Things to do in Cairns: Reef Tours, Cairns Skyrail ...

Cairns is renowned for its natural beauty, people from all over the world come to see the Great Barrier Reef,  World Heritaged listed Rain Forests,the spectacular scenery of Cape tribulation, Port douglas, our outback and to experience the warm hospitality of Australians. There is so much to do in and near Cairns.

Tour Desk Cairns Queens Court

We recommend that you book all your tours at Cairns Queens Court Accommodation. Our reasoning here is our staff are up to date on all weather patterns ,discounted tours, various tour promotions,most importantly if booked at the hotel we can handle any problem on the spot, efficiently so you are not inconvenienced. Bookings made outside of  of the hotel by guests will be asked to contact the agent with whom they have booked to resolve any problems associated with the booking.

We have included a variety of most popular tours in our discounted packages. Please read on for more information on these tours.  

A brief overview of Cairns Tours Included in the accommodation packages

Kuranda Train and Skyrail Up to Kuranda with a spectacular train ride through the mountains and rainforest. Return with Skyrail for stunning views of Cairns region and rainforest (approx 21/2 hours free time in Kuranda) includes free transfers.

Green Island  (half day) includes choice between glass bottom boat or free use of snorkelling gear. Does not include transfers to Reef Fleet Terminal, only 10-15 minute walk to catch the boat. (transfers available at $15.00pp)

Rainforest, Waterfalls, Paronella Park Experience our worlds heritage listed sights on this extraordinary value tour of the Cairns region (Tablelands) includes guided tour with naturalist on rainforest walks, Babinda Boulders, Kangaroo spotting, Paronella Park, Milla Milla falls (waterfall circuit) curtain fig tree (600  years old) Kauri pine trees over 1000 years old, Lake Barrine, Lake Eachem (volcanic crater lake), rainforest boardwalk. Includes afternoon tea, 2 course hot lunch at 'Out of the Whey Tea House'. Very informative, many sites to be seen, good value tour.

Outer Barrier Reef   Experience the Great Barrier Reef  with Reef Magic. Pontoon located at Marine World offers spectacular coral viewing, diversity of fish life, and visability. Includes under water observatory, marine biology presentation, free snorkelling equipment and instruction, hot/cold buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea. Five hours on the reef - fully recommended tour.

Balloon Flight  30 or 60 minute flights available with Raging Thunder. Pick up from Cairns Queens Court Accommodation at 4.15am (bring warm jacket) and travel to Mareeba. Watch a spectacular sunrise over Mareeba from the balloon. Includes breakfast after flight at Mareeba Heritage Centre. Learn about and hold many Aussie nature animals. Includes all transfers.

Barron River Rafting Half day.  White water rafting rapids grade 3 with Raging Thunder. Travel from Cairns to Barron falls includes all wet weather requirements,afternoon tea. and transfers to hotel. Half day of excitement and picturesque scenery  of Barron river action packed tour with two hours of rafting.