Top Cairns & the Tropical North Cultural Tours

Discover the only place on earth with 2 natural World Heritage listed sites side by side. Explore the Daintree River and Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Region, Mossman Gorge, all in one adventure-filled day.

Explore the lush beauty, amazing wildlife, and rich heritage of Tropical North Queensland on this customizable full-day trip to Kuranda from Cairns. Travel to this enchanting rainforest village aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, and choose from a variety of activities including visits to Birdworld and Rainforestation Nature Park. Hang out with koalas and exotic birds, browse local markets, and more. At the end of the day, glide through the treetops back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Discover the natural wonders of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day tour to Chillagoe Caves and Granite Gorge. Travel from Cairns by rugged 4WD vehicle with a naturalist guide, passing over the McAllister Ranges and the Great Dividing Range as you explore the Australian Outback. Visit Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, drive near the wetlands to spot Australian native wildlife, and stop by historic mining towns. This small-group tour also included morning tea and a pub lunch.

Journey to Queensland’s Far North to explore the UNESCO-listed rainforest of Kuranda on this full-day tour from Cairns. Take in the highlights of the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park with a thrilling Army Duck tour, followed by a guided tour of the Koala and Wildlife Park, where you’ll enjoy a close encounter with crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils and kangaroos. Finally, immerse yourself in Kuranda’s unique Aboriginal heritage at the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, complete with traditional dancing, didgeridoo music and spear throwing demonstrations.

Learn all about the history of the beautiful city of Cairns on this small group walking tour. Your guide will talk about the history that is 40,000 year old, at least. Learn about the architecture, art, and landmarks, as well as outdoor aboriginal artworks. Talk about colonialism, pirates, the opium trade, and much more, giving you a rich picture of what Cairns is all about.

Take two days to explore the Cairns region on a small-group tour that visits the Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest. Go to spectacular national parks with waterfalls, lakes, volcanic craters, and ancient rain forest tracts, stopping at destinations such as Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Mt. Hypipamee National Park, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes two lunches and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

This full-day tour from Cairns allows you to visit Paronella Park, Herberton Village, and Granite Gorge in a single day. Round-trip transportation from central Cairns, as well as a light lunch, are included.

If you’d like to see what lies beyond the beaches of the Whitsunday Islands, this day tour to two magical waterfalls is what you’re looking for. Hidden within the rainforests and mountains of Eungella National Park, Aurelien Waterfall and Wheel of Fire Waterfall lead to refreshing water holes you can swim in. Spot tropical birds, plants, and fungi. Moderate fitness is advised and be prepared to cross a stream.

Learn why Cairns is the second hipster capital in Australia on this walking tour that will show you the city’s street art and other details that make this a hipster paradise. Check out the tattoo parlors, graffiti art, foodie trends like plenty of vegan cafes, elite barbers, and more. Your guide will walk you through the streets and point out all the hip and cool things in the city.

Experience Australia's rich Aboriginal culture and the Daintree Rainforest on a full-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Meet your local indigenous guide at Cooya Beach to learn traditions of hunting and gathering food supplies, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. This small-group tour that has a maximum of 18 participants, ensuring a hands-on experience with your guide. Choose from two afternoon options: a guided hike to a water hole; or upgrade to tour the forest with an Aboriginal guide who shares Dreamtime stories.

Learn all about the aboriginal heritage of Cairns on this three hour group eco cultural tour. You’ll have a river cruise across the Trinity Inlet from the Cairns Marina, then a traditional Mandigalbay Yidinji welcome and smoking ceremony. You’ll also have a tour of the Indigenous Protected Area and a guided walk through the bush to hear about Indigenous customs and the critical connection between Aboriginal culture and Country.

Explore the historical and natural attractions of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day tour from Cairns. Look for native wildlife in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rain forest, see wallabies at Granite Gorge Nature Park, and take a boat cruise on Lake Barrine. Learn about Australia’s history at Herberton Historic Village, which features 50 original buildings and antique artifacts. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Cairns is included.

See the best of Cairns on 1 and 1/4 hr guided calm-water cruise explores the stunning sights of the Trinity Inlet and waterfront of Cairns. The extensive and stunning Inlet is mountain & mangrove lined and is a sanctuary for many types of wildlife. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the waterfront in Cairns before joining your cairns city sights tour which takes in top attractions such as St Monica's Cathedral, the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Lower Barron Gorge and Palm Cove.

Experience the unique history and gorgeous scenery of North Queensland during this 10-hour day trip. Enjoy beautiful views at Barron Falls, the most famous waterfall in North Queensland and explore the pioneer village of Herberton, where you can check out the park’s collection of vintage cars, steam-operated machines and old-time blacksmith shops, plus have an old-fashioned country meal. Spend the afternoon discovering the scenic Crater Valley along the highway to Mount Hypipamee, returning to Cairns through the Kuranda Range. A guide, morning tea, lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Travel to the very tip of Australia, Cape York, with a small group of just six people on this 9-day tour in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Traveling with a small group of fellow adventurous travelers guarantees personalized attention from your guide. All transportation, nightly accommodations, and meals per itinerary included.

Our tour allows you to see Day and Nighttime Paronella Park tours you could have. Guided by our local experienced guide and travel with our newest luxury car. Pick up Around 3:00 pm and return at 9 pm

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising from 400 metres to 1200 metres above sea level on the Great Dividing Range, the Atherton Tablelands. Offering a full comprehensive guided tour visiting ten different locations in one day. We offer an interactive tour with wildlife, nature, history, culture and food. Our guide's experience and knowledge within the Wet Tropics Region deliver interesting and fascinating facts on tour. The tours are personable and intimate enhancing every traveler's experience. Visiting a number of National Parks, local produces, a nature park, and waterfalls while traversing across some of the most scenic natural landscapes in Far North Queensland. We travel in a comfortable modern Toyota Hiace. Please be sure to specify any special requirements for mobility and dietary as we will always do our best to accommodate all our passengers.

Brief history of Paronella Park José Paronella arrived in Australia from Catalonia in Spain, in 1913. For the next 11 years he worked, cutting sugar cane initially, then purchasing, improving, and reselling cane farms. In 1924 he returned to Spain and married Margarita in 1925. The trip back to Australia was their honeymoon. Jose’s dream was to build a castle which is unique in itself as this Spanish style castle has never been built anywhere else in Australia. He chose a special part of Australia and created Paronella Park. He chose a special part of Australia and created Paronella Park. On 5ha beside Mena Creek Falls he built his castle, picnic area by the falls, tennis courts, bridges, a tunnel, and wrapped it up in an amazing range of 7,500 tropical plants and trees (now a lush rainforest!

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.

This is a truly personal experience of the Daintree Rainforest, Daintree River, Mossman Gorge and the local aboriginal tribes showcasing their culture. Our first tour is with the local indigenous tribe, 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 sealife beneath the water. Enjoy a Homemade Damper on the Beach at the end of the tour. Lunch is at the famous bakery cafes 'Temptations', Next, we jump aboard ‘Solar Whisper’ the only zero emission boat in the Daintree Rainforest. We glide quietly up to crocodiles and other wildlife without scaring them or hurting their habitat, the boat is fitted with the unique “Croc Cam” to help show well camouflaged crocodiles and wildlife, this beautiful experience practices true Eco Tourism.

Immerse yourself in the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people on this exclusive tour. Join an art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley where you will learn how their stories are shared through art, as well as paint your own canvas to take home. Learn about the ancient Aboriginal ‘highways’ that run through the region on the way to Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre; the gateway into the ancient Daintree rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Experience a traditional welcome to country smoking ceremony as you arrive before a delicious lunch. Book either the standard tour that includes an interpretive walk through the ancient rainforest with our Adventure North Aboriginal guide, or upgrade to the Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk with an Aboriginal guide from Mossman Gorge Centre. Throughout the day, enjoy a hands-on experience on this small-group tour limited to 16 participants.