Things to do in Cairns Beaches

Activities, attractions and tours

A beach with a man reading a book and a woman sunbathing.
A large public swimming pool with people swimming and playing, surrounded by buildings and mountains in the background.
A swimming pool with people, palm trees, and a lifeguard in a yellow shirt.
A ferry docked at a pier with a mountainous backdrop.
A waterfront with a wooden bridge, modern buildings, and lush greenery.

Things to do

passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

€21
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

€18
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay & Reef Cruise

Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef

€112
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket

€13
per adult
Cairns: Koalas and Creatures Entry Ticket
relaxing at the deck of a ship in Australia

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

€168
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
The Cairns Museum is two blocks walk from Cairns Esplanade and the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal - Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns -

Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket

€9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Single Admission Ticket
Couple snorkeling among abundant coral reefs and marine species at the Green Island Reef in Cairns

Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

€61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
colorful butterfly resting on leaf at butterfly sanctuary in Cairns

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission

€15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class

Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets

€175
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
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Palm Cove Beach

9.0/10 (4,218 reviews)
Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.
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Green Island

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