DFO Cairns Tours and Activities

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Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Trinity Beach
Price was NZ$1,640, price is now NZ$1,237 per person
NZ$1,237
per person
12 Mar - 17 Mar
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (789 reviews)
Our stay at this hotel in Cairns was wonderful. The place is beautiful and you can see different animals around, which makes the experience even more special. The service was 10/10, especially thanks to Sarah, who was very kind and helpful to us. The only downside is that the facilities are a bit old, but overall it was a great experience.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Palm Cove
Price was NZ$5,403, price is now NZ$2,442 per person
NZ$2,442
per person
8 Apr - 14 Apr
found 2 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
Staff are great, they went above and beyond. First time staying at an 18+ resort and better than expected. Great to relax by the pool and read in silence. Will look to come back again.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Palm Cove
Price was NZ$1,682, price is now NZ$1,297 per person
NZ$1,297
per person
12 Mar - 17 Mar
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Great location and clean, although needs some maintenance

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Tours & day trips

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Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 46 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$244 per traveller
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History & culture

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Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours and 45 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$243 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island Boat Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Price is NZ$344 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef & Helicopter Package

Activity duration is 9 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$460 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Cairns City Half Day Tour

Cairns City Half Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$175 per adult
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Popular places to visit

One of best things to do in Cairns is ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. It's a 90 minute journey that takes you down the mountain to Cairns passing waterfalls, scenic lookouts and over old bridges. Catch the Skyrail up the mountain from Cairns and then catch the train back down. Or, vice versa.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

4/5(1,110 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre
The Cairns Museum

Cairns Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Museum
Cairns Esplanade which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and swimming

Cairns Esplanade

4.5/5(1,351 reviews)

Soak up the city’s relaxed atmosphere and admire the sunset over the Coral Sea as you wander along this popular walkway.

Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Night Markets showing markets as well as a small group of people

Cairns Night Markets

4/5(731 reviews)

During your trip to Tropical North Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cairns Night Markets. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cairns Night Markets
Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland: Aerial Photo of Iconic Architecture, Urban Landscape, Waterfront, and City Infrastructure in Tropical North Queensland, Australia

Cairns Convention Centre

4/5(130 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Cairns Convention Centre during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

Cairns Convention Centre

Cazalys Cairns

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Cazalys Cairns during your travels in Cairns? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Cazalys Cairns

Top DFO Cairns Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
122 Lake St Cairns QLD
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Hilton Cairns
Motel Nomad Cairns

Motel Nomad Cairns

3.5 out of 5
314 Mulgrave Road Westcourt QLD
Motel Nomad Cairns
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq

3.5 out of 5
179 Sheridan Street Cairns North QLD
Hotel Tropiq
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
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