Top Cairns & the Tropical North Bus Tours - page 3

Travel sustainably on this full-day experience to the Daintree and Mossman Gorge. With the combination of a brand-new electric coach and the participation in the Reforest programme, you will undertake a climate positive journey like no other. Immerse yourself in wildlife through recreated natural environments and learn about conservation efforts of the advanced eco-certified Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas on your Exclusive Wildlife Tour which includes morning tea. Connect with Indigenous culture through the traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Mossman Gorge, then join a guided walk through World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest before indulging in a delicious café lunch. Discover the unique mangrove ecosystem on a Daintree River cruise and search for wildlife including wild Estuarine Crocodiles. Relax and soak in the views on the way home of the Great Barrier Reef Drive, knowing you've chosen an eco-conscious adventure.

Explore Tropical Northern Queensland's Paronella Park with ease on this small-group tour from Cairns that includes dinner. Head first for the stunning Babinda Boulders for a guided rainforest walk or swim, then continue to Etty Bay, home to the southern cassowary. After a guided tour of Paronella Park, you have plenty of time to explore independently before dinner at a local hotel.

Begin your visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with breakfast in the company of a koala and its keeper. After morning hotel pickup in Cairns or Palm Cove, transfer to Hartley's in time for your hot Aussie breakfast and conversation with the keeper about the koalas. Then you can explore at your leisure: take a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to watch crocodiles feeding. Enjoy informative and entertaining wildlife presentations throughout the day, and see Australian wildlife up close, including kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and more.

Explore Northern Queensland’s natural beauty on a full-day tour of Cape Tribulation and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest from Cairns. Start the day spotting koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at a wildlife park in Port Douglas, then head to Cape Tribulation beach. Take a guided hike through the rainforest, looking out for native birds such as cassowaries. End with a cruise on the Daintree River and perhaps spy wild crocodiles.

Spend a full day on Fitzroy Island with fast catamaran transfers from Cairns and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace. Cruise from the Marlin Marina to the island, then enjoy up to seven hours to snorkel the surrounding reef, view marine life from a glass-bottom boat, relax on the beach, or walk rainforest trails within the national park. Choose from a range of packages, including simple transfers or options which include snorkeling or glass-bottom boat activities, depending on your interests and budget.

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats of Tropical Queensland. Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats, and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds. Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear! Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your driver guide shares stories and insights. Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café. Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art. Binna will personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.

Get a taste of the Atherton Tablelands during this 10-hour food tour and tasting experience from Cairns. Learn about how the volcanic soil allows cultivation of diverse range of produce and taste the spoils of this region. All tastings and meals are provided, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Find adventure in the vast Australian Outback on this comprehensive 3-day tour package. Discover the best of Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and the Outback. On your first day, cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a catamaran and snorkel in the clear waters at two Outer Reef sites. Spend a day riding to Chillagoe in a 4X4 vehicle with a local guide, and on your last day, explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Along the way, learn about the wildlife and ecology of the region from your naturalist driver-guide.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and a lush island rain forest on this catamaran tour to Green Island from Cairns. Create your own perfect day on this protected coral cay with a variety of activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, Seawalking, nature walks, and tours on a glass-bottom boat. Upgrade to include a delicious buffet lunch on board the catamaran and/or a ride in a semi-submarine. It’s a fantastic way to discover the underwater wonders of the world’s most famous reef.

Explore Northern Queensland’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Kuranda Rainforest on a full-day tour from Cairns. Take in the highlights of the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park with a thrilling Army Duck tour, followed by a guided tour of the Koala and Wildlife Park. Learn more about Kuranda’s unique Aboriginal heritage at the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, complete with traditional dancing, didgeridoo music, and spear-throwing demonstrations. Return transfers from Cairns hotels are included.

On this full-day tour, take an adventure into the bush to find some of Queensland’s lushest rainforest and hidden waterfalls. Explore caves and find even moer waterfalls, and follow your knowledgeable local guide to find hidden gems. Listen to indigenous folk stories about the region. Slide down a natural rock slide at Josephine Falls.

Enjoy a fun-filled day exploring Kuranda and the rainforest on this great-value guided tour from Cairns. Travel to Rainforestation Nature Park and experience the famous Army Duck amphibious vehicle, cruising through lush rainforest and waterways. Meet iconic Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos, then enjoy free time to explore Kuranda Village and its vibrant markets. Return to Cairns aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing through World Heritage rainforest, spectacular gorges and hand-carved tunnels.

While it doesn’t take long to get from Port Douglas to the wilderness of the Daintree and Mossman Gorge, effectively exploring the area can be difficult on your own. Take a small-group tour to cruise along the Daintree River, spotting crocodiles, and learn about the flora, fauna, and cultural history of the rainforest from your driver-guide. Included snacks and lunch help you stay energized throughout the day.

Discover the wild jungle, remote beaches, and unique wildlife of Australia’s Tropical North on this private, full-day tour from Cairns—no need to plan routes or book separate activities. This guided experience combines a rainforest walk in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park, a swim in the clear waters of the Mossman River, and a wildlife-spotting cruise on the Daintree River. After lunch, continue to Cape Tribulation to enjoy coastal views and see where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.

This full-day tour from Cairns allows you to visit Paronella Park, Herberton Village, and Granite Gorge in a single day. Round-trip transportation from central Cairns, as well as a light lunch, are included.

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning eco-tourism attraction - the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! Discover native Australian wildlife as you stroll through the parks' woodland and rainforest areas and enjoy a Wetland Cruise for an exciting close-up view of saltwater crocodiles! Observe these prehistoric predators from a specially designed boat, as you cruise through the melaleuca wetlands. *Operates on select days as per Cairns Cruise Ship Schedule

Take two days to explore the Cairns region on a group tour that visits the Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest. Go to spectacular national parks with waterfalls, lakes, volcanic craters, and ancient rain forest tracts, stopping at destinations such as Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Mossman Gorge, and Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park. Includes two lunches, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Explore the enchanting Kuranda region with the Deluxe tour that combines a scenic railway journey and a visit to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. This 9-hour adventure begins with a coach pickup from Cairns/Palm Cove/Port Douglas, leading you to the Rainforestation Nature Park. Experience the Army Duck rainforest ride and the captivating Pamagirri Aboriginal cultural show and visit Australian wildlife in Wildlife Park. Savor a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch before immersing yourself in the magic of thousands of butterflies at the sanctuary. Conclude day with a scenic ride back to Cairns (or Freshwater Station for Palm Cove and Port Douglas guests) on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, surrounded by stunning rainforest views.

Take to the treetops for a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with this customizable full-day tour from Port Douglas. Ride the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, browse the stalls at the Kuranda Heritage Markets, or pay a visit to Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, or Kuranda Koala Gardens (extra cost).

Save money by booking this 2-day package—covering a 4x4 adventure to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, plus an adventure to Chillagoe—for a full Aussie Outback experience. Your local tour guide navigates the vast Outback and rainforest for you—all you have to do is enjoy yourself.

Start the morning at Palm Cove (weather permitting) before heading to Rainforestation Nature Park for two standout experiences: an Army Duck rainforest tour aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle, and the Koala and Wildlife Park, where you meet koalas, kangaroos, crocs, and cassowary. Spend two hours exploring Kuranda Village at your own pace, then finish with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, gliding above the ancient rainforest canopy with Barron Gorge views and two intermediate station stops. Your local guide shares stories and insights throughout. Small group, maximum 10 guests. Air-conditioned coach. Kids pricing available.

Get your thrills on this two-day fun-filled water excursion in Cairns. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the Atherton Tablelands and cruise down rockslides, swim in volcanic crater lakes, and kick back beneath free-flowing streams. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch at Australia’s largest timber pub and go white water rafting on grade 3 rapids in Barron Gorge National Park.

Join us to explore the history and cultural significance of the majestic Cathedral Fig and Lake Barrine on the Atherton Tablelands on this 2-hour private tag-along tour. You meet your guide at the Cathedral Fig Tree carpark in Danbulla National Park where you will take a guided cultural walk through the rainforest to learn about the traditional rainforest Aboriginal lifestyles, and the role that fig trees play in cultural practices. Here you will also view a cultural display and presentation to learn about tools and weapons, foods, and traditional seasons. Getting back in your vehicle, you will follow your guide to Lake Barrine, just a 15-minute drive down the road. Gather by the lakeside where your guide will explain the creation story of the lake in Yidinji belief, and how the story is confirmed through scientific evidence. You will also take a short walk to view two ancient Kauri Pines and learn about the region's timber harvesting history, and its lasting impacts on the rainforest.

Get ready for the ultimate Tropical North Queensland adventure with two unforgettable days of thrills, natural beauty, and pure fun. Day 1, is all about heart-pounding excitement as you take on the mighty Tully River – regarded as Australia’s premier white-water rafting destination. Expert guides will help you tackle the challenging grade 3–4 rapids, while taking in the jaw-dropping rainforest scenery. This is an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget. Day 2, slow the pace and soak up the magic of the Atherton Tablelands on a breathtaking waterfall and rainforest tour. Discover cascading falls, crystal-clear swimming holes, and ancient rainforest trails. Swim beneath famous waterfalls, spot native wildlife, and take in sweeping mountain and valley views. This is the perfect way to experience the very best of the region – from wild rivers to tranquil rainforest escapes. Note: River Levy $35 per person can be paid on the day of travel for Tully River Rafting.