Cairns Local Knowledge

Travel by 4WD to the historical township of Cooktown. You day will see you travelling on one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives through the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park. Enjoy up to 2 hours free time to explore before returning the scenic way with Skytrans Airlines

Take a trail bike along some of the most breathtaking off-road trails in North Queensland. Ride through the Kuranda Range and the tropical rainforest, visiting original pack horse trails. Lunch at the historical township of Mt Molloy. Ride back along single trails all the way back to Cairns.

Travel to Cooktown via the Captain Cook Highway on one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives. Travel in comfort in our Australian purpose built 4WD air conditioned vehicles as you travel through some of the most amazing countryside in Australia.

Take up the awesome opportunity to glide high above the lush tropical canopy of pristine Rainforest, Kuranda, the Barron Gorge, Stoney Creek Falls and the Great Barrier Reef in a 60 minute scenic helicopter flight over Cairns and its stunning surrounds!

The Bama Way is a 2 day tour from Cairns and Port Douglas north to Cooktown. The Bama Way links 3 Aboriginal-owned & operated tours operated by the traditional custodians. Each tour provides a unique experience which will teach you about different aspects of Aboriginal culture and life.

Gray Line's exclusive Best of Cairns tour exemplifies the character of FarNorth Queensland. The highlights of Cairns, tropical gardens, beach resorts, crocodiles, kagaroos and "true blue" Outback Aussies.

Enjoy a full morning zoo program, experience an awesome 30 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to our exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef, enjoy a tropical lunch and then finish with a glass bottom boat viewing coral.

What better way to start your weekend than with a sunset cruise aboard our modern, air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran. Relax and take in the peacefulness of the Trinity Inlet as the sun sets for the day. A great way to see the Cairns CBD come to life for the evening with its city sparkling lights.

A 10 day fly/drive/camp package into the beautiful Cape York and locations such as Twin Falls, Bramwell, Weipa, Coen Normanby River and Cooktown

Experience the Great Barrier Reef on board our luxury 30 metre sailing catamaran. Take in the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Let our crew pamper you in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with its fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun under the sails.

Join us on this fully guided Daintree Rainforest walk, including a wildlife river cruise in seach of the saltwater crocodile. Canoe down the Daintree's stream and take a dip in a freswater lagoon. Our guides are experts in the local flora and wildlife and guarantee a day with plenty of fun!

Located out of Cairns, we offer a full 5 hours to dive and snorkel at Australia's Latest Outer Barrier Reef Platform "MARINE WORLD". Cruises suit any person, family or group looking for personalised service and the ultimate Outer Great Barrier Reef diving or snorkeling experience.

Light the flame of the forest...beneath the canopy of the oldest rainforest in the world...feel the wonder of this legendary place and explore the mysteries of time and culture in the spell binding candlelit drama that is the enchanted forest.

Spend the day cruising around two reef destinations. A BBQ lunch and underwater activities such as snorkeling, semi-submersible and glass bottom boat are all included. View this majestic wonderland from a helicopter before heading back down to sea level and cruising back to Cairns.

On your full day private fishing charter you get to choose the experience you want! Be it lure fishing, live-bait fishing or a mixture of both - we can cater your charter to suit you. So why not get a group together and hire the whole boat for a day of fun on the gorgeous Mulgrave/Russell River.

Take off on a helicopter flight with views over Cairns city and head out over the Coral Sea. The awesome size and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef can only truly be appreciated from the air take in all it's splendor as you fly over famous sites such as Arlington Reef, Green Island and Upolu Cay

A two day tour that takes in the best of the region! Over 2 days, discover the real reef as you join our luxury day cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. On the second day, travel through World Heritage Rainforest of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Parks.

On your half day private fishing charter you get to choose the experience you want! Be it lure fishing, live-bait fishing or a mixture of both - we can cater your charter to suit you. So why not get a group together and hire the whole boat for a day of fun!

You and your partner can indulge in a helicopter flight to a secluded sand cay, where the tranquil surroundings will lull you into an amazing sense of being. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast hamper and champagne for two on this remote island that is at your complete disposal for two hours!

This horse ride takes you through the stunning Australian bush Savannah and spectacular rainforest where you can enjoy views from high mountain tops down to the Great Barrier Reef and the 500m magnificent Mowbray Falls. This wild, little touched region is yours to discover and experience.

Travel the adventurous trails of the early Aussie explorers. Back to the 18th century, to an era when motive power was horses, bullocks and mules. Ride a horse as only the affluent did, be a pioneer and experience the frontier lifestyle. We take you overland through our unique wilderness.

This is a four hour trek, along the national trail to a private water lily lagoon and then riding the stock route through the Australian bush savannah to see views of the Great Barrier Reef. You do not need to be an experienced rider to enjoy the four hour trail.

This is a two hour trail along the historical Bump Track through spectacular, tropical rainforest and our own ancient logging national trails. It's a great experience for both beginners and more advanced riders.

Experience the stunning environment of the Australian bush in a hot air balloon. Watch it being inflated before lift-off, then hop in and enjoy the views below, while having your photo taken by Australia's only hot air balloon photographer. You are treated to a champagne breakfast after landing.

Be picked up from your hotel in a chauffeur-driven limousine before experiencing the stunning environment of the Australian bush on a 60-minute scenic balloon flight. This is followed by a private 3 course a la carte breakfast at a 5 star beach side resort hotel.

Tropical North Queensland rainforest is to experience nature at its finest! Rail, gondolas and amphibious army ducks all come together to enable you to appreciate the compelling enchantment of the rainforest.

Kuranda Scenic Railway is the original scenic rail journey to Kuranda. This spectacular experience travels over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North Queensland's pioneers over 100 years ago. Traversing the World Heritage listed rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park this is one of the world's great railway journeys.

This 45m Swing is designed to give the ultimate ground rush feeling in a controlled environment. Feel yourself freefall briefly and then swing low to the ground before heading back up in a swing formation. One, two or three people at a time can ride.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef onboard the evolutionary T5. TUSA Dive introduces it's latest reef craft, T5, custom designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving and snorkelling. Lounge style seating throughout is provided for 120 people, with guest numbers limited to just 60.

Make your reef trip the ultimate experience, and take an 'Intro dive'. See the same sites as certified divers - with the most experienced instructors by your side. There is a maximum of four divers per instructor and the opportunity for one or two dives in the day.

See Cairns from a completely different perspective! Relax as we take you on the scenic flight of a lifetime, as you fly high over some of the most beautiful areas surrounding Cairns for 20 minutes. Take in the stunning views from the Barron Gorge to the pristine northern beaches in a helicopter!

NEW !! Over two days, experience Cairns' most popular activities - cruising the Great Barrier Reef and white water rafting through the pristine Daintree rainforest. This package will see you snorkelling the multi-coloured coral of the reef one day, and navigating the Barron River rapids the next!

Just an hour south of Cairns, we have created a rafting adventurers dream on the Russell River. There is nothing else like this in Australia. Our rafting day is affordable, nail biting and exhilarating! With rapids ranging from grade 1 to 4, there is something for everyone on this river.

Experience spectacular views from our seaplane of the Great Barrier Reef far below. During this experience enjoy the romance of a secluded sandy cay for 2 hours, nestled within the spectacular coral gardens reef. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some snorkeling before returning back to our base.

Travel by seaplane to the world renowned Green Island. Once at the island, spend 2 hours indulging in the activities available. Relax by the beach, snorkel in the crystal clear waters or wander around the Island itself before returning to Cairns with a scenic seaplane flight.

Experience some of the most spectacular sky diving in the Tropical North Queensland at the closest possible beach to Cairns. From 14,000ft you will see all the breathtaking views that the region has to offer and receive a full colour Certificate to prove you took the plunge!

If you've ever wanted to learn to fly a helicopter, then this is the experience you just can't afford to miss! Let your instructor help you to take flight and control of a helicopter for 30 minutes in this trial introductory flight. You're guaranteed to catch the flying bug!

An experience of a lifetime where we'll take you to an underwater world that's a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance of the Great Barrier Reef. Dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one metre underwater.

Climb to the top of our tower to experience the bungy jump of a lifetime! Whether you decide to touch the water when you bungy jump or to remain dry, this jump is definately going to get the adrenalin pumping. If extreme sports are your thing, you just can't go past the tower bungy jump!

Feel the rush of white water rafting! Join us for some true fun and excitement on the Barron River. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly professional company utilising the latest in white water technology to ensure you an exhilarating yet safe half day trip.