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Half Day
Please note the times on the following options as some are early morning, mid-day or late afternoon.Cairns Boat Hire
Rates from: $249
Hiring our self-drive boats is a popular pastime with locals and visitors to Cairns. Enjoy fishing, sightseeing and even crocodile spotting along stunning Trinity Inlet. Relax on an all day adventure exploring the entire area around Admiralty Island or head out for a few hours to fish with some expert tips available on great areas for a catch from our crew.
Cairns Discovery Tours
Rates from: $89
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 Harbour Cruise
Rates from: $55
Explore Cairns from a different perspective as you take to the water on a inlet cruise. The Cairns Harbour Cruise is an ideal way to unwind after a day spent exploring, so kick back, relax, and enjoy the breeze in your hair. While on-board, you’ll have the chance to see all the city’s landmarks, spot wildlife and enjoy a drink or two as the sun goes down. Day cruises, sunset cruises and private charters available.
Discovery Tours - Half Day 4WD Rainforest Tour
Rates from: $149
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.
Fitzroy Island Adventures
Rates from: $75
Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns by fast catamaran. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 continental islands on the Great Barrier Reef which means it used to be part of the mainland before rising waters separated this tranquil paradise.
Fitzroy Island Ferry
Rates from: $65
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.
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.
Green Island - Big Cat Cruises
Rates from: $94
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.
Half Day Barron River Rafting
Rates from: $145
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.
Half Day River Tubing
Rates from: $95
Two 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: $43
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.
Hot Air Cairns - Balloon Flights
Rates from: $420
If ballooning is something you've always wanted to do, then don't hesitate, Cairns has one of the best suited climates for ballooning. See our spectacular balloon inflation display and the many colourful balloons; it's just like a balloon fiesta!
Ask about our weekday prices
Mount-N-Ride - Horse Riding Tours
Rates from: $140
OPERATING - SELF DRIVE ONLY
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.
Palm Cove Sea Kayak Tours
Rates from: $60
Choose from three amazing Kayak tours departing from Palm Cove Beach. Start your day by gently gliding over the fringing reefs of Double Island waiting for those first streaks of sunlight to burst from the horizon or visit double Island and Scout's Hat and explore the rock pools for octopus, sea cucumber, crabs, soft corals and a vast array of Great Barrier Reef fish.
Port Douglas Transfers
Rates from: $45
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 from your accommodation in Cairns or the airport and drop 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.
Skypark Bungy and Giant Jungle Swing
Rates from: $99
Skypark Cairns is the only bungy tower in the whole of Australia and at 50 metres tall with 16 different jump styles it will give you the thrill you are seeking. Skypark is set in a rainforest setting with a pond below for water touches, and the tower provides amazing views over the rainforest out to Green Island. Skypark's Giant Jungle Swing 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!
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Island or Rainforest
Rates from: $79
This unique stand up paddle boarding company offers a variety of locations to visually enjoy your surroundings whilst doing a serene activity you will love. Visit a beautiful blue volcanic crater lake, or make your way down along a river, or visit an idyllic island to enhance this amazing activity.
