Outdoors things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North

We rank 144 outdoor things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia. The highest scoring is Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $21 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
144
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$21

Outdoors in Cairns & the Tropical North compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran90$1979h4.9/5 (2,695)
Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive90$11412h4.9/5 (699)
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour90$1609h4.8/5 (2,047)
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls89$16410h4.9/5 (906)
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive87$934.5h4.8/5 (1,630)
Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour86$2079h4.9/5 (684)
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns84$1978.5h4.7/5 (3,956)
Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns84$17811h4.8/5 (550)
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip84$17110h4.6/5 (2,072)
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing84$644.5h4.7/5 (756)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Cairns & the Tropical North

Outdoors in Cairns & the Tropical North: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North?
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 2,695 traveler reviews. Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive, Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour, From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls follow close behind. We rank 144 outdoors experiences in Cairns & the Tropical North in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Cairns & the Tropical North cost?
Expect around $195 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise from $21, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Cairns & the Tropical North for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Cairns & the Tropical North currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Cairns & the Tropical North?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Cairns & the Tropical North, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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