North of Cooktown, strong, constant trade winds off Cape Flattery make for ideal kitesurfing.

Australian Kite Surfari operate adventure surfaris at a secret kitesurfing spot. Departures from Cairns and Port Douglas.

Self-guided kayaking down a pristine mountain stream - Babinda Creek. Single & double kayaks, stand-up paddle board (SUP) hire. Swimming and picnic spots.

Eco immersion adventure in ancient rainforest and crystal clear waters. Swim, snorkel and float in a river of turtles, water dragons, electric blue butterflies and platypus.

A unique rainforest immersion exhibit in Kuranda with 80 bird species free-flying in a walk-through enclosure. Includes some of Australia’s most precious birds as well as exotic rainforest birds from around the world.

Cairns state-of-the-art aquarium with amazing clear and up-close aquatic displays. Journey through the ecosystems and the animals of Tropical North Queensland.

One of the finest examples of tropical botanic gardens. Explore a variety of botanical displays exhibiting both tropical Queensland flora and tropical flora from around the world.

Choose your canyoning experience and location according to your level. Crystal Canyon features zipline, jumps, abseils & waterfalls, while Behana Canyon is ideal for families and first-time canyoners.

Hugely popular in Cairns, the saltwater Lagoon appeals to all. Safe for families and children but also a great pool for serious swimmers or simply relaxing in the cooling waters.

Cairns Ice Skating Rink at DFO Cairns is open Wed to Sunday. Ice skating fun for years 4+

Experience the thrill of driving around our outdoor race circuit. Electronic lap timing. Have fun in the laser tag arena, ideal for birthday or staff parties, team building etc.

An artificial lake in Smithfield provides water fun for little kids and grown-ups, offering wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and waterskiing.

Beach horse riding guided tours in the pristine Daintree. Both rainforest and beach ride options. Tours leave from Cape Tribulation, 2 hours north of Cairns.

Explore a unique underground world of limestone caves, caverns and passages in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, 3 hours west of Cairns.

The Daintree Region is a tropical paradise north of Cairns comprising ancient rainforest, the coral reef system of the Great Barrier Reef, rivers, creeks, mangrove forest, crocodiles and pristine, mostly uninhabited sandy beaches.

45 minutes from Cairns by fast ferry, Fitzroy Island is a must-do visitor experience when you come to Cairns. Rainforest trails, beaches, snorkelling, swimming, sunshine!

White water rafting in the Barron Gorge National Park, only 20 minutes from the centre of Cairns. Rafting grade two and three rapids on the lower section of the Barron River and Lake Placid.

Take a cruise on a crocodile-filled lake, take in a wildlife show (snakes, crocodiles), meet and greet cassowaries, koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. Also a chance to see a Komodo Dragon.

Land-based fishing at Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm. Fish ponds filled with Silver beauties, rare Albino and Speckled Barramundi.

Lift off from Mareeba and fly over the farms and Australian bush in the comfort of a hot-air balloon. Pick up from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.

Experience very up close and personal Australia’s iconic Koala. Photo op cuddling a koala.

From 1891 this historic train has been climbing the Barron Gorge to reach the hill town of Kuranda. The Kuranda Scenic Railway still runs to this day, taking an incredibly scenic route from Cairns.

Cloud forest skywalk. 1100 m of walking tracks in the Wooroonoon National Park. Experience the rainforest canopy. 90-minute drive south of Cairns.

Horse riding adventures in the Little Mulgrave valley, 30 minutes south of Cairns. Includes rainforest and river scenic horse riding tours.

Nerada Tea’s tea plantation is home to Lumholtz’s tree kangaroos. Visit the tea plantation, tea rooms (Devonshire tea and scones) and spot the tree kangaroos!

Kayak turtle tours from Palm Cove. Paddle to the Inner Great Barrier Reef at Double Island. Explore mangroves, coral reef and a cave on Double Island.

Take to the skies 15,000 feet above Cairns with views out to the world’s largest coral reef system - The Great Barrier Reef - and tropical rainforest.

Bungy jump with A J Hackett - Australia’s one and only bungy jump. Offering 16 jump styles. Located in Smithfield, the jump is over a deep, natural lagoon in a rainforest setting.

Glide above the world’s oldest tropical rainforest as you ascend the green mountains from Cairns to the village of Kuranda. Hop off, hop on at scenic lookout stops along the journey.

Located on the south bank of the Daintree River, near the car ferry, Solar Whisper takes you on a wildlife-spotting journey on board a quiet clean solar electric boat.

The Tanks Arts Centre is embedded in the Cairns Botanic Gardens Precinct. Explore the tropical gardens, visit the art gallery with its frequently-changing exhibitions and take in a live music show.

5-Star hotel, fine dining, cafe, casino and live entertainment. Casino table games and gaming machines, Keno lounge and TAB Mega Wall.

A rail experience ex. Cairns venturing into the Australian Outback. A unique train journey. Visit Chillagoe Caves , Cobbold Gorge and the Undara Lava Tubes.

Experience Australian native wildlife in their recreated natural environments. The unique Swim With The Salties experience gives you an eye-to-teeth encounter with Australia’s apex predators.

Whitewater rafting in grade 2-3 rapids of the Tully River, self drive package from Cairns. Paddle your own sports raft. Optional waterfall gorge cliff jump!

Freshwater river Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) under the Daintree rainforest canopy. Location just 15 mins north of Port Douglas.

Adventure SUP tours in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands. Full Moon paddles on Lake Tinaroo. Paddle and snorkel adventure at Fitzroy Island.