manicured grass area, or upgrade to our exclusive beach landing which is the closest beach landing site to Cairns. Both of our landing sites are located in Innisfail just south of Cairns. With two departures a day for our half day skydive tour, you can choose from 10000ft, 14000 or 15000ft. Free Cairns bus transfers are included and we have photo and video packages available.
Tjapukai - Tjapukai By Day
Rates from: $62
PRE-BOOKED SELF DRIVE SPECIAL - GENERAL ADMISSION - $42 ADULT / $30 CHILD
Tjapukai is dedicated to preserving and presenting authentic Aboriginal culture with the aid of modern technology. Four theatres, a museum, an art gallery and a traditional Aboriginal camp combine to give visitors a complete and meaningful glimpse of a rich and ancient culture. The culture presented is specific to the indigenous people of the local rainforest region.
Tjapukai by Night
Rates from: $123
SPECIALS:
Self Drive: $99 per adult
With Cairns Hotel Transfers: $127 per adult
With Northern Beaches Hotel Transfers: $173 per adult
Valid until 31st March 2020
Come and join us, the traditional people of this land, in a specially crafted evening that lets you learn not only about Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture, but also experience it in the most powerful and personal way. Fire explosions, spectacular special effects, music and dance as giant spirits come to life and take you on a Dreamtime journey. The evening finishes with a sumptuous buffet dinner whilst watching performances by the famous Tjapukai Dancers.
Tropical Horizons - Kuranda, Train & Skyrail - ex Cairns hotels
Rates from: $141
NOT OPERATING ON SUNDAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Visit Kuranda "The Village in the Rainforest" via the Kuranda Scenic Train and Sykrail. These packages have been put together including your train and skyrail journeys along with return bus transfers to and from your Cairns Hotel accommodation. You have many options to choose from depending on how much free time you would like to spend exploring the Kuranda Village.
Undara Lava Tubes One Day Tour (AA)
Rates from: $790
Undara is an amazing must see location, the underground lava tube system spans over 160kms of the entire 615km property and were created 190,000 years ago. Yet due to the 4.5 hour drive each way many people do not have time to spare to self drive and stay a night or two. This private charter flight is the perfect solution.
Wait-A-While Rainforest & Wildlife Night Tour
Rates from: $170
Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours offers small group rainforest and wildlife experiences within the Wet Tropics World Heritage area of Tropical North Queensland. Our wildlife tours visit restricted access mountain rainforest at night in the Atherton Tablelands, giving the best chance of seeing nocturnal animals in their natural environment. This is the best tour for seeing native wildlife in its natural environment during the day and into the night.
