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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Reef Magic Cruises is an experience second to none. Large 2 story platform suitable for guests of all ages. Key Selling Points: Cairns' only locally owned & operated company; 5 full hours at Marine World; lowest passenger numbers to a 2 story platform in Cairns / Port Douglas area & Cairns' most affordable option.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Wait a While Tours specialized in day/night tours. It is magical to be involved in seeing a wild animal unrestricted in its natural environment in the rainforest. We often see platypus, birds, possums, tree kangaroos, gliders, frogs, owls, reptiles, various invertebrates and other animals on our tours. As a lot of rainforest animals are nocturnal, a night element and spotlighting with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide is the best way to see them.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Cairns - Australia. Skyrail is a unique rainforest experience taking you on an unforgettable journey over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest and deep into the forest. The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5km, includes time at two rainforest mid-stations where guests can alight from the cableway to learn more about this fascinating environment on Ranger guided boardwalk tours and at the Rainforest Interpretation Centre.

Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 27 attractions in Cairns

 The best commercial experience one can have in the Great Barrier Reef is staying on the Reef Encounter (live-aboard dive boat) where you can stay one day or more. The boat is like a miniature cruise...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Scuba diving and snorkeling trips on the Great Barrier Reef.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 27 attractions in Cairns

4 & 5 day live aboard dive trips to the Northern Great Barrier Reef & the Coral Sea

Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 27 attractions in Cairns
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Beach; Resort community
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Cairns Wildlife Dome is an all-weather wildlife exhibit enclosed by a 20 metre high glass dome on top of Cairns' iconic Reef Hotel Casino. You’ll be immersed in a replicated rainforest environment...

Attraction type: Nature center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Lake; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 27 attractions in Cairns

Passions of Paradise is a fast, modern 25 meter maxi-catamaran which sails daily to Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. We take you to the best locations with the friendliest crew. Michaelmas Cay is an unspoilt paradise recognized internationally as one of the most important bird nesting sanctuaries on the Great Barrier Reef. This unique and fragile ecosystem combines brilliant white sand with colourful soft coral, warm shallow water and an abundance of marine life. Perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat tours or just relaxing on the beach.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Water park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Attraction type: Golf course
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