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Cairns is the adventure capital of Tropical North Queensland. Sure, you can visit the reef and rainforest, but why not do it with a hit of adrenalin! Raft the gorges of ancient tropical rainforests, parasail over the glistening waters of the Coral Sea, bungy jump through the canopy to a tropical pool or try canopy surfing for something completely different. We can package together a variety of adventure activities for the ultimate adrenalin pumping holiday. Inquire with us today.
*1 Day Cape York (DAS)
Rates from: $1599
There is only one Cape York 'Day' Tour which is fantastic for those with limited time. This is a very unique tour which involves flying to the Cape in a small charter plane that flies at low altitude providing you with excellent scenic photography opportunities. The day allows up to 5 hours on land in the cape region, this time is maximised with a 4WD tour taking you to the famous location for you to be photographed at 'the tip' of Cape York. The price includes return scenic flights, a guide for the day, full commentary and lunch is provided.
A minimum of 6 passengers are required to ensure a departure.
AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping and Giant Jungle Swing
Rates from: $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: $70.95
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!
Barron River Rafting Packages (RT)
Rates from: $270
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. There is a variety of other activities to choose from to create your own 1 or 2 day package, such as Bungy Jumping, Hot Air Ballooning, or an Outer Reef Cruise.
Behana Canyoning
Rates from: $184
Known as the adventure tour of the Behana Gorge waterfalls, not for the faint hearted and requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. Behana Gorge is a 45 minute drive from Cairns, and is one of Cairns best kept secrets! This tour includes nature walks, abseiling, waterfall swimming and leaping from high rocks into safe deep waters below. Travelling with a maximum of 8 passengers - ensures a wonderful small group adventure!
Blazing Saddles - Combo Package - Horse Ride and Quad Bike Tour
Rates from: $220
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 and 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 experieince necesssary and no license is required.
Our horse ride tour trails are perfect for absolute beginner riders through to the more experienced rider. We hand pick your horse for your particular skill level, provide you with a safety and introductory riding lesson and then split groups into skill levels so as to ensure you have a safe and fun horse riding experience.
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.
Bungy Jump & Skydive Package
Rates from: $428
The ultimate adrenalin rush! This package combines the activities of skydiving and bungy jumping. Skydive from a height 15,000ft and reaching speeds of up to 220km/hr, you will rocket straight down for up to 60 seconds for a heart-stopping, life-changing freefall! Get ready to open yourself to a whole new meaning of adrenaline. The AJ Hackett Bungy Site is a 50 metre tall tower in a beautiful rainforest setting about 20 minutes north of Cairns city. Free bus transfers are available for both activities from Cairns hotels.
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 Hiking Experience (FNQ Nature Tours)
Rates from: $275
Experience the only true guided hiking tour in Cairns! With less time travelling in the vehicle and more time trekking - you will get to hike through the beautiful Lamb Range track with scenery consisting of open woodland, giant gum trees and savanna habitat. Travelling with a very small group of like-minded people, you will enjoy this 10 kilometre hike which ends with a visit to Davies Creek for a well earned refreshing swim! Snacks, fruit, lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent are provided - you just need to bring a day pack to carry a large bottle of water, camera, swimmers and towel and your sense of adventure!
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.
Cruising Cairns Bike Tour
Rates from: $79
This is an awesome and unique way to experience Cairns city and its surrounds. With the choice of either a lovely morning ride or sunset tour.
Tours operates Mondays to Saturdays and visits places such as Botanical Gardens, Tanks Art Centre, Centenary Lakes, Cairns Esplanade and more.
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.
ER Cairns Motorcycle Hire and Tours
Rates from: $140
A local motorcycle company offering a large range options from chauffeured rides, self drive tours, trail bike hire & tours and straight Harley bike hire.
Riders and passengers must wear eye protection, enclosed shoes, long trousers and sunscreen.
Fitzroy Island Sea Kayaking Tour
Rates from: $150
Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island by sea kayak. This fully guided tour offers a tranquil way to see the beauty of the reef and Fitzroy. After transferring to Fitzroy Island by fast catamaran, have a safety briefing before taking to the water to explore this remote island's hidden delights and private beaches. Enjoy a well-earned, hearty picnic lunch on a secluded beach and snorkel the island reefs, or laze in the sun before paddling back to our departure point for the journey home.
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 just 20 minutes North West of Cairns to the Barron River and let Foaming Fury's 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 Fishing Charters Australia
Rates from: $280
Offering the lowest passenger numbers for a shared outer reef fishing experience, this locally owned company provide the opportunity for guests to catch Nannygai, Red Emperor, Coral Trout, Trevally, Fingermark, Jobfish, Cod, Sweetlip, Spangled Emporer and many other species. Reef fish species depend on weather conditions and time of year. The vessel is a 31 foot Powercat launched in 2015, has an onboard toilet, tackle (rods and reels) and a 25 knot cruising speed.
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).
Hot Air Balloon Packages (RT)
Rates from: $354
There are quite a few all in a day packages available for anyone interested in combining Hot Air Ballooning with another activity. As the ballooning is a very early morning tour, it allows time to add on another activity to make the most out of your day. Options can include Kuranda Train and Skyrail, ATV Quad Bike Tours, Horse Riding or White Water Rafting.
Jungle Surfing & Night Jungle Walks
Rates from: $49
These tours operate out of Cape Tribulation which is approximately a 3 hour drive north of Cairns.
Jungle Surfing operates a 2 hour guided ziplining adventure thorugh the ancient Daintree Rainforest. No experieince necessary and is suitable for ages 3-103!
They also operate a Guided Night Jungle Walk at their property every night from 7.30pm. This is a two hour interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Moderate fitness is required and minimum age is 8 years.
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.
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.
Overnight Fitzroy Island (RT)
Rates from: $266.25
This is a great value overnight package that incorporates 2 days/1 night spent on the lovely Fitzroy Island.
Day 1 - Ferry transfers, packed picnic lunch, snorkel gear, glass bottom boat tour, ocean trampoline, paddle skis, stand up paddle boards are all included for you - as well as 1 night accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort.
Day 2 - Snorkel gear, ocean trampolin, paddle skis, stand up paddle boards, return cairns 5.00pm.
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 - Full Day Tully River Rafting
Rates from: $169
Raging Thunger offers a full day of white water rafting on the mighty Tully River. This tour includes return transfers, unch and 5 hours of rafting on grade 3-4 rapids. There is also the option to go Extreme for the adrenalin junkies. The Tully River is located 2 hours south of Cairns and is renowned for being one of the best rivers within Australia and New Zealand.
Raging Thunder: Half Day Barron River Rafting
Rates from: $136
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.
Rapid Boarders - Australia's ONLY River Boarding Tour - Tully River
Rates from: $250
This is Australia's ONLY White Water River Boarding Tour. Lying face first on a world-class river board, you will experieince up to grade 3 rapids along the famous Tully River. Our full day tour is very personalised as we limit numbers to a maximum of 12 participants, so we can keep it interesting, safe, fun and exciting.
SKED - Half Day Outer Reef Tour
Rates from: $120
Cairns only half day outer reef trip on a super fast, jet powered boat. Get 2 hours of snorkel time at the outer reef in half a day. This is a snorkel only boat, no dives or meals are offered on board. Maximum of 36 passengers.
Skydive Cairns or Mission Beach
Rates from: $309
Skydive Cairns was established in 1989 and has completed over 1 million skydives! They are the only skydive company who jumps directly over Cairns and you will experience breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns City and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. There is also the option to Skydive Mission Beach for those that prefer a beach landing.
Tablelands & Waterfalls Tour (CTC)
Rates from: $94
SPECIAL - $60PP (currently only running on Tuesday and Thursday)
Cape Trib Connections operates this casual but fun filled tour to the Atherton Tablelands. Suited to the backpacker and budget traveller who likes the focus of the day to be on natural sightseeing and visiting waterfalls and swimming holes for a very economic price. Morning tea is included, but you will need to pack a lunch or bring some money to purchase food along the way.
Tandem Cairns - Skydiving
Rates from: $244
JUNE 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.
Train & Skyrail With Army Duck (TW)
Rates from: $187
This day offers a pick up from your hotel to catch the Kuranda Scenic Railway going up to village in the rainforest. You get free time to explore the village and will then be transfered from the village to go out to the Army Duck departure point to explore the rainforest on the 'duck'. After this adventure you will be transfered back to the village to catch the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway down the hill. When you arrive at the base of Skyrail your courtesy coach will take you back to your hotel.
Tully River Rafting Packages (RT)
Rates from: $353
The famous Tully River provides a fantastic full day white water rafting experience. Your day includes up to grade 4 rapids, 5 hours of rafting, lunch and return bus transfers. You can combine the Tully River Rafting Tour with another activity to make your own 2 Day Package. There is a variety of other activities to choose from such as Bungy Jumping or Fitzroy Island- Sea Kayaking.
UB - Cape Trib Overnight
Rates from: $289
The only tour to offer a Cape Tribulation overnight stay where you stay with your group and tour guide the whole time. They are also the only company to travel north on the inland road and south on the coastal road. Each route showcases very different scenery. You get outback and rainforest whilst making great new friends over two full days.
Undara Lava Tubes One Day Tour (AA)
Rates from: $740
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.
Waterfall Wanderers
Rates from: $119
SPECIAL - $90PP
Active Tropics Explorer operates this Waterfall Wanderers Tour. Conducted in a laid back style this tour will suit the backpacker or budget traveller. You will visit an array of swimming holes, waterfalls, pockets of rainforest and a volcanic crater lake. We will also be providing morning/afternoon tea, lunch, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and fruit throughout the day, as well as heaps of music, games and puzzles to keep you entertained on the bus.
XPASS - Experience Co (RT)
Rates from: $349
The EXPASS gives you the ultimate savings on a variety of different packages. Package can include a 14,000ft Cairns Skydive, a full day or half day of White Water Rafting, a full day Outer Reef Cruise onboard Reef Magic or Calypso, a day on Fitzroy Island or Green Island, Canyoning Experience, Sea Kayaking or Hot Air Ballooning. These packages are great value for those wanting an adventure packed Cairns holiday.
