School Holiday Favorites in Cairns

Appreciate the beauty, history, and natural landscape of Tropical North Queensland on a train.

Ride a century-old landscape train with refurbished redwood, giving you a unique riding experience.

Smooth audio commentary will help you learn details about the many attractions you zoom past.

Pass by the Macalister Range and make a pitstop at the spectacular Barron Falls for striking photos.

Visit the cozy town of Kuranda, tucked away in the tropical rainforest.

This ticket is available as one-way and round-trip railway experiences: choose accordingly

Visit Cairns’ newest attraction for all marine lovers, Cairns Aquarium with free wifi and access to all their shows and presentations.

With over 16,000 animals to admire like the freshwater fish and crocodiles, this is an undisputed learning experience for all.

Tuck into the lip-smacking flavors while gazing at the “Under the Pier” saltwater tank with marine creatures.

Upgrade to the guided sunrise tour or the general admission and lunch combo to enhance your overall experience.

Fun Fact: The phrase “crocodile tears” comes from the fact that when a crocodile swallows too much air, it affects the lacrimal gland, which causes tears to flow.

Discover Australia’s freshwater crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards, cassowaries, kangaroos, and more at the award-winning Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure!

Hop on a 20-minute boat cruise to Hartley's Lagoon to see wetland creatures in their natural habitat.

Watch park rangers feed the crocodiles and cassowaries, and enjoy snake shows and crocodile attack shows.

Explore the 2,500 meters of timber boardwalks through the Melaleuca Wetlands, Eucalypt Woodland, and Riverine rainforest.

Fun Fact: Hartley’s Crocodile Park began in 1934 as a tea house for weary travelers between Cairns and Mossman.

Spend up to 6 hours on Fitzroy Island with return ferries from Cairns and the option to tailor your outing.

Upgrade to include a freshly prepared picnic lunch and snorkel gear to explore the island's colorful coral reefs.

Or stay dry while spotting sea turtles and tropical fish on a guided glass-bottom boat tour around Fitzroy Island.

You can also choose a guided snorkel safari with a marine biologist to exclusive coral reef spots unavailable to other visitors.

Fun fact: Fitzroy Island is home to Nudey Beach, consistently rated one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft, white sand.

Soar above the average and reach speeds of up to 120km per hour in just 3.5 seconds with the Giant Swing.

Swoop through Australia’s only multi-person swing that stretches the limit of gravity and experience extreme speed and acceleration together.

Get a stunning view of the Cairns rainforest, and the hillside and make your way through the trees!

Cruise to the outer reef on a comfortable catamaran and enjoy the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.

Feed and engage with exotic marine life with an onboard marine scientist, and explore the underwater world on your own with all snorkeling equipment and safety instructions provided.

Explore the sea while staying dry on a semi-submersible tour aboard a special submarine with wide viewing windows.

Sail on a glass-bottom boat and get a glimpse of the aquatic world under you.

Relax on the spacious sundeck as you sail near the world's largest coral reef.

Savour a delicious buffet lunch that also serves fresh seafood.

Upgrade your ticket and enjoy exploring the waters through a guided snorkeling tour or an introductory dive.

Get up close and personal with Australia's most iconic creatures such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and so much more with access to Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda.

Get a chance to feed the friendly kangaroos and wallabies at the free-range enclosure.

Quench your curiosity about the night-loving marsupials at Kuranda's exclusive 'Nocturnal Wonders' exhibit, a unique experience that's hard to come across!

Step into Birdworld Kuranda, where you can’t just hear, but feel the symphony of birds from different parts of the world.

Fun Fact: The Kuranda Koala Gardens houses several freshwater crocodiles and an array of reptiles, adding to your unique wildlife adventure! Beware, you might spot a gecko!

Explore the wonders of the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest with this 2-hour zipline tour in Cape Tribulation with an expert guide.

Receive a safety briefing, harness up, and ride a course of 7 ziplines through the rainforest as you admire views of the lush tropical treetops.

Learn about the ecosystem of the region from your guide, and keep an eye out for rare Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo while you are at the viewing platform.

Challenge your partner for the final 130-meter-long dual zipline and preserve memories with a complimentary photo package as a delightful keepsake.

Fun Fact: The Daintree Rainforest is the world's oldest tropical rainforest by an impressive 10 million years.