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Far North Queensland is the one place where the reef animals and the rainforest animals are half an hour apart, and this category is where they are bookable: 35 tickets and tours from €13. It covers the crocodile parks north of the city, the aquarium in town, the koala and butterfly sanctuaries up in Kuranda, and the guided night walks where most of the rainforest actually wakes up.
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42 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.
⏱ 1 hour · 4.7 (552)
Experience the Daintree Rainforest the best way. Enjoy a scenic river cruise and learn all about the fascinating tropical ecosystem along the way. Spot animals in their natural…
from €21.59 per person
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⏱ 5.5 - 6.5 hours · 4.7 (504)
Spend the afternoon at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, with return transfers. Explore the park, watch the snake and crocodile shows, learn about the animals, and enjoy a wetland…
from €80.18 per person
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· 4.6 (482)
Visit Australia’s most spectacular aquarium. Explore stunning aquatic wildlife from 2 World Heritage-listed areas. Sea a huge variety of marine life and travel through ecosystem…
from €37.62 per person
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· 4.6 (474)
Explore Daintree River on a one-hour wildlife cruise departing Daintree Village. As the tropical rainforest sweeps down to the water's edge, look out for crocodiles, birds,…
from €24.36 per person
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· 4.8 (399)
Discover the wild world of Australian native animals and exotic wildlife at a wildlife sanctuary 1 hour north of Cairns. See wombats, kangaroos, koalas, reptiles, birds, and more.
from €30.84 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (212)
Spot rare wildlife like the platypus, tree kangaroos, musky rat-kangaroos, and forest dragons on an uncrowded, personal tour. Then spot the nocturnal animals when the rainforest…
from €135.68 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.6 (154)
Explore the Daintree River on a wildlife cruise. Join our expert guide for an hour-long adventure, discovering unique flora, fauna, and elusive estuarine crocodiles. Book your a…
from €27.66 per person
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⏱ 1 - 2.5 hours · 4.7 (126)
When the sun goes down, Cairns Botanic Gardens come alive. Join an expert wildlife photographer on a small-group night walk to spot frogs, spiders, possums, and nocturnal insects.
from €37 per person
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· 4.4 (120)
Journey through Australia’s diverse landscapes for a family fun and educational-focused experience at Cairns Koalas and Creatures. Create unforgettable memories and bring home a…
from €39.47 per person
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· 4.8 (120)
Spend a full day at one of Cairns' most popular attractions with an entry ticket to the Cairns Aquarium and enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
from €49.96 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (117)
12:50pm - 5:30pm. This is the perfect Daintree tour for those who are short on time. Look for crocodiles on the Daintree River Cruise and enjoy a guided walk and swim at stunnin…
from €110.40 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.6 (115)
Rainforestation has three unique experiences, situated in the midst of World Heritage Rainforest. These experiences include: Army Duck Rainforest Tours, Pamagirri Aboriginal Exp…
from €43.79 per person
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· 4.3 (113)
Visit the Kuranda Koala Gardens and get up close to some of Australia’s unique wildlife. Meet the resident animals and ask about optional animal photos on arrival.
from €14.80 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.7 (88)
As the sun goes down on the Great Barrier Reef, a whole new world awakens. Get a glimpse into this unique nocturnal world on an exclusive guided night tour of the aquarium.
from €54.89 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 4.7 (70)
Kuranda Boarding Pass offers pre-allocated seating on the famous Kuranda scenic rail for the journey to Kuranda. Tour includes one way Skyrail,then a transfer to Hartley's C…
from €175.77 per person
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· 4.7 (65)
Explore the Lower Daintree River, commencing near Daintree Ferry. Spot abundant wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles from the boat. Includes bonus cruise option from Daintre…
from €24.36 per person
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· 4.1 (64)
Get up close and personal with incredible wildlife with access to 3 great attractions. This includes entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld Kuranda, and The Australian Butter…
from €40.70 per person
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· 4.4 (52)
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia, home to over 1,200 magnificent tropical butterflies, including the majestic green…
from €15.42 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.4 (46)
Spot wild crocodiles and speed up your jet ski on this epic 1-hour adventure through Cairns’ mangrove-lined waterways. Thrills, nature, and fun—no license or experience needed!
from €108.55 per person
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· 4.5 (37)
Experience some of Australia's fantastic native animals and have the chance to meet koalas, wombats, freshwater crocodiles, and more in a lush rainforest habitat.
from €26.52 per person
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· 5.0 (21)
Explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef at the Cairns Aquarium and discover the secrets of ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs with this combo ticket.
from €62.72 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 5.0 (21)
Join a guided tour from Cairns and immerse yourself in the natural world. Visit the Wildlife Habitat, connect with Aboriginal culture, take a walk in a rainforest, and cruise al…
from €159.74 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 3.9 (16)
Swim under waterfalls, spot wild platypus and cassowary, and explore the Atherton Tablelands with Cairns' top-rated small-group eco guide.
from €141.23 per person
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· 2.8 (10)
Journey through Australia’s diverse landscapes for a family fun and educational-focused experience with this entry ticket to Cairns Koalas and Creatures. Get up close to animals…
from €12.95 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.2 (7)
Ride a Jet ski through Cairns' Trinity Inlet on a fully guided, one hour tour with a local experienced guide. No license or experience needed, with a real chance of spotting…
from €122.82 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.6 (5)
Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures - the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! Explore the park and enjoy a Wetland Cruise for an exciting close-up view o…
from €80.18 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (5)
Cairns Botanic Gardens hides insects, spiders, and fungi most visitors never see. Expert macro photographer Bridgette Gower shows you exactly where to look.
from €49.34 per person
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· 5.0 (5)
Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the Cairns Aquarium and explore the Tomb of the Pharaohs with a combo ticket. See 16,000 fish and aquatic animals and learn abo…
from €62.72 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (4)
Paddle from Palm Cove Beach to Double Island on a guided kayak tour. Snorkel in the Inner Great Barrier Reef, explore the island's mangroves, and keep an eye out for marine…
from €73.39 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (3)
Go behind-the-scenes on this insightful private tour. Enjoy the exclusive opportunity to hand-feed cownose stingrays and learn how sea turtles are rehabilitated at the Turtle Ho…
from €184.41 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.3 (2)
Experience Cairns: encounter wildlife, discover city highlights, wander tropical gardens, savour Devonshire tea, and finish at Palm Cove by the Coral Sea.
from €120.26 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (2)
Join a guided kayak tour from Palm Cove and explore Double Island. Paddle through the waters, look for sea turtles and dolphins, and learn about bush foods and medicines from yo…
from €62.45 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 2.0 (1)
In just two easy hours, search for wild wallabies in the dark with your guide, then admire the Milky Way and Southern Cross over Cairns and learn to photograph the night sky on…
from €88.81 per person
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⏱ 5h 30m · 5.0 (1)
Discover the local wildlife and coffee of Mareeba on a half-day tour from Cairns. Feed the cute wild rock wallabies and look for wild kangaroos and other animals.
from €111.35 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Explore Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and relax at Palm Cove on a day trip from Cairns. See koalas, wombats, and kangaroos, and enjoy a crocodile cruise and feeding show.
from €191.50 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Join a half-day wildlife tour from Cairns to Mareeba with a Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Granite Gorge Nature Park, hand-feed wallabies, and enjoy free photos of your tour.
from €118.41 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Explore the Atherton Tablelands on a guided tour from Cairns. Spot wildlife, visit the Curtain Fig Tree, and enjoy a stargazing photo session with a professional photographer.
from €240.53 per person
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⏱ 14 hours 0
Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail, then look for kangaroos and platypus, hand-feed wallabies and enjoy stargazing with a Japanese-speaking guide.
from €301.96 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Head out on a full-day cart adventure through the Atherton Tablelands in search of wild kangaroos. Along the way, spot platypus in the wild and feed wild rock wallabies at Grani…
from €199.08 per person
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⏱ 10 hours 0
Hand-feed wild rock wallabies at Granite Gorge, explore Kuranda village and glide over the rainforest on the Skyrail, with hotel transfers and a photographer guide.
from €179.10 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Spend a full day exploring the Atherton Tablelands with a Japanese-speaking guide. Search for wild platypus, feed rock wallabies, and sample local coffee and mango wine.
from €154.68 per person
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⏱ 1 hour 0
Join a guided tour of a bat sanctuary near Atherton. Learn about bats, see and hear microbats on a bat detector, and meet ambassador bats up close.
from €21.59 per person
Check availability →Before you book: Cheap entry tickets and guided tours sit side by side here, and they are not the same product: a park ticket gets you through the gate, a tour usually includes the transfer from Cairns, which is the expensive part. Feeding and handling sessions run to fixed times that are set by the park, not by your arrival — if a particular show is the reason you are going, check its schedule rather than the opening hours.
Before you book
The outer reef has the better coral and costs you the day: about 90 minutes by boat each way and eight to nine hours door to door. Green Island and Fitzroy are much closer, cheaper and calmer, and you can sit on a beach between swims. If you only have one reef day and do not get seasick, take the outer reef.
Not in the city itself. The waterfront is a tidal mudflat on an estuary that is crocodile habitat, which is why the free Esplanade Lagoon exists — patrolled, netted off and open all year. Real beaches start north of the city, and from November to May they are swum behind stinger nets.
From roughly November to May, box jellyfish and Irukandji are present in coastal waters. Reef operators hand out full-body stinger suits in that period and the trips run as normal — it is a matter of wearing the suit, not of cancelling the day. On shore, swim only inside the netted enclosures or in the lagoon.
Only on some days. The operator states that the cableway does not run on Mondays and Tuesdays until the end of October 2026, and that from 19 August to 1 November 2026 it runs as a shortened Kuranda–Barron Falls loop during the upgrade works. The Scenic Railway has its own separate maintenance dates, so check both before booking a combo.
Not for the reef. Every reef boat leaves from Cairns and most operators pick up in the city, so a car sits in a car park all day. It pays off for the north and the hinterland — Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands — where a tour ties you to one route. Remember that Australia drives on the left.
The outer reef crossing is open sea and takes about 90 minutes each way. The inner reef around Green and Fitzroy Island is a much shorter, more sheltered run, and the rainforest and Tablelands days involve no boat at all. What helps on board without any medication: an early departure when the sea is calmer, a seat amidships and eyes on the horizon. Anything beyond that belongs in a conversation with a pharmacy before you travel.
from €69.69 · Available today
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