Off The Beaten Track
If you wanted to "get off the beaten track" and visit some restricted access areas or less visited areas, then please peruse the tours below. Options ranging from 4WD tours, wildlife spotting tours and guided hiking tours. Most of these tours travel with very small groups of people and are designed to reconnect you with nature and get an up close and personal experience of our native wildlife and ancient rainforests.
3 Day Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer
Rates from: $1621
Experience the very best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park, the excitement of the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and the unspoilt beauty and incredible cultural heritage of historic Cooktown. Our experienced driver-guide will share knowledge and history as you explore the ancient Daintree and historic Cooktown. The 3 Day Wanderer is for visitors who have the time to explore our region at a more leisurely pace
Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours
Rates from: $110
100% First Nations owned and operated
Just a 15 minute drive north of Port Douglas is beautiful Cooya Beach (Kuyu Kuyu), a special place and traditional fishing grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people.
3 Night Shark Diving
Rates from: $9900
This trip is 3 nights / 3 days with 8 -10 Holmes Reef dives in the fabulous Coral Sea, aboard S.V Rum Runner, a 66ft mono hull sail boat. Carrying a maximum of 16 divers plus crew. Departure is from Marlin Marina, E finger, Cairns at 2:00 pm Friday, return time 8.00 am Monday. What a great long weekend of diving.
9 Day Gulf Savannah Fully Accommodated Tour
Rates from: $4375
Visit the alluring beauty and rugged charm of the Australian Outback. Explore the spectacular Gulf Country & take the Savannahlander & Gulflander train. See Normanton, enjoy a Karumba sunset cruise. Marvel at Cobbold Gorge and Undara Lava Tubes.
Billy Tea Safaris - Chillagoe Caves and Outback 4WD Tour
Rates from: $229
Billy Tea Safaris will take you on an unforgettable day tour of the Chillagoe Caves and Australian Outback. You will travel in a customized 4WD drive vehicle. Engage in a fully guided tour of the Chillagoe Caves (which is the primary highlight of the trip) to marvel at their natural wonder. Later in the day you move onto a great location known as Granites Gorge, here you can hand feed the rock wallabies that come out in the afternoon for a feed. After this gorgeous local experience you return down the Kuranda Range back to Cairns. A great full day tour which includes lunch at a genuine outback pub.
Discovery Tours - Half Day 4WD Rainforest Tour
Rates from: $169
This is the only company who offer an easy 4WD Half Day Tour from Cairns. You will stop at a giant fig tree with its own boardwalk, do a few creek crossings, enjoy tropical fruit tastings, see the amazing termite mounds, Kuranda, Barron Falls and you can swim at Davies Creek. All with a knowledgable Naturalist Guide who will remain with you to provide guided walks with informative commentary.
FNQ TROPICAL WETLANDS Birdwatching (Private Day Tour)
Rates from: $1150
This unqiue private guided tour option is perfect for nature lovers, especially those whom have an interest in bird watching! No other company can provide this itinerary, as FNQ Nature Tours is the only local operator who has the exclusive access permits. This "Shared Earth Reserve" encompasses 5000 acres of lagoons, trails, bird hides and dirt roads containing an abundance of bird watching opportunites.
With amazing habitat diverity including permanent lakes, swamps, billabongs, creeks and an incrediable mosiac of old' growth savanna woodlands. Our team of staff are highly experienced and passionate naturalist guides, with their own personal interests in bird watching and photpgraphy. You will be gauranteed a wonderful and memorable tour experience.
Mossman Gorge River Drift Snorkel
Rates from: $145
It’s swimming, snorkelling, floating and a rainforest walk. Step into the cool, crystal-clear water and drift with the current as you explore life under the water’s surface. Watch fish dart in and around the river stones and keep your eyes out for the occasional turtle. This family friendly tour is the perfect way to stay cool in the hot tropics and a great introduction to snorkelling before heading out to the reef.
Mountain Biking
Rates from: $130
Established in 1993, Queensland’s 1st official mountain bike tour operator with permits to ride in World Heritage rainforest. Dans Mountain Biking is the longest established mountain biking tour operator in Australia.
Palm Cove Sea Kayak Tours
Rates from: $87
Choose from three amazing Kayak tours departing from Palm Cove Beach. Start your day by gently gliding over the fringing reefs of Double Island waiting for those first streaks of sunlight to burst from the horizon or visit double Island and Scout's Hat and explore the rock pools for octopus, sea cucumber, crabs, soft corals and a vast array of Great Barrier Reef fish.
Savannah Motorcycle Tours
Rates from: $450
Savannah Motorcycle tours are committed to operating an ecologically sustainable tour with a focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding. Choose from the many itineraries to suit you plans.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Island or Rainforest
Rates from: $79
This unique stand up paddle boarding company offers a variety of locations to visually enjoy your surroundings whilst doing a serene activity you will love. Visit a beautiful blue volcanic crater lake, or make your way down along a river, or visit an idyllic island to enhance this amazing activity.