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    Things to Do in Cairns This Week

    Sep 14–20, 2026 Cairns0 events · 71 activities
    3 under $20

    Looking for fun things to do in Cairns this week? We've curated 71+ budget-friendly picks — concerts, tours, family activities, and free entry events from Sep 14–20, 2026, sorted by date.

    Activities & Experiences We Sell in Cairns

    Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo

    Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo

    $263
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    Paronella Park Entry Tickets

    Paronella Park Entry Tickets

    $45
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    Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel Tour

    Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel Tour

    $129
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    Spirit of Cairns Dinner River Cruise

    Spirit of Cairns Dinner River Cruise

    $104
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    Dreamtime Dive from Reef Fleet Terminal

    Dreamtime Dive from Reef Fleet Terminal

    $171
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    Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge with Lunch - Full-Day Tour

    Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge with Lunch - Full-Day Tour

    $202
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    Explore Kuranda - Full-Day Tour

    Explore Kuranda - Full-Day Tour

    $147
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    Army Duck Experience

    Army Duck Experience

    $173
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    Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas Marina

    Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas Marina

    $246
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    Daintree Dreaming

    Daintree Dreaming

    $189
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    Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary 3 Attraction Pass

    Kuranda Koala Gardens, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary 3 Attraction Pass

    $48
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    Kuranda, Skyrail and Rail Gold Class

    Kuranda, Skyrail and Rail Gold Class

    $187
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    Silversonic Cruise

    Silversonic Cruise

    $228
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    Reef Magic Marine World Cruise

    Reef Magic Marine World Cruise

    $242
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    Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise

    Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise

    $215
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    Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Port Douglas

    Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Port Douglas

    $161
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    Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight

    Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight

    $329
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    Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip plus Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Tou

    Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip plus Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Tou

    $122
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    Fitzroy Island Return Transfers - Half-Day Tour

    Fitzroy Island Return Transfers - Half-Day Tour

    $60
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    Green Island Transfer with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    Green Island Transfer with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    $69
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    Kuranda Rail Gold Class & Skyrail from Port Douglas

    Kuranda Rail Gold Class & Skyrail from Port Douglas

    $226
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    Kuranda and Rainforestation

    Kuranda and Rainforestation

    $196
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    Grand Kuranda Experience - Full-Day Tour

    Grand Kuranda Experience - Full-Day Tour

    $238
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    Passions of Paradise - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

    Passions of Paradise - Great Barrier Reef Cruise

    $151
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    Silversonic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

    Silversonic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

    $200
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    Discover the Indigenous Culture and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance - Full-Day To

    Discover the Indigenous Culture and the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance - Full-Day To

    $132
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    Kuranda Deluxe with Kuranda Scenic Railway

    Kuranda Deluxe with Kuranda Scenic Railway

    $166
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    Skydive Mission Beach up to 15,000ft tandem skydive

    Skydive Mission Beach up to 15,000ft tandem skydive

    $227
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    Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 1 - Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

    Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 1 - Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

    $83
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    Kuranda Self-drive Tour

    Kuranda Self-drive Tour

    $133
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    Reef Hopper

    Reef Hopper

    $165
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    Skydive Cairns up to 15,000ft tandem skydive

    Skydive Cairns up to 15,000ft tandem skydive

    $214
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    Green Island Eco Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    Green Island Eco Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    $101
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    Classic Kuranda Experience - Full-Day Tour

    Classic Kuranda Experience - Full-Day Tour

    $221
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    Day to Night Rainforest and Wildlife Tour

    Day to Night Rainforest and Wildlife Tour

    $137
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    GSL Aviation Cairns Scenic Flight

    GSL Aviation Cairns Scenic Flight

    $200
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    Kuranda Skyrail & Rail from Cairns Beaches

    Kuranda Skyrail & Rail from Cairns Beaches

    $152
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    Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    $242
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    Cairns Harbour and Dinner Cruise

    Cairns Harbour and Dinner Cruise

    $91
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    Historic Village - Ticket

    Historic Village - Ticket

    $30
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    Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Tour

    Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Tour

    $142
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    Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld 2 Attraction Pass

    Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld 2 Attraction Pass

    $31
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    Cairns - Half-Day Private Tour

    Cairns - Half-Day Private Tour

    $289
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    Full Day Tour - Daintree and Mossman Gorge

    Full Day Tour - Daintree and Mossman Gorge

    $188
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    Reef and Port Douglas

    Reef and Port Douglas

    $188
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    Down Under Cruise and Dive - Evolution Cruise Only

    Down Under Cruise and Dive - Evolution Cruise Only

    $203
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    Marine World Great Barrier Reef Cruise with Transfer

    Marine World Great Barrier Reef Cruise with Transfer

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    Marine World Great Barrier Reef Cruise

    Marine World Great Barrier Reef Cruise

    $178
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    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - Ticket with Transfers

    Hartley's Crocodile Adventures - Ticket with Transfers

    $85
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    Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail - Full-Day Tour

    Kuranda, Skyrail and Scenic Rail - Full-Day Tour

    $140
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    Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Adventures from Cairns and Northern Beaches

    Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Adventures from Cairns and Northern Beaches

    $161
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    Green Island Catamalan Cruise - Full-Day Tour

    Green Island Catamalan Cruise - Full-Day Tour

    $74
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    Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran

    Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Great Adventures - Catamaran

    $266
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    Kuranda Koala Gardens Entry Tickets

    Kuranda Koala Gardens Entry Tickets

    Under $20
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    Kuranda Rail and Skyrail from Port Douglas

    Kuranda Rail and Skyrail from Port Douglas

    $181
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    Silverswift Outer Barrier Reef Cruise

    Silverswift Outer Barrier Reef Cruise

    $211
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    Birdworld Kuranda Entry Tickets

    Birdworld Kuranda Entry Tickets

    Under $20
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    Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 2 - Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat

    Fitzroy Island Activity Pass 2 - Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat

    $104
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    Kuranda Rail and Skyrail

    Kuranda Rail and Skyrail

    $187
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    Cairns - Full-Day Private Tour

    Cairns - Full-Day Private Tour

    $577
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    Kuranda and Rainforestation Nature Park with Lunch

    Kuranda and Rainforestation Nature Park with Lunch

    $230
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    Fitzroy Island Return Transfers - Full Day with Lunch

    Fitzroy Island Return Transfers - Full Day with Lunch

    $60
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    Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise – Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas

    Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise – Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas

    $287
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    Kuranda Koala Garden, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary Combo Pass

    Kuranda Koala Garden, Birdworld and Butterfly Sanctuary Combo Pass

    $51
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    Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park

    Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park

    $94
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    Kuranda Rainforestation with Australian Butterfly

    Kuranda Rainforestation with Australian Butterfly

    $172
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    Kuranda, Skyrail and Rail from Port Douglas

    Kuranda, Skyrail and Rail from Port Douglas

    $181
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    Cairns Aquarium Admission

    Cairns Aquarium Admission

    $45
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    Green Island Discovery with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    Green Island Discovery with Great Adventures - Catamaran Cruise

    $123
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    Hartley Crocodile Adventures - Self Drive

    Hartley Crocodile Adventures - Self Drive

    $38
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    Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise from Port Douglas

    Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise from Port Douglas

    $189
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