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Shore Excursions in Cairns & the Tropical North: Compare 29 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in AUD 29 options compared

Our top pick is Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive (4.5 h, ★ 4.8 (1,627)). Well-rated options start at A$89.10 from, per person, and 26 of 29 options offer free cancellation.

Our picks

Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Best overall

Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

4.5 h · ★ 4.8 (1,627) A$130 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 10 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing
Lowest price

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

4.5 h · ★ 4.7 (745) A$89.10 from, per person
Free cancellation
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper
Shortest

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

40 min · ★ 4.8 (255) A$289 from, per person
Free cancellation
Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Free cancellation
4.5 h ★ 4.8 (1,627) A$130
from, per person		 Check
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
12 h ★ 4.9 (697) A$160
from, per person		 Check
Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour
Free cancellation
11 h ★ 4.7 (767) A$170
from, per person		 Check
Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour
Free cancellation
6.5 h ★ 4.9 (240) A$120
from, per person		 Check
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
Free cancellation
7 h ★ 4.8 (164) A$260
from, per person		 Check
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
Free cancellation
10 h–12 h ★ 4.6 (2,062) A$239
from, per person		 Check
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper
Free cancellation
40 min ★ 4.8 (255) A$289
from, per person		 Check
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing
Free cancellation
4.5 h ★ 4.7 (745) A$89.10
from, per person		 Check
Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
Free cancellation
2 h ★ 5.0 (108) A$189
from, per person		 Check
Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest
Free cancellation Likely to sell out
3 h ★ 4.6 (58) A$355
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 29 options

  1. Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
    Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive 4.5 h · ★ 4.8 (1,627)
    Free cancellation
    A$130 from, per person Check availability
  2. Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive
    Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive 12 h · ★ 4.9 (697)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    A$160 from, per person Check availability
  3. Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour
    Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour 11 h · ★ 4.7 (767)
    Free cancellation
    A$170 from, per person Check availability
  4. Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour
    Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour 6.5 h · ★ 4.9 (240)
    Free cancellation
    A$120 from, per person Check availability
  5. Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
    Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway 7 h · ★ 4.8 (164)
    Free cancellation
    A$260 from, per person Check availability
  6. Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
    Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip 10 h–12 h · ★ 4.6 (2,062)
    Free cancellation
    A$239 from, per person Check availability
  7. Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper
    Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper 40 min · ★ 4.8 (255)
    Free cancellation
    A$289 from, per person Check availability
  8. Cairns Rainforest River Tubing
    Cairns Rainforest River Tubing 4.5 h · ★ 4.7 (745)
    Free cancellation
    A$89.10 from, per person Check availability
  9. Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
    Bungy Jump Experience at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett 2 h · ★ 5.0 (108)
    Free cancellation
    A$189 from, per person Check availability
  10. Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest
    Cairns: Tandem Skydive Experience over Reef & Rainforest 3 h · ★ 4.6 (58)
    Free cancellation Likely to sell out
    A$355 from, per person Check availability
  11. Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour
    Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour 12 h · ★ 5.0 (29)
    A$1,880 from, per person Check availability
  12. Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise
    Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise 8.5 h · ★ 4.7 (32)
    Free cancellation
    A$271 from, per person Check availability
  13. Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
    Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall 5 h · ★ 5.0 (20)
    A$1,171 from, per person Check availability
  14. Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours.
    Herberton Historical Village Day Trip from Cairns - One of the best ever tours. 8 h–10 h · ★ 4.7 (18)
    Free cancellation Private
    A$1,400 from, per person Check availability
  15. Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls
    Explorer Tour by Cairns Waterfalls 5 h–6 h · ★ 4.5 (21)
    Free cancellation Private
    A$149 from, per person Check availability
  16. Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers
    Kuranda Express: Skyrail & Railway Self-Guided Tour w/ Transfers 9 h · ★ 4.7 (11)
    Free cancellation
    A$220 from, per person Check availability
  17. Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour
    Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour 8 h · ★ 4.7 (6)
    Free cancellation
    A$299 from, per person Check availability
  18. Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
    Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour 10 h · ★ 5.0 (5)
    Free cancellation
    A$285 from, per person Check availability
  19. Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland
    Cairns hidden gems, Historic Village Herberton and Tableland 9 h · ★ 4.8 (4)
    Free cancellation
    A$318 from, per person Check availability
  20. Cairns City Half Day Tour
    Cairns City Half Day Tour 4 h · ★ 5.0 (1)
    Free cancellation
    A$180 from, per person Check availability
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