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Home/Destinations/Cairns/Wildlife & Nature

Wildlife & Nature Tours

Meet the locals: wildlife tours around Cairns bring you face to face with saltwater crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos and cassowaries in nature parks and on river cruises. A great way to experience North Queensland’s unique animals.

113 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
4.7(3,941)·8h 30min
from$195/ person
via Viator
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
4.6(2,063)·10–12 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls
Cairns And The Tropical North
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls
4.9(906)·10 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour
Cairns And The Tropical North
Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour
4.6(868)·8 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns And The Tropical North
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
4.6(637)·10 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator
Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Aquarium Admission Ticket
4.6(567)·2–3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest
Cairns And The Tropical North
Wait-A-While Night Tour: Platypus, Tree Kangaroos & Rainforest
4.8(458)·8 hours
from$166/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef
Cairns And The Tropical North
All Inclusive Day Tour to Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef
4.7(449)·8 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour
4.8(424)·9 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Adventure &Taste Atherton Tablelands Food & Wine Tour from Cairns
4.9(282)·9 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns
4.1(259)·4 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns
4.4(245)·7 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Chillagoe Caves and Outback Day Trip from Cairns
4.7(234)·11h 30min
from$169/ person
via Viator
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns
Queensland
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns
4.6(226)·5 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Small-Group Kuranda Tour: Skyrail & Scenic Railway
4.8(164)·7 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns
4.3(138)·7 hours
from$221/ person
via Viator
Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Koalas & Creatures at the Pier
4.7(125)·30 min
from$16/ person
via Viator
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)
Cairns And The Tropical North
Classic Kuranda by Skyrail, Train, Rainforestation & Lunch (CKB)
4.5(111)·10 hours
from$222/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
4.2(103)·1 hour
from$30/ person
via Viator
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns
Queensland
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Day Trip from Cairns
4.4(96)·6 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Ticket (BNP)
3.9(47)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Highlights including Rainforestation Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife R1B
4.1(40)·10 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles
Queensland
Cairns to Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Cableway, Hartley's Crocodiles
4.2(40)·8 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
Queensland
Breakfast with the Koalas at Hartley's Crocodile Park from Cairns or Palm Cove
4.7(40)·6 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)
4.5(28)·9 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Wildlife Experience Deluxe Multi Attraction Pass
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Wildlife Experience Deluxe Multi Attraction Pass
4.6(23)·1h 30min–2h
from$68/ person
via Viator
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns
Cairns And The Tropical North
Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour from Cairns
4.7(7)·10 hours
from$243/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour
Cairns And The Tropical North
Kuranda Railway: Rainforestation Army Duck Small Group Tour
4.7(6)·8 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Paronella Park Herberton and Wild life Tour
5.0(5)·10 hours
from$202/ person
via Viator
Cairns City: 1 Hour Guided Jet Ski Crocodile Spotting Tour
−19%
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns City: 1 Hour Guided Jet Ski Crocodile Spotting Tour
1 hour
from$113$141/ person
via Viator
Cairns Shore Excursion: Crocodile and Wildlife Park Visit
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns Shore Excursion: Crocodile and Wildlife Park Visit
5 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Nature in Cairns — FAQ

What wildlife can you see near Cairns?
You can see crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries and tropical birds in parks and on river cruises.
Can you hold a koala in Cairns?
Yes — some Cairns wildlife parks offer koala encounters and photos.
Where can you see crocodiles near Cairns?
Crocodiles are seen on Daintree River cruises and in Cairns wildlife parks.

More things to do in Cairns

Great Barrier ReefGreen IslandDaintree RainforestKuranda & Skyrail