Cairns Day Tours & Activities

If you’re looking to visit some picturesque islands while you’re in Cairns, we’d recommend adding Fitzroy Island and Green Island to the top of your list! These picturesque destinations are the definition of island paradise, boasting beautiful beaches, calm turquoise waters, and an abundance of tropical wildlife. 

If you’re travelling with young kids and are keen to experience the highlights from Cairns, half-day tours might just be the perfect solution! These kid-friendly trips will help you see some of the best spots around Cairns without tiring the kids out too much. 

Explore one of Cairns’ most beautiful canyons on the Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience, start your day by enjoying breakfast with koalas, or swim along the reef on a half-day tour to Green Island. Discover all these tours and more with Backpacker Deals and start planning your perfect family holiday today!

Thanks to its convenient location, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised by just how many iconic destinations you can travel to from Cairns in just one day! 

If you’d like to tick off two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day, a visit to Cape Tribulation is a must! This site connects the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest and is conveniently located less than 3 hours away from Cairns, making it the perfect day trip destination. 

You can also travel to Kuranda, explore the Cattana Wetlands, visit Barron Falls, and journey through the Atherton Tablelands in one swift trip. This day tour offers an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the tropical wonderland that is Far North Queensland, making it a great option for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike! 

Kuranda is located less than an hour away from Cairns, making it a highly convenient location for a day trip. You can either drive there yourself or join a tour that offers pick-up and drop-off services from different locations around Cairns for added convenience.