Cairns Sightseeing Day Tours
Explore top attractions and tourist destinations on Cairns with sightseeing day tours!
Cairns is a fascinating city located in north Queensland, blessed with rich history and evergreen terrains. It’s only natural to be blindsided by the fact that it is the Gateway city to the Great Barrier Reef that runs along its coast; but to be fair, inland Cairns boasts scenery that’s just as impressive! The best way to explore the city and discover its attractions is through sightseeing day tours from Cairns. Be it a half-day or a full-day trip, these experiential sightseeing tours give you a glimpse into the rich history of the city, its prominent landmarks and its evergreen landscapes.
Kuranda is Cairns’ most popular day tour destination – a mountain village known for its free-spirited flair, that adds a burst of colour to the World Heritage-listed rainforest. And the amazing modes of transportation to get you there include a scenic rail ride and a Skyrail gondola ride!
Barron Gorge National Park is replete with rugged mountains, steep ravines, cascading waterfalls, rainforests with rich wildlife. Nature’s got you covered here with waterfall trails, rainforest walks, freshwater pools in volcanic craters and gigantic 500-year-old strangler fig trees!
An hour or so west of Cairns lies the Atherton Tablelands, a fascinating combination of rolling hills, tropical rainforests, timeless villages and farmland. Hot-air ballooning over the Tablelands is a very popular activity and a unique way to see the city.
The city too is home to plenty of attractions that are perfect for sightseeing. St. Monica’s Cathedral with its stained-glass windows is a prime attraction, not to mention the Botanic Garden and its guided walk. Another attraction, the Tjapukai Cultural Park, reveals the the cultural origin of Australia dating back to 40,000 years. Here you can participate in traditional Aboriginal dances and fire-making and probably learn how to throw a spear and play a didgeridoo!
Don’t miss out on these enriching sightseeing day tours that Cairns has to offer!
Full Day North Australia Daintree Dreaming Tour
Combo of Aboriginal culture & Daintree rainforest! Coastal walk, local guide, traditional fishing, damper & lunch!
- Explore World Heritage Listed Daintree & Mossman Gorge
- 3 diverse ecosystems: beach, mangrove & coastal reefs
- Aboriginal fishing & gathering experience at Cooya Beach
- Smoking ritual, lunch & swim at Mossman Gorge
Brett's Kuranda Small Group Half Day Tour - Late Start
Premium small-group (max 13 guests) Kuranda tour! Cableway & Scenic Train rides! Sunset at Palm Cove beach!
- Small-group tour to Kuranda & Palm Cove (max 13 guests)
- Rainforest views on Skyrail Cableway & Scenic Train
- Authentic village experience at Kuranda with expert guide
- Discover Palm Cove galleries & cafes; sunset views
Tjapukai By Night Fire Tour
Authentic Aboriginal experience! Night fire tour with corroboree celebration, fire-making, dinner buffet and more.
- Welcome canapés and Didgeridoo journey
- Corroboree celebration and night fire dance
- Fire-making ceremony and delicious dinner buffet
- Fireball shooting, fireside farewell and photo ops
Cairns Aquarium Basic Admissions Pass
All-day basic admissions pass to Cairns Aquarium! Explore 10 tropical North Queensland ecosystems & 71 habitats.
- Explore Cairns aquarium for a full day with a basic pass
- See 10 North Queensland ecosystems & 71 habitats
- Enjoy presentations like River Monsters, Life of Sharks etc
- Make the most of habitat talks, animal feeds & touch tanks
Spirit Of Cairns Trinity Inlet Waterside Lunch Cruise
2.5-hour scenic cruise on a luxury catamaran to Trinity Inlet! Enjoy 3-course buffet lunch with seafood options.
- 2.5-hour cruise to Trinity Outlet & open waters of Cairns
- 3-course buffet lunch with multiple seafood options
- Spacious outer decks; spectacular day views
- Fully licensed bar on board
Tjapukai By Day - General Admission
Experience Aboriginal culture up-close! Explore their lifestyle, artworks, cooking techniques and more.
- Know about Aboriginal culture, cooking & lifestyle
- Corroboree celebration & fire making ceremony
- Insight into unique bygone cooking techniques
- Learn spear-throwing and master boomerang skills
Spirit Of Cairns Trinity Inlet Waterside Dinner Cruise
2.5 hour dinner cruise to Trinity Inlet & waterfront precincts in Cairns! 3-course buffet dinner with seafood options.
- Cruise to Trinity Inlet & Cairns waterfront areas for 2.5hrs
- 3-course buffet dinner; enjoy tropical & seafood options
- Spacious outer decks that offer stunning night views
- Live entertainment + fully licensed bar on board
Full Day North Australia Daintree Dreaming Tour with Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk
All-inclusive tour with Dreamtime Walk, Aboriginal culture & rainforest combo! Local guide, fishing, damper & lunch!
- Complete Aboriginal experience with Dreamtime Walk
- Lush rainforest exploration at Daintree & Mossman Gorge
- Beach, mangrove & coastal reef ecosystems in 1 tour
- Smoking ritual, lunch & swim at Mossman Gorge
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