- Travel to Cairns
- Cairns Aquarium visit Discover the natural wonders of The Great Barrier Reef, The Wet Tropics, The Gulf Savannah and Cape York regions as you explore the only aquarium in the world dedicated exclusively to the habitats and species of tropical North Queensland.
- Cairns cultural sunset cruise
Cairns: Connections to Country
Engage with Australia’s tropical ecosystems and First Nations culture on this 4-day adventure! Cruise through diverse mangrove ecosystems with an Indigenous guide and discover where ancient knowledge meets modern science. Explore the Daintree through a guided Dreamtime experience, contribute to hands-on rainforest restoration, and examine the Great Barrier Reef through a marine biologist’s perspective and a First Nations cultural lens.
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Cairns: Connections to Country
Engage with Australia’s tropical ecosystems and First Nations culture on this 4-day adventure! Cruise through diverse mangrove ecosystems with an Indigenous guide and discover where ancient knowledge meets modern science. Explore the Daintree through a guided Dreamtime experience, contribute to hands-on rainforest restoration, and examine the Great Barrier Reef through a marine biologist’s perspective and a First Nations cultural lens.
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Highlights
Cairns cultural sunset cruiseMossman Dreamtime guided rainforest walkGreat Barrier Reef Dreamtime full-day excursion
Destinations
Cairns
Your Adventure
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Daintree Rainforest excursion
Mossman Cultural Centre visit, Mossman Dreamtime guided rainforest walk, Rainforest Restoration service project.
Stroll through the rainforest while an Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant uses, identifies bush food sources, and shares captivating stories about the rainforest and their unique relationship with this tropical environment. Discover traditions such as making bush soaps and ochre painting, and conclude the experience with traditional bush tea and damper.Enjoy a wildlife-spotting cruise through a tropical wetland lagoon, home to crocodiles and diverse fauna. Finish with planting a tree and directly contributing to rainforest restoration.
- Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime full-day excursion with lunch No trip to Cairns is complete without a visit to the outer Great Barrier Reef-a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Explore several sites within Yirrganydji and Gunggandji Sea Country, where Marine Biologists and Cultural Guides lead snorkellers along the reef edges where open ocean meets vibrant coral—while sharing both the biological significance and the cultural stories connected to these dynamic environments.
- Cairns night market Each night when the sun sets, Cairns Night Market comes alive. Featuring over 70 retail outlets and home to a myriad of food options, settle in for the evening, hunt for a bargain and grab a yummy bite to eat! Perhaps try some local Tropical North Queensland delights like a sugar cane juice and a tropical dessert from the Mango Bar.
