Cairns School Holidays Activities

Looking for fun activities in Cairns for this school holidays? Check out our range of exciting tours & attractions and book online.

Cairns School Holidays Activities

Looking for fun activities in Cairns for this school holidays? Check out our range of exciting tours & attractions and book online.

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Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo
EXCLUSIVE FREE UPGRADE - visit 2 reefs for the price of 1!
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo

4.7
Hot deal
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Meals included
from $318.00 $288.00
Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo
Great Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
The complete Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo! Spend 2 hours on Green Island and 3 hours on the Outer Reef, that's 2 tours for the price of 1!
AUD288
Cairns Guided Jetski Tour - 30 or 60 Minutes
Cairns

Cairns Guided Jetski Tour - 30 or 60 Minutes

Best seller
from $100.00
Cairns Guided Jetski Tour - 30 or 60 Minutes
Terra Marine Adventure Company
1 Pier Point Road, Cairns City, QLD 4870
Experience Cairns' beauty on a guided jet ski tour! Ride under expert guidance as you uncover hidden gems. Perfect for novices and enthusiasts alike!
AUD100
Green Island Half Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
Cairns

Green Island Half Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat

4.6
Best seller
from $105.00
Green Island Half Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Spend time exploring the beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef with a half day tour departing from Cairns at 9am.
AUD105
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reef Magic Pontoon
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reef Magic Pontoon

4.9
Best seller
Meals included
from $299.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reef Magic Pontoon
Reef Magic Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
This outer Great Barrier Reef experience to the Reef Magic pontoon includes all your snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, glass bottom boat tours & much more.
AUD299
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon

4.5
Best seller
Meals included
from $288.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon
Great Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Experience the best of the outer reaches of the stunning Great Barrier Reef from a well-equipped reef facility.
AUD288
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat & Island Activities
Cairns

Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat & Island Activities

5
Best seller
from $116.00
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat & Island Activities
Great Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
With the choice of 2 daily departures, this Green Island cruise offers up to 7 hours on the island with a choice of snorkelling or glass bottom boat tour.
AUD116
Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip with Optional Lunch
Cairns

Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip with Optional Lunch

4.6
Best seller
from $95.00
Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip with Optional Lunch
Fitzroy Island Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Enjoy a 45-minute Fitzroy Island Ferry to the pristine waters of Fitzroy Island Cairns with a full day trip with 6 hours on the island to roam and explore.
AUD95
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half Day Tour
Cairns

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half Day Tour

from $118.00
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half Day Tour
Down Under Tours
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Enjoy a day at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures where you can get up close with Cairns wildlife and take a cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles in the water.
AUD118
Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Wildlife Tour from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
Cairns

Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Wildlife Tour from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas

5
Meals included
from $239.00
Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and Wildlife Tour from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
Tropic Wings Cairns Tours
278 Hartley Street, Bungalow, QLD 4870
Scenic coastal drives, lush rainforests, wildlife encounters are on the agenda on this Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns.
AUD239
Fitzroy Island Package with Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch
Cairns

Fitzroy Island Package with Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch

4.3
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Meals included
from $175.00
Fitzroy Island Package with Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lunch
Sunlover Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Cruise to paradise aboard the Fitzroy Island Sundancer and spend a full day experiencing pristine beaches, lush rainforest and shallow coral reefs.
AUD175
Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Cairns

Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations

5
Best seller
Meals included
from $284.00
Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Silverswift
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
This luxury catamaran is designed for the thrill of diving & snorkelling, & is ready to whisk you away for a day of fun. Hotel transfers are not included.
AUD284
35 Minute Cairns Jet Boat Tour
Cairns

35 Minute Cairns Jet Boat Tour

5
Best seller
from $85.00
35 Minute Cairns Jet Boat Tour
Bad Fishy
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Grab your life jacket and strap yourself in for some high-speed fun in Cairns on this 35 minute jet boat adventure that combines thrills and sightseeing.
AUD85
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
Cairns

Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat

4.8
Best seller
from $105.00
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat
Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Enjoy a scenic cruise to the popular Green Island and spend hours exploring the beautiful coral cay with a full day cruise from Cairns departing at 9am.
AUD105
Rainforestation Nature Park Package
Cairns

Rainforestation Nature Park Package

4.5
from $63.00
Rainforestation Nature Park Package
Rainforestation Nature Park
Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda, QLD 4881
This eco-friendly Kuranda attraction hosts Army Duck Rainforest Tours, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and Kuranda's largest Koala and Wildlife Park.
AUD63
Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets
Cairns

Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets

4.7
Best seller
from $58.00
Cairns Aquarium Entry Tickets
Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Visit Cairns Aquarium for the ultimate day out the whole family will love. Purchase tickets to the aquarium online to skip the queue upon entry.
AUD58
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon

4.8
Best seller
Meals included
from $285.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Sunlover Reef Cruises Pontoon
Sunlover Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Enjoy 4 hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef from an activity platform moored at Moore Reef, inclusive of lunch, snorkelling equipment and more..
AUD285
Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour From Cairns
Cairns

Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour From Cairns

5
Best seller
Meals included
from $295.00
Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour From Cairns
Tropic Wings Cairns Tours
278 Hartley Street, Bungalow, QLD 4870
Maximise your Kuranda experience to explore indigenous culture, native wildlife, butterflies & World Heritage Rainforest on this full day tour from Cairns.
AUD295
Kuranda Self Drive Scenic Rail & Skyrail Tour with Queue Jump
Cairns

Kuranda Self Drive Scenic Rail & Skyrail Tour with Queue Jump

Best seller
from $170.00
Kuranda Self Drive Scenic Rail & Skyrail Tour with Queue Jump
Down Under Tours
26 Redden St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Embark on an adventure through Kuranda, ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, explore Kuranda Village and enjoy stunning views on the Scenic Railway.
AUD170
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Quicksilver Port Douglas Pontoon
SAVE 15% on Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Valid until 27th January 2025
Port Douglas

Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Quicksilver Port Douglas Pontoon

4.8
Hot deal
Best seller
Meals included
from $312.00 $265.20
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Quicksilver Port Douglas Pontoon
Quicksilver Cruises
44 Wharf St, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
Visit the iconic Great Barrier Reef’s outer regions on a Port Douglas Quicksilver Reef tour and discover a world of extraordinary beauty.
AUD265.2
Port Douglas Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Port Douglas

Port Douglas Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations

4.8
Best seller
Meals included
from $302.00
Port Douglas Premium Great Barrier Reef Cruise to 3 Reef Locations
Silversonic
44 Wharf St, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
Enjoy over 5 hours exploring 3 stunning different reef sites from Port Douglas. Transfers from Port Douglas hotels are included.
AUD302
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld 2 Attraction Pass
Combine and Save on Kuranda Attractions
Cairns

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld 2 Attraction Pass

4.8
Hot deal
Best seller
from $42.00 $37.00
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld 2 Attraction Pass
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda
4 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, QLD 4881
Visit two of the best wildlife facilities in tropical north QLD - Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda - with this great value animal attraction pass.
AUD37
Half Day River Tubing Tours From Cairns
Cairns

Half Day River Tubing Tours From Cairns

4.8
Best seller
Meals included
from $89.00
Mossman Gorge Adventure Day with River Drift Experience
Port Douglas

Mossman Gorge Adventure Day with River Drift Experience

5
Meals included
from $270.00
Mossman Gorge Adventure Day with River Drift Experience
Back Country Bliss Adventures
Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
Experience an adventure at Mossman Gorge with river drift, lunch, a rainforest walk, and a traditional smoking ceremony.
AUD270
Fitzroy Island Adventures Half Day Trip with Optional Lunch
Cairns

Fitzroy Island Adventures Half Day Trip with Optional Lunch

4.5
Best seller
from $99.00
Fitzroy Island Adventures Half Day Trip with Optional Lunch
Fitzroy Island Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
A great trip if you are limited on time and don't mind a sleep in. Spend just over 2 hours on Fitzroy Island, still enough time to discover its beauty.
AUD99
Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary 3 Attraction Pass
Combine and Save on Kuranda Attractions
Cairns

Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary 3 Attraction Pass

4.5
Hot deal
Best seller
from $59.00
Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary 3 Attraction Pass
Kuranda Koala Gardens
2-4 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, QLD 4881
Three enjoyable Kuranda wildlife attractions, one low price - what's not to love? Visit Koala Gardens, Birdworld & the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary!
AUD59
Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Cruise with Indigenous Sea Rangers
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Cruise with Indigenous Sea Rangers

4.8
Best seller
Meals included
from $219.00
Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Cruise with Indigenous Sea Rangers
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Step back into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime with Indigenous sea rangers on a cruise to 2 spectacular outer reef sites.
AUD219
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat
Cairns

Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat

4.9
Best seller
from $140.00
Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat
Great Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Just 45 minutes from Cairns aboard a fast catamaran, you will find yourself a world away on Green Island, a 6000 year old coral cay.
AUD140
Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting Adventure
Cairns

Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting Adventure

4.8
from $119.00
Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting Adventure
Foaming Fury
100 Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica, QLD 4878
Enjoy a half day of fun on the Barron River with this exhilarating rafting adventure! Transfers to the rafting departure point are not included.
AUD119
1 Day Transfer to Fitzroy Island - Full Day
Cairns

1 Day Transfer to Fitzroy Island - Full Day

3.3
Best seller
from $99.00
1 Day Transfer to Fitzroy Island - Full Day
Sunlover Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Cruise to paradise aboard the Fitzroy Island Sundancer to experience pristine beaches, lush rainforest and shallow coral reefs..
AUD99
Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations

4.7
Best seller
Meals included
from $250.59
Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations
Down Under Cruise and Dive
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Explore the best of the Great Barrier Reef with this great value full-day cruise from Cairns, visiting two outer reef sites to snorkel or scuba dive!
AUD250.59
Green Island Day Trip - Return Ferry Transfer Only
Cairns

Green Island Day Trip - Return Ferry Transfer Only

4.3
Best seller
from $96.00
Green Island Day Trip - Return Ferry Transfer Only
Great Adventures
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Visit Green Island from Cairns with this great value return ferry transfer. Includes use of the island swimming pool and a self-guided eco island walk.
AUD96
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures General Admission
Cairns

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures General Admission

4.9
Best seller
from $45.00
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures General Admission
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti Beach, QLD 4879
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland.
AUD45
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Upolu Cay and Outer Reef
Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Upolu Cay and Outer Reef

5
Meals included
from $245.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Upolu Cay and Outer Reef
Ocean Freedom Reef Cruises
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Cruise in style and speed to the Great Barrier Reef, providing you with a first class way to experience this natural paradise.
AUD245
Skypark Cairns Bungy Jumping and Giant Swing Combo
Cairns

Skypark Cairns Bungy Jumping and Giant Swing Combo

5
from $219.00
Skypark Cairns Bungy Jumping and Giant Swing Combo
Skypark Cairns
AJ Hackett, McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD 4878
If one adrenaline pumping bungy jump is not enough for you, combine and save on this Skypark Cairns Bungy Jump and Giant Swing combo in Tropical North Qld.
AUD219
Cairns Bungy Jump
Cairns

Cairns Bungy Jump

5
Best seller
from $169.00
Cairns Bungy Jump
Skypark Cairns
AJ Hackett, McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD 4878
One of Cairns' most famous adrenaline rushes, choose from 16 different jump styles from the first time jumper to the seasoned thrill seeker.
AUD169
Atherton Tablelands and Waterfalls Guided Tour
Cairns

Atherton Tablelands and Waterfalls Guided Tour

4.8
Meals included
from $149.00
Atherton Tablelands and Waterfalls Guided Tour
Waterfall Wanderers
19-21 Barry Street, Bungalow, QLD 4870
Join this Cairns waterfall day tour to swim in natural waterfalls, rock pools & see native wildlife and enjoy a delicious pub lunch.
AUD149
Cairns Giant Swing
Cairns

Cairns Giant Swing

5
from $99.00
Cairns Giant Swing
Skypark Cairns
AJ Hackett, McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD 4878
The Giant Swing is one of Australia's most unique adrenaline attractions - swing from 45m and at speeds of up to 120km/h alone or with friends.
AUD99
Full Day 4WD tour to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Cairns

Full Day 4WD tour to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation

4.8
Best seller
Meals included
from $229.00
Full Day 4WD tour to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Billy Tea Safaris
2/287 Draper St, Parramatta Park, QLD 4870
Experience a full-day 4WD tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with a small and personalised group and local driver guide.
AUD229
Paronella Park Entry Tickets
Cairns

Paronella Park Entry Tickets

4.9
from $57.00
Paronella Park Entry Tickets
Paronella Park
1671 Innisfail Japoon Rd, Mena Creek, QLD 4871
This is one of the most enchanting places you're likely to experience in Tropical North QLD - so book entry to Paronella Park online today!
AUD57
Cairns Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire - Half or Full Day
Cairns

Cairns Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire - Half or Full Day

4
from $249.00
Cairns Self-Drive Pontoon Boat Hire - Half or Full Day
Cairns Boat Hire
1 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Navigate Cairns' beautiful waterways with a self-drive pontoon boat, fishing, crabbing and relaxing as you explore Trinity Inlet and Admiralty Island.
AUD249
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Entry Tickets
Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Entry Tickets

5
from $24.00
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Entry Tickets
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
8 Rob Vievers Dr, Kuranda, QLD 4881
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia, and prides itself on providing a quality wildlife experience.
AUD24
Birdworld Kuranda Entry Tickets
Cairns

Birdworld Kuranda Entry Tickets

4.3
from $21.00
Birdworld Kuranda Entry Tickets
Birdworld Kuranda
Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, QLD 4879
Visit Australia's true "home of the birds" at Birdworld in Kuranda just 30 minutes from Cairns and 1 hour from Port Douglas - great for families!
AUD21
Kuranda Koala Gardens Entry Tickets
Cairns

Kuranda Koala Gardens Entry Tickets

4.3
from $21.00
Kuranda Koala Gardens Entry Tickets
Kuranda Koala Gardens
Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda, QLD 4879
Visit the home of the koalas in the Cairns region with tickets to the fun Koala Gardens where you'll see these cuddly creatures & other wildlife friends!
AUD21
Tully River Full Day White Water Rafting Adventure with Dinner
Cairns

Tully River Full Day White Water Rafting Adventure with Dinner

5
Best seller
Meals included
from $199.00
Tully River Full Day White Water Rafting Adventure with Dinner
Raging Thunder
76 Butler Street, Tully, QLD 4854
Enjoy a bit of a sleep in before experiencing some hard core rafting with this rafting adventure PLUS a hearty pub dinner at a traditional Qld country pub.
AUD199
KUR-Cow 60 Minute ATV Tour
Cairns

KUR-Cow 60 Minute ATV Tour

5
from $179.00
KUR-Cow 60 Minute ATV Tour
KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm
112 Barnwell Road, Kuranda, Qld 4881
Jump on this 60 minute guided ATV Tour to explore the tropical rainforest plus receive entry to the petting zoo on Kur-Cow Barnwell Farm.
AUD179
Kuranda Coach Tour with Rainforestation Nature Park Entry
Cairns

Kuranda Coach Tour with Rainforestation Nature Park Entry

from $112.00
Kuranda Coach Tour with Rainforestation Nature Park Entry
Tropic Wings Cairns Tours
278 Hartley Street, Bungalow, QLD 4870
The ultimate way to soak in the Tropical North QLD natural & cultural worlds - this Rainforestation and Kuranda tour is a full day trip from Cairns.
AUD112
Historic Village Herberton Tickets
Cairns

Historic Village Herberton Tickets

from $38.00
Historic Village Herberton Tickets
Historic Village Herberton
6 Broadway, Herberton, QLD 4887
Australia’s mining, timber and farming heritage lives on again at the Historic Village Herberton, just 90 minutes from Cairns.
AUD38
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Croc Feed Experience
Cairns

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Croc Feed Experience

5
from $150.00
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Croc Feed Experience
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti Beach, QLD 4879
Here is your chance to pole feed a huge croc by yourself at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures. Includes your entry to the park & a photo & certificate!
AUD150
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Breakfast with Koalas
Cairns

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Breakfast with Koalas

Meals included
from $76.00
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Breakfast with Koalas
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti Beach, QLD 4879
Spend your morning surrounded by beautiful scenery and accompanied by some furry friends with Hartley's Crocodile Adventures' Breakfast with the Koalas.
AUD76

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