Welcome to Cairns Museum – a snapshot of our fascinating, beautiful, dynamic frontier region and its people. Situated in the central business district of Cairns, the air-conditioned Museum’s incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland.
Learn, play, explore and be excited at Cairns Museum with interactive, engaging and fun displays.
It’s a lively place representing the growth of an energetic and wild tropical region.
After you have finished exploring, take a break on the upstairs verandah, offering views across Cairns’ city centre.
Our Wunyami Cultural Tours on Green Island delve into indigenous culture, weaving ancestral stories into the island's land and sea. Led by indigenous guides, these tours share saltwater legends and broader Great Barrier Reef narratives. They aim to raise awareness and foster understanding of Green Island's indigenous history and culture. Through collaboration with elders and young leaders, the tours offer authentic insights, providing a career pathway for the indigenous community while instilling respect and honour. These tours are a vital part of Green Island's cultural learning, highlighting the significance of indigenous heritage. The Cairns to Green Island Ferry (travel time approximately 45 minutes) offers up to 7 hours to explore Wunyami (Green Island) at your own pace. Snorkel equipment or glass-bottom boat tours are included and you can purchase lunch on the Island. Recommended items include swimwear, sun protection, and spending money.
Adult: A$185.00
Child: A$98.00
Our first tour is with the local indigenous tribe on a coastal beach walk experience, you will be introduced to the traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling. Practice your aim and shoot before embarking on a stroll (spear in hand) along the beach, through the mangroves and mudflats observing cultural medicine and food plants, whilst spotting the array of sea life beneath the water and hiding between the mangroves!
Next is the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge.
Your visit to the Daintree Rainforest starts with a Dreamtime Walk and a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits.
Your guide will lead you on a meandering stroll through stunning, lush rainforest, demonstrating traditional plant uses, and identifying bush food sources. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting.
Lastly, Enjoy free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge.
Spend the morning exploring the spectacular scenery and rainforest surrounding Cairns in small group comfort. By 4WD vehicle you’ll explore the Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park. Then spend the afternoon getting a taste of the Great Barrier Reef traveling to the magical Green Island enjoying its unique reef environment in group service.
Unlike most shuttle services Elite Tours Cairns offers you a luxury ride in an airconditioned 7 seater luxury Kia Carnival with leather seats with a very comfortable smooth ride.
We Don't like cramming people into big shuttle buses, Our service is unique as we are small, compact but with luxury and personal service.
Join a fully guided, eco-certified adventure to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Travel to Port Douglas and wander through the recreated natural environments of Wildlife Habitat on an immersive guided tour to learn about the unique wildlife in our region. Then cross the Daintree River for lunch at Mason’s Café and enjoy a dip in the freshwater swimming hole. Explore the world’s oldest rainforest with one of our knowledgeable local guides and visit Cape Tribulation Beach. Enjoy delicious tropically flavoured ice cream at Daintree Ice Cream Company. Stop at Alexandra Lookout before boarding a Daintree River cruise to search for wildlife including Estuarine Crocodiles.
Have you always dreamt of experiencing the fun and adventure of fishing the creeks and streams of the world heritage rainforests of Far North Queensland? Well now you can!
We will help you make this amazing 'bucket-list' angling experience a reality.
Simply book the package that suits you and your host will take care of the rest, collecting you from your accommodation and providing you with everything you need to get the most from your once in a lifetime fishing adventure!
Our passionate team will guide you through an unforgettable journey of enchanting landscapes of tropical Far North Queensland and an exhilarating outback 4x4 experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the natural wonders and cultural richness of this region as we guide you through an array of thrilling experiences.
Embark on an adventure with us and discover the hidden gems nestled within the lush rainforests and captivating outback terrain.
From the adrenaline-fueled activities of off-road driving to peaceful moments spent gazing at the Barron River Falls, each moment promises to be a captivating chapter in your journey with Cairns Adventure Tours.
Our team of experienced guides is dedicated to ensuring your safety and satisfaction throughout the excursion. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Join photographer Bridgette on a small group tour (maximum 8 people) to explore the world of the tiny creatures that live in the Cairns Botanic Gardens. This is the only tour of its kind in Cairns.
Most of the tiny lifeforms go completely unnoticed, but a magical world awaits to be discovered when you join for a personalized, highly specified tour of the gardens and the treasures it keeps.
Assistance is given to those wanting some help improving their photography.
We offer a reliable private chauffeured airport transport service from Cairns Airport both domestic and international terminals and return.
Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cairns city hotels and return.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private ,door to door airport transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
• Meeting with a Nameplate
• We track your Flight
• Door-to-door Service
• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Embark on a journey of unparalleled ease and comfort with our premium private transfer service. Whether you're departing from your hotel or any other location, we're here to accommodate you and up to 5 companions along with your luggage, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
Our amiable drivers are dedicated to providing you with a stress-free journey, offering assistance with your luggage every step of the way.
Relish in the comfort of our spacious vehicle as we whisk you away on a picturesque drive from Mission Beach to Cairns, or vice versa, with a total duration of just 2 hours. Sit back, unwind, and allow us to take care of all your transportation needs.
Don't delay – secure your one-way private transfer now and indulge in a journey marked by luxury, convenience, and peace of mind!
This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit us here in Cairns.
You will be impressed to see from the 4 days which covers 180 million years old rainforest, scenic look outs, tropical fruits, Great Barrier Reef, Koalas, Tropical Birds, Butterfly, The scenic train in Kuranda which was bulilt in 1886 and Skyrail in 1891, Daintree is a must to see place where you will be impressed to see the wild crocodiles and to learn all about them.
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What to bring
Day 1: Atherton Tablelands’ Rainforests & Waterfalls
Hat, Water Bottle, Camera, Sunglasses, Comfy Walkin Shoes, Towel and extra clothes.
Day 2,3 & 4:
Hat & Sunscreen,
Small day bag,
Comfortable clothing & footwear,
Water bottle,
Swimmers and a towel for swimming days,
Change of clothes,
Cash or Credit Card
PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLANS AND BOOK ATLEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
TOUR DAYS AND AVAIILBILITY CAN CHANGE AND WE REQUEST YOUR FLEXIBILITY.
QuickCoast Xpeditions offer a unique way to engage with Cassowary Coast and the wonderful coastal sights and islands. See Far North Queensland from a different perspective of coastal and island scenery and experiences. QuickCoast is a full service boat including scrumptious 3 meals a day with a drink included for each of those meals. With a maximum passenger count of 29 passengers, this is less than under a third of her normal capacity. QuickCoast is Queensland's longest range coastal ferry - come island-hop with us in premium style.
A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the Reef Cruises’ pontoon!
Snorkel, Scuba Dive, visit the Underwater Observatory, witness the lively fish feeding demonstration, or learn more about this intricate ecosystem on an informative Glass Bottom Boat or Semi-Submersible tour.
Pontoon facilities include ample undercover seating, fresh water rinse showers, changing rooms, and a spacious sundeck with lounges. This family-friendly day ticks all the boxes and also includes the only theme park-style waterslide at the reef – the popular Sunslide!
