Cairns Rainforest Tours

Luxury Private Apartments • May 5, 2023

Our Top 5 Rainforest Tours

Cairns, located in Far North Queensland, Australia, is known for its beautiful tropical rainforest. The region is home to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, a World Heritage Site that encompasses some of the oldest rainforest on the planet. The rainforest is estimated to be over 135 million years old, and is believed to have once covered much of the Australian continent.


The rainforest is home to an incredible array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The Wet Tropics region is home to more than 3,000 plant species, including ancient ferns, towering strangler figs, and the iconic giant Kauri pine. The rainforest is also home to more than 400 bird species, including the endangered Southern Cassowary, as well as numerous reptiles, amphibians, and insects.


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Kuranda Skyrail, Scenic Railway and Rainforestation

The Most Popular Tour! 

  • Historic Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Barron River and Stoney Creek Falls
  • 2 hours free time in Kuranda
  • Heritage Markets
  • Rainforestation including Army Duck, Koala and Wildlife Park
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

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Included in Price:

  • Courtesy hotel transfers from Cairns accommodation
  • Kuranda Boarding Pass offering preferential seating, discounted entry into selected Kuranda Attractions and a detailed map
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Rainforestation Nature Park entry including Army Duck Tour and Wildlife Park
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Heritage Markets
  • Pre-allocated Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Rail tickets allow you to skip the ticket lines
  • 10% discount on entry into selected iconic Kuranda attractions

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Optional Activities:

Meals are not included in the tour. Below are activities available in Kuranda Village:

  • Entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (discounted entry with Kuranda Boarding Pass)
  • Entry to Birdworld (discounted entry with Kuranda Boarding Pass)
  • Entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens (discounted entry with Kuranda Boarding Pass)
  • All markets in Kuranda are free to enter

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Cape Tribulation, Daintree And Mossman Gorge

Explore the best of the tropics!

  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Alexandra Range Lookout
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Cape Tribulation Beach

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Included in Price:

  • Hotel pick ups
  • Luxury 4WD vehicle
  • Mossman Gorge
  • Morning tea
  • Guided walk
  • Delicious tropical lunch with a choice of quality steak, fish or a vegetarian option with fresh salads and fruit platter followed by coffee or Daintree Tea
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Professional Guide & Driver

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What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Walking shoes
  • Insect repellant
  • Umbrella

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Atherton Tablelands and Waterfalls Guided Tour

Swim in the waterfalls of the rainforest!

  • Babinda Boulders, spooky aboriginal stories
  • Josephine Falls, natural rock slide
  • Crawfords Lookout, big high lookout
  • Millaa Millaa Falls, world famous hair flick waterfall
  • Malanda Pub, biggest timber pub in Oz
  • Mount Hypipamee, Dinner Falls and the Crater
  • Curtain Fig Tree, biggest tree you’ll ever see
  • Platypus viewing
  • Lake Eacham, swim in a volcanic crater lake

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Included in Price:

  • Full day tour of rainforests and waterfalls of Atherton Tablelands
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Lunch
  • Pick up and drop off from selected Cairns hotels

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Optional Activities:

  • Hoodie or a warm jacket (as it can get cold up in the mountains)
  • Camera
  • Hat, swimmers, sunblock, towel, thongs

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30 Minute Rainforest Scenic Flight

Save time and see it all from above!

  • Incredible views of Cairns City, Great Dividing Range, lake Morris, Crystal Cascades, Barron Gorge, Barron Falls, Kuranda rainforest village, Palm Cove, Double Island and Cairns Northern beaches
  • Knowledgeable and experienced pilot/guides
  • Modern air-conditioned aircraft

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Included in Price:

  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Informative, in-flight commentary
  • Complimentary refreshments - tea, coffee, bottled water
  • All fees and taxes

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Optional Activities:

  • Pick-ups/drop-offs – optional extras – (Cairns City $50 / Palm Cove and Northern Beaches $100)
  • Personalised in-flight video optional extra ($75)
  • Collectable ‘Zoomy’ merchandise – optional extras

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Barron River Half Day White Water Rafting

Experience the rainforest full on! 


  • Fun, exciting and exhilarating for all the family
  • Rafting in the beautiful Barron Gorge
  • Close to Cairns & Port Douglas

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Included in Price:

  • 2 hours of White Water Rafting on the Barron River
  • Rafting equipment
  • Guaranteed water levels all year round
  • All tuition (no experience necessary)

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What to Bring:

  • Your tour voucher and $30 Rafting Levy (cash or credit card accepted)
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel
  • Money for souvenirs and snacks
  • Leave all jewellery and valuables at your accommodation
  • A change of clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Secure footwear that you will be prepared to get wet

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