Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

Top Cairns & the Tropical North activities

Explore by category

Top Cairns & the Tropical North landmarks

Top Cairns & the Tropical North landmarks
Top Cairns & the Tropical North landmark tickets

Beyond Cairns & the Tropical North

Tours in nearby places
Explore Queensland tours
Tours in similar places

Cairns & the Tropical North trip ideas

Cairns & the Tropical North travel articles
Cairns & the Tropical North itineraries
Top 15 things to do in ...

Home
Things to do in Australia
Things to do in Queensland
Things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Tours

Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Tours and Tickets

1,102 reviews

Explore the world’s oldest tropical rain forest, the Wet Tropics UNESCO World Heritage Area. Stretching along the northeastern coast of Queensland, the area is renowned for its rich biodiversity, spectacular scenery, and rugged terrain, including lush rain forests, deep gorges, and waterfalls.

Queensland

Tours & Tickets

Tours and Tickets to Experience Wet Tropics World Heritage Area

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Sightseeing Tours

When are you traveling?

Cairns & the Tropical North Categories

All Cairns & the Tropical North Tours

Archaeology Tours

Historical Tours

Photography Tours

Underground Tours

Street Art Tour

Coffee & Tea Tours

Dining Experiences

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Beer & Brewery Tours

Likely To Sell Out

Outdoor Activities

White Water Rafting

Helicopter Tours

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Horseback Riding

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Watching

Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Mountain Bike Tours

Catamaran Cruises

Duck Boat Tours

Fishing Charters

Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Jet Boat Rentals

Multi-day Cruises

Sightseeing Cruises

Submarine Tours

Water Equipment Rentals

White Water Rafting

Seasonal & Special Occasions

Weddings & Celebrations

Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Packages

Tickets & Passes

Attractions & Museums

Museum Tickets & Passes

Sporting Events

Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Cruises & Sailing

Catamaran Cruises

Multi-day Cruises

Ports of Call Tours

Shore Excursions

Sightseeing Cruises

How to Get Around

Cable Car Tours

Duck Boat Tours

Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Helicopter Tours

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Limousine Tours

Luxury Car Tours

Mountain Bike Tours

Self-guided Tours

Private and Luxury

Sightseeing Tours

Adventure Tours

Hop on Hop Off Buses

Private Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing Cruises

Tours by Duration

Multi-day Tours

Overnight Tours

Travel & Transportation Services

Airport & Hotel Transfers

Water Transfers

Private Drivers

Transportation Services

Unique Experiences

Time of Day

Morning

Starts before 12pm

Afternoon

Starts after 12pm

Evening and night

Starts after 5pm

Duration

Up to 1 hour

1 to 4 hours

4 hours to 1 day

1 to 3 days

Price

$0

$500+

Rating

& up

& up

Specials

Deals & Discounts

Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Skip-The-Line

6 results

Revenue may affect this sort order

Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Adventure from Cairns

Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Adventure from Cairns

Experience the natural wonders of Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands to visit different parts of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest on this outdoorsy day trip from Cairns. With a guide, you’ll take easy walks to waterfalls—Josephine Falls and Millaa Millaa Falls—and take a refreshing swim in Lake Eacham. See the Cathedral Fig Tree and enjoy lots of time for swimming and photo ops. Morning and afternoon snacks are picnic lunch provided

10 to 11 hours
Free Cancellation

Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

Experience Australia’s natural beauty up close on a thrilling half-day 4WD adventure from Cairns. Venture off-road in the Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park, and witness the startling contrasts of tropical rainforest, savannah, and rugged mountains, as you drive along the Great Dividing Range. Stop along the way to snap photos of Surprise Falls; enjoy views of the Great Barrier Reef from Lamb Range; and stand before the mighty Barron Falls.

5 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

Explore the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Australia’s tropical north on this half-day off-road adventure from Cairns. Marvel over the natural wonders of the Barron Gorge National Park, including the famous Barron Falls, and admire native flora like the Clohesy River Fig. Get off the beaten track in a 4WD as you wind along rain forest trails through outback savannah.

5 hours

Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Hike Tour, Magical Swim and Lunch

Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Hike Tour, Magical Swim and Lunch

There is nothing else like this in the Daintree! GUIDED WATERFALL HIKE (10:00am to 5pm) We have been given exclusive access to this spectacular hike in the untouched World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Come with us on a truly wild walk, exploring the ancient rainforest, stunning valleys, majestic mountains, and crystal clear streams of the Daintree. For the morning, we enjoy a fascinating scenic drive into the Daintree Rainforest , indulging in a gourmet lunch in a superb rainforest restaurant. Here we also learn about the locally grown delights with a Tropical Fruit Tasting experience. In the afternoon, we hike deeper into this ancient rainforest, exploring lush forest glades and the creekside valley, and swim beneath a pristine, secluded waterfall. Note: This tour is only offers pickups in Port Douglas or Mossman (Silky Oaks). Cairns guests please meet us in Port Douglas. Also see our "Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise".....

6 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Cairns 4WD Rainforest Waterfall Tour Including a GBR Island Tour

Cairns 4WD Rainforest Waterfall Tour Including a GBR Island Tour

Journey from reef to rainforest on this action-packed full-day tour from Cairns. 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.

8 hours

Likely to Sell Out

Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns

Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns

Experience the fun and thrills of a half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Barron River, located just 20 minutes north of Cairns. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics as you raft through stunning terrain, including highlights such as Barron Falls. Your expert guide provides all necessary rafting equipment and paddling instruction for the 2-hour rafting trip, you simply bring clothes that can get wet. No experience needed for this fun and safe rafting excursion. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What's the best way to experience Wet Tropics World Heritage Area?

A:

The best ways to experience Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are:

Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Adventure from Cairns
Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
Beautiful Daintree Waterfall Hike Tour, Magical Swim and Lunch

More Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North

Art & Culture
Audio Guides
Food & Drink
Kid-Friendly
Likely To Sell Out
Outdoor Activities
Seasonal & Special Occasions
Tickets & Passes
Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
Travel & Transportation Services
Unique Experiences

Things to do near Cairns & the Tropical North

Things to do in Queensland
Things to do in Aeroglen
Things to do in Port Douglas
Things to do in Northern Territory
Things to do in New South Wales
Things to do in South Australia
Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Tasmania
Things to do in Western Australia
Things to do in Bali

More attractions near Cairns & the Tropical North

Red Arrow Walk
Muddy's Playground
Cairns Botanic Gardens
Centenary Lakes
Cairns Aquarium
Esplanade Boardwalk
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
Cairns Night Markets & Food Court
Cairns Zoom & Wildlife Dome
Rusty's Markets
Mt. Whitfield
Cairns Cruise Port
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Trinity Beach

Trending attractions

Colosseum
Eiffel Tower
Louvre
Hoover Dam
Sagrada Familia
Statue of Liberty
Acropolis
Burj Khalifa
St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
French Quarter
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dei Fiori)
Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
Edinburgh Castle
Na Pali Coast
Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
Milan Duomo
Stanley Park
Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)
Molokini Crater

Help Center Customer Care Privacy and Cookies Statement About Viator News Viator blog

© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.

Terms & Conditions