What Best Things to Do are there in Cairns?

These are all Best Things to Do in Cairns:Great Barrier Reef, Sunlover Reef Cruises, Cairns Aquarium, Reef Magic, Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cairns?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cairns include:Great Barrier Reef:4.6, Sunlover Reef Cruises:4.5, Cairns Aquarium:4.5, Reef Magic:4.4, Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises:4.7

At what locations in Cairns can Best Things to Do in Cairns be found?

The Best Things to Do in Cairns are mainly located in:Great Barrier Reef:Cairns, Sunlover Reef Cruises:Cairns, Cairns Aquarium:Cairns, Reef Magic:Cairns, Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises:Cairns

2025's best things to do in Cairns – top attractions, must-see spots, and guest favorites

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Great Barrier Reef
4.6/5
󰺂7.4
50.24
Cairns
>100 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Cool Water Escapes
Highlights:
󱓊Helicopter view of Heart Reef
󱨜Native-led local cultural experiences
󱨠Saved by 470 users󱨠283 positive reviews
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Sunlover Reef Cruises
4.5/5
󰺂7.2
125.68
Cairns.Cairns City
1 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns
Highlights:
󱨜Cruise the spectacular Great Barrier Reef
Snorkel, Dive, and Explore Underwater Wonders
󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠77% positive reviews
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Cairns Aquarium
4.5/5
󰺂6.2
25.69
Cairns.Cairns City
381m from downtown
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Cairns
Highlights:
󰋄10m coral reef tank & 66ft tunnel
Shark & ray feeding show
󱨠Saved by 164 users󱨠161 positive reviews
4
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Reef Magic
4.4/5
󰺂6.2
139.29
Cairns.Cairns City
1 km from downtown
Highlights:
View colorful coral from the Outer Reef platform
󰀆Enjoy marine entertainment and experience Maldivian charm
󱨠83% positive reviews
5
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Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
4.7/5
󰺂5.3
50.83
Cairns.Cairns City
1.1 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Snorkel & dive the Great Barrier Reef
󱓊45-minute trip to Green Island
6
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Moore Reef
4.2/5
󰺂5.3
125.68
Cairns
47.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Explore the spectacle of vast coral reefs
Panoramic view of the coral reef by helicopter
󱨠37% positive reviews
7
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Great Adventures - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Cruises
4.3/5
󰺂4.9
119.49
Cairns.Cairns City
1 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜See the coral of the Great Barrier Reef up close
Admire the Underwater World on a Semi-Submarine Tour
8
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Cairns Night Markets
4.8/5
󰺂4.5
Cairns.Cairns City
593m from downtown
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Cairns
Highlights:
󱓊Seafood buffet & coral souvenirs
󱓊Experience tropical North Queensland lifestyle
󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠26% positive reviews
9
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
4.5/5
󰺂4.4
Cairns.Cairns City
786m from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Cairns
Highlights:
󱨜Beside the Esplanade in Cairns
󱓊4-acre city oasis overlooking beach
󱨠39% positive reviews
10
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Skydive Cairns
4.9/5
󰺂4.3
173.78
Cairns.Cairns City
984m from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
󱓊65-second freefall from 15000 ft