Best Things to Do in Cape Tribulation | Activities, Attractions & More

Cairns

Cairns Aquarium

See over 15,000 marine species in Australia

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Wangetti

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Feed crocodiles and take a boat ride

A couple is sitting inside a green cable car, surrounded by lush forest and a clear view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Soar over a beautiful rainforest and admire the scenic view

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Cairns

The Kuranda Scenic Rail is your passport to the beauty of Barron Gorge National Park's incredible beauty. During your ride on one of Australia's most impressive rail journeys, expect to pass by waterfalls, travel through the shade of an immense canopy, and chug along over lush, green gorges!

Kuranda

Kuranda Koala Gardens

Hold a koala and feed kangaroos

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Port Douglas

Port Douglas Cruises & Boat Tours

Snorkel in clear waters and sail to nearby islands

Cairns

Cairns Cruises & Boat Tours

Snorkel in coral reefs and spot marine life

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Cairns

Day Trips from Cairns

Unlock the wonders of Cairns on a day trip!

Airlie Beach

Ocean Rafting

Ocean Rafting offers daily Whitehaven Beach and Whitsunday Island tours. The main office where visitors can check in is located at Coral Sea Marina North, a short walk from Airlie Beach along the boardwalk. Airlie Beach is a coastal locality popular with tourists and sunseekers in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia.

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East Palmerston

Mamu Tropical Skywalk

Mamu Tropical Skywalk is an elevated walkway, cantilever, and observation tower located outside of Wooroonoon National Park near Innisfail, Australia. From the Mamu Tropical Skywalk, visitors can explore the flora and fauna of rainforest safely from the forest floor to the canopy, and be rewarded with sweeping vistas from the top of the skywalk.

Kuranda

Birdworld Kuranda

Feed birds and walk among free-flying parrots

Aerial view of a small island with lush greenery, surrounded by vibrant turquoise waters, coral reefs, and a few boats.

Cairns

Green Island Cruises

Green Island is one of the 900 islands of the Great Barrier Reef. It is located 27 kilometres off the coast of Cairns, Far North Queensland. The location is a popular stop for snorkelling and diving tours in the reef.

People on a safari vehicle named "Rainforestation" in a dense, tropical forest with large green leaves in the foreground.

Kuranda

Rainforestation Nature Park

Rainforestation Nature Park is a wildlife reserve and forest park in Kuranda, Far North Queensland. Visitors can see animals native to Australia, learn more about the area's indigenous cultures, and even cuddle a koala.

Aerial view of a small sandbar surrounded by turquoise water, coral reefs, and a few boats anchored nearby.

Cairns

Michaelmas Cay Island

Michaelmas Cay is one of the two cays that form the Michaelmas Reef. It is located around 33 kilometres from Cairns and is part of the famous Great Barrier Reef. Migratory birds flock to the island, and the shallow waters of the cay are perfect for snorkeling.

A lush indoor garden with large tropical plants, ferns, and trees. People are walking and observing the vegetation on a wooden walkway.

Kuranda

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is Australia's largest butterfly conservatory. It is located in Kuranda in Far North Queensland, roughly 25 kilometres from Cairns.