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Reef trips to the outer reef or Green Island, a full day into the Daintree and Cape Tribulation, or a loop through Kuranda and the Barron Gorge — most of the region's highlights can be done from Cairns in a single day.

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Best Day Trips from Cairns: How to Choose Between Them
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Best Day Trips from Cairns: How to Choose Between Them

Reef, Daintree, Kuranda or the Tablelands? Compare Cairns' best day trips by time, cost and what you'll actually see before booking.

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Best Dive Sites Near Cairns: How to Choose Between Them
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1 Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Trip

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

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2 Day Daintree Outback Tour from Cairns Port Douglas

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