Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Cairns January 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Cairns ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cairns Types of activities [Cairns travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Cairns.dx6052994) ![Cairns which includes landscape views, colourful reefs and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40181-Great-Barrier-Reef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns showing zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40205-Cairns-Tropical-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns showing dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40202-Cairns-Tropical-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Tourism and Events 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Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/343300/7040579a-2675-4c13-ad73-6c46e8bf8f48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforestation Tour 8h 30m 9.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $268 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-rainforestation-tour.a343300.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399015/a838d886-d48f-40f4-9601-3e9af0412a8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience 8h 9.2/10 18 reviews Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunlover-reef-cruises-cairns-great-barrier-reef-experience.a1399015.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4231150/655d9bd4-21f4-4c26-b55c-5a7743b2f710.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets 7h 45m 9.6/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $257 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kuranda-scenic-rail-skyrail-includi.a4231150.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/730507/9c7f5dd8-7dfa-4f9f-803c-990da2ec98d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise 9h 9.8/10 63 reviews Free cancellation available CA $235 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ocean-freedom-great-barrier-reef-luxury-snorkel-and-dive-cruise.a730507.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/721350/a5691ba2-f5bf-4b37-a582-b92d142482a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Free 25 guest Great Barrier Reef & visit Green Island Tour 9h 10/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $260 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ocean-free-green-island-and-great-barrier-reef-snorkel-cruise.a721350.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/395998/4b3c7a72-1bcf-45f0-814a-aff95c30b04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day 3h 30m+ 8.8/10 43 reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5089588/a633c890-ae4e-4781-b9dc-bf4a25948cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Port Douglas: Kuranda via Scenic Rail or Skyrail Option 8h+ Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-port-douglas-kuranda-via-scenic-rail-or-skyrail-option.a5089588.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/807392/0285d145-1551-4804-90c9-16c038556970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise 8h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $275 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-cruise.a807392.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426730/0ffdabbf-a06e-4503-8177-bf31dfb56b12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour 9h 9.6/10 151 reviews Free cancellation available CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise-snorkelling-tour.a426730.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184517/f5767318-deaf-4e2d-823e-1896914bc386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise 6h+ 8.6/10 175 reviews Free cancellation available CA $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184517.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/292431/be358edc-14c0-41e4-9354-5090e73df5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise 4h 8.6/10 95 reviews Free cancellation available CA $112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-cat-green-island-half-day-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a292431.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/395998/4b3c7a72-1bcf-45f0-814a-aff95c30b04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day 3h 30m+ 8.8/10 43 reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/807392/0285d145-1551-4804-90c9-16c038556970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silverswift Dive & Snorkel Cruise 8h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $275 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/silverswift-dive-snorkel-cruise.a807392.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138649/995f1247-6b46-4915-b8fc-ceab7f0feb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour 10h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $222 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-full-day-tour.a2138649.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/428695/fc02908e-9704-419d-bacd-5c2dd6f4e614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package 9h 7.8/10 24 reviews Free cancellation available CA $367 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-outer-great-barrier-reef-helicopter-package.a428695.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184860/4b36237e-5cfe-421c-93b8-24f41bce2fc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reef Magic - Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience 8h 9/10 62 reviews Free cancellation available CA $293 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/marine-world-experience-outer-great-barrier-reef-cruise.a184860.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5209100/d2e2d8b6-71a8-47f5-a66a-2fd775b25655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure 4h 30m 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-ocean-safari-tour.a5209100.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Paronella Park Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5085891/f9277bc8-9422-4c11-bf9a-6dd97dcbedac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Paronella Park Ticket Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-paronella-park-ticket.a5085891.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46486803/ed3f1241-b914-4ff2-8eb1-af426df0fc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $253 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-mossman-gorge-cape-tribulation-premium-day-tour.a46486803.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48314902/e2dd02cb-8fd9-4d56-9fb3-b8106475258e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-great-barrier-reef-and-fitzroy-island-boat-tour.a48314902.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596181/cdba5e8e-810f-4fb1-ae8a-f9af98360e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise 1h 6/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5201659/d7c554fc-5561-44dc-86cc-3f5469b424f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour 9h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $241 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-green-island-great-barrier-reef-sailing-tour.a5201659.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46486803/ed3f1241-b914-4ff2-8eb1-af426df0fc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $253 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-mossman-gorge-cape-tribulation-premium-day-tour.a46486803.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Sunset River Cruise with Snack and Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47986412/eadbe955-72fd-4675-bd30-620896ef8fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Sunset River Cruise with Snack and Drinks 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-sunset-river-cruise-with-snack-and-drinks.a47986412.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Discover Cairns: Cairns River Cruise & City Sights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44903562/dbe47b9f-568a-4e66-a73b-11b79fa9d5af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Cairns: Cairns River Cruise & City Sights Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $213 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-cairns-cairns-river-cruise-city-sights-tour.a44903562.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44642997/9ea00524-ee3e-4df8-9321-430cce40b487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day White Water Rafting From Cairns or Mission Beach 6h 30m+ 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $167 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tully-river-rafting-guided-rafting-trip-with-dinner.a44642997.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Paronella, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44504398/913d4a9b-b58e-49af-9420-50bf9389a20a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Paronella, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $218 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/paronella-park-lake-barrine-and-milla-milla-falls-day-tour.a44504398.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5203764/a0f63504-800a-4dff-982e-42365f94f20f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Boat Trip 2d 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $613 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-2-day-great-barrier-reef-dive-and-snorkel-boat-trip.a5203764.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/395998/4b3c7a72-1bcf-45f0-814a-aff95c30b04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fitzroy Island Adventures - Full Day or Half Day 3h 30m+ 8.8/10 43 reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fitzroy-island-adventures-full-day-or-half-day.a395998.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138649/995f1247-6b46-4915-b8fc-ceab7f0feb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour 10h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $222 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-full-day-tour.a2138649.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190067/7a5c314d-250e-45b2-ba6a-66c6668e8d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour 11h 20m 9.4/10 35 reviews Free cancellation available CA $221 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138634/21abb0ab-5f2a-44e5-bb6c-f4210e7169f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns 11h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $222 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chillagoe-caves-and-outback-day-trip-from-cairns.a2138634.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4x...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734386/e6ed310c-d6d7-4360-97ae-9f93e3e263ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4x... 5h Free cancellation available CA $171 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/barron-gorge-and-kuranda-national-park-half-day-rainforest-and-waterfall-4x4-tour-from-cairns.a734386.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48313422/c3680f3a-bec9-4e6b-ae0b-89183221afb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-canopy-ziplining-tour.a48313422.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220004/cf2fb933-5c51-4c19-bfe8-3b69bb949d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall 5h CA $1,089 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-half-day-tour-exclusive-world-heritage-rainforest-and-waterfall-tour-from-cairns.a1220004.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![From Cairns: Kuranda Day Trip with Petting Zoo and Quad Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47913340/71f60e7a-e3cd-499b-84db-c632a802c4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Cairns: Kuranda Day Trip with Petting Zoo and Quad Ride 8h Free cancellation available CA $250 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-cairns-kuranda-day-trip-with-petting-zoo-and-quad-ride.a47913340.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Kuranda Half Day Including Quad Bike Experience and Petting Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3963707/e648b7b7-6e04-4b35-8f85-469871dd1f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kuranda Half Day Including Quad Bike Experience and Petting Zoo 8h Free cancellation available CA $241 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/quad-bike-ride-with-petting-zoo-experience-in-kuranda-from-cairns.a3963707.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ![Cairns: Dinghie (tinny) Boat Hire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49220438/c003d2c5-0948-4379-8e45-b6be25e37ae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Dinghie (tinny) Boat Hire 4h+ Free cancellation available CA $176 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cairns-dinghie-tinny-boat-hire.a49220438.activity-details?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052994&location=Cairns&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/428695/fc02908e-9704-419d-bacd-5c2dd6f4e614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day 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