Cairns Tours

Cairns

Cairns Unleashed: Reef, Rainforest & Road-Trip Adventures
If you want sun, salt and a story to tell, Cairns is your wild. Sandwiched between the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Wet Tropics Rainforest, it’s the only place where you can snorkel with turtles in the morning and be knee deep in jungle by lunch. The vibe? Flip flops, cold drinks and endless ways to fill your days.
Start on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, ziplining above the canopy like you’re in an action movie, then head north to cruise the Daintree River for crocs or cool off in Mossman Gorge’s freshwater pools. Want a taste of true remoteness? Take the coastal road to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest roots tangle right into the reef. And for an island fix, hop over to Fitzroy or Green Island for cheap snorkel gear hire and coral gardens straight off the beach.
Cairns is backpacker heaven — heaps of hostels, cheap eats and group tours that sort everything from reef trips to waterfall circuits. Multi-day packages up to the Atherton Tablelands or along the Cape York track bundle adventure with culture, visiting Aboriginal lands where guides share bush foods and Dreaming stories.
The best part? Wild travel with a conscience. Most operators are eco-certified, gear’s included, and groups are small, so the vibe stays personal. From sunset beers by the lagoon to nights under the southern stars, Cairns is where your Aussie adventure really takes off — no suitcases, no schedules, just the open tropics.

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