Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Cairns, Queensland

January 8, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

Cairns is the perfect city for merry revelers, passionate divers and adrenaline junkies, offering booming nightlife and heart-pounding adventure amid a vibrant, tropical setting.  This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Embark on an eco-adventure or take a dip in a lagoon pool before hitting the town to unwind and shake what you’ve got Down Under.
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1. Passions of Paradise Reef Tour

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Passions of Paradise Reef Tour

Dive, Snorkel, Sail the Great Barrier Reef aboard Passions of Paradise, Cairns newest and most luxurious catamaran. Sailing daily, let our friendly, dedicated staff introduce you to another world teeming with exotic fish life, coral gardens, and spectacular views. Visiting two sites daily we have a selection of over 24 Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations to choose from offering you the best location tailored the days conditions! Dive or snorkel with Cairns's friendliest crew! Every afternoon, our bar opens, and guests relax in comfort as we raise the sails and cruise back to Cairns.

2. Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

Experience the passion of the Ocean Free and Freedom team! First class service with that friendly Ozzie touch! A luxury high speed 20M CAT "Ocean Freedom" to 2 stunning locations Upolu Cay and "Wonder Wall" on the GBR or a beautiful 16M sailing vessel "Ocean Free" to the famous Green Island + GBR . Personal tours carrying low passenger numbers offering more of a day out with "family and friends" than a "commercial tour".

3. Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips

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Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips

Seastar Cruises premium reef cruise combines the outer Great Barrier Reef with a coral cay island. In only 1 1/4 hours the fast air-conditioned Seastar 1 can take you from Cairns to magnificent Michaelmas Cay, the largest of the local uninhabited coral cays. Cruising past Green Island, Upolu cay and Oyster reef Seastar is the first boat to arrive. After an enjoyable time here it is a short 20 minute cruise to the splendid Hastings Reef sitting on the very outer edge. This is where the corals thrive, well out from the coast away from the influence the rivers and streams, adjacent to the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. You will have 2 1/2 hours at each location. Plenty of time to go snorkeling, do a introductory dive, relax on the beach of the Island or join a tour in the Glass Bottom Boat at Hastings Reef. The day cruise on Seastar inlcudes Morning/Afternoon tea, high quality snorkel equipment, Wetsuit or Lycra suit (depending on the time of year), Glass Bottom Boat Tour, Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch, Reef Interpretation & Guided Snorkel Tours on each spot.

4. Paradise Sport Fishing Adventures

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5.0 based on 274 reviews

Paradise Sport Fishing Adventures

Sport fishing tour specialising in Live Bait Fishing!

5. Cairns Mountain Bike Tours

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Cairns Mountain Bike Tours

Guided Mountain Bike Tours, Mountain Bike Hire and E-MTB Hire, located just 200 metres from the Cairns World Championship Mountain Bike Park in Smithfield, Cairns, Tropical North Queensland.

6. Barefoot Tours

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Barefoot Tours

Here at Barefoot Tours we know you don’t want to spend the day rushing between the waterfalls, with no time to really appreciate the beauty of nature around you – which is why our tours are all about relaxing and having a whole lot of fun! ALL of our tours visit parts of the World Heritage Wet Tropical Rainforest, which has been around and intact since dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Each of our tours has the opportunities to swim, so make sure you bring your swimmers and a towel! We have three tours available online: 1. Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls Day Tour (our most popular/famous one) 2. Mission Beach & Dunk Island Day Tour 3. Cape Tribulation & Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

7. Foaming Fury

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Foaming Fury

HALF DAY BARRON RIVER - The Barron River half day tour is a fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It's fun, exciting and exhilarating, Let the guides entertain you on this spectacular river! Spend the afternoon on the water whilst taking in scenic views of the rainforest within the Barron Gorge National Park. Raft in 8 person rafts with your guide taking you on a journey to remember. Only 20 minutes traveling time from Cairns. Enjoy the trills of up to grade 3 rapids. The Barron River half day tour is the ultimate experience for those with limited time and would like to participate in the thrills of white water.

8. Uncle Brian's Tours

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Uncle Brian's Tours

Welcome to Far North Queensland where you’ll be taken on a friendly and personal journey through a tropical wonderland! Visit the Atherton Tablelands or Cape Tribulation and you could be walking and talking your way through ancient rainforests, swimming in crystal clear waterfalls and rainforest creeks, rock sliding, singing, lazing on beautiful beaches, floating in a volcanic crater lake and spotting rare wildlife and crocs! While all the time having Fun!

9. Reef Daytripper

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Reef Daytripper

Sail to the picturesque Upolu Reef on our charming catamaran for a relaxing yet fun filled sailing trip. Avoid the crowds and experience the Great Barrier Reef the way nature intended. With a maximum of 20 people we offer a friendly personalised experience.

10. Trail Bike Adventures

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Trail Bike Adventures

Trail bike adventure tours around Cairns and surrounds. Motorcycle license required. Inclusive tours taking care of your need whilst on tour.

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