Cairns
Cairns
Official Visitor Guide
+61 7 4051 5777
  • Tickets
    • Adrenaline
    • Activities
    • Attractions
    • Islands
    • Family
    • Fishing
    • Food and Wine
    • Great Barrier Reef
    • Half Day tours
    • Indigenous Tours
    • Outback
    • Rainforest
    • Sightseeing
    • Tour Packages
    • Scenic Flight
    • Unique Stays
    • Water Activities
  • Accommodation
  • Tourist Information
    • Gallery
    • History
    • Jobs
    • Places of Worship
    • Public Holidays
    • Seasons
    • Weather
    • What’s on
  • Things to do in Cairns
    • Adventure and Adrenaline
    • Free things to do in Cairns
    • Atherton Tablelands Tours
    • Cairns Tours
    • Daintree Rainforest Tours
    • Day Trips
    • Family Friendly Fun
    • Fishing Charters
    • Half Day Tours
    • Helicopter Tours
    • Incredible Experiences
    • Introductory Dive Cairns
    • Island Tours
    • Kuranda Tours
    • Kuranda Scenic Railway
    • Rainforest and Waterfalls
    • Reef Tours
    • Scenic Flights & Helicopter Tours
    • Scenic Drive
    • Scuba Diving
    • Sightseeing Tours
    • Skyrail
    • Snorkeling
    • Swimming Holes
    • Things to do in Cairns with kids
    • Waterfalls Cairns
    • Wildlife Parks and Animal Encounters
  • What To Do
    • Attractions
    • Art Gallery
    • Cairns Esplanade
      • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    • Casino
    • Events
      • Basketball
      • Cairns Festival
    • Food and Drinks
    • Cafe’s Markets and Galleries
    • Markets
    • Museum
    • Natural Wonders
    • Night Life
    • Playgrounds
    • Romance
    • Shopping
    • Trinity Wharf
    • Venues
  • Destinations
    • Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns City
    • Cape Tribulation
    • Daintree Rainforest
    • Great Barrier Reef
    • Cairns Beaches
    • Islands
    • Kuranda
    • Mount Bartle Frere
  • Travel Guide
    • Accessible Cairns
    • Cairns Airport
      • Airport Transfers
    • Cairns FAQs
    • Emergency Services in Cairns
    • Getting Around Cairns
      • Bus
      • Driving
      • Maps
      • Taxi
    • Getting to Cairns
    • Money
      • Banks
      • Currency Exchange
    • Marina
    • Plan Your Reef Tour
    • Plan Your Trip to Cairns
    • Public Toilets
    • Staying Safe in Cairns
    • What to pack
    • When to Visit Cairns
    • Where is Cairns
  • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Tours
  • Half Day tours

Half Day tours tours

Half-Day Tours in Cairns: Discover Tropical Adventures in Just a Few Hours

Cairns is a vibrant gateway to some of Australia’s most stunning natural attractions, and you don’t need a full day to experience its beauty. Whether you’re short on time or simply looking to fill your morning or afternoon with adventure, Cairns offers a variety of half-day tours that let you explore the best of the region in just a few hours. From reef explorations to rainforest walks, these tours are perfect for those who want to make the most of their time in tropical North Queensland. Let’s dive into the top half-day tours you can enjoy in Cairns!

Plan Your Half-Day Adventure in Cairns

Cairns’ half-day tours are perfect for travellers who want to experience the best of the region without committing to a full day. Whether you’re exploring the Great Barrier Reef, discovering the rainforest, or immersing yourself in local culture, these tours offer a convenient and exciting way to see the highlights of Tropical North Queensland.

Start planning your half-day adventure in Cairns today, and make the most of your time in this incredible destination!

Half day tours Cairns
Hot Air Balloon from Cairns 🎈
Favorite

Hot Air Balloon from Cairns 🎈

Hot Air Balloon Cairns: Enjoy the scenic flight of your lifetime! The views of the Atherton Tablelands are breathtaking.

from $495
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Helicopter Cairns
Favorite

Helicopter Cairns

Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef with Cairns 30 Minute Scenic Reef Helicopter Flight. An absolute must do when visiting Cairns.

from $415
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Cairns Bungy Jump
Featured

Cairns Bungy Jump

Get ready to push your limits and break the laws of gravity at the Bungy Jump Cairns site the ONE and ONLY in Cairns.

$169
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
AJ Hackett Cairns Giant Jungle Swing
Featured

AJ Hackett Cairns Giant Jungle Swing

Swing through the tropical rainforest from the top of the tallest trees! AJ Hackett Cairns giant jungle swing is so much fun.

$99
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
Featured

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

See crocodiles, kangaroos, snakes and other wildlife at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

$48
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Featured

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Cairns is located minutes north of Cairns The Skyrail spans between the towns of Caravonica and Kuranda Cairns Skyrail is the perfect way to...

$133
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Cairns Green Island
Featured

Cairns Green Island

Green Island Reef Cruise options for both full or half day spend a lovely day options for snorkeling relaxing on the beach walking and more

from $107
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Gone Fishing Cairns
Featured

Gone Fishing Cairns

Only the best equipment is supplied to ensure the best Cairns fishing trips.

from $120
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Cairns City Sights
Featured

Cairns City Sights

The ultimate “City Sights” tour of Cairns and its spectacular tropical environs Offering so much more than the usual City tours this truly rewarding afternoon.

$109
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Hartley’s Crocodile farm – half day
Featured

Hartley’s Crocodile farm – half day

Experience the famous Crocodile Attack Show where you see the notorious head shake and death roll of these huge prehistoric animals

$118
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Skydive Cairns
Featured

Skydive Cairns

Tropical North is a spectacular location for Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure, the ultimate adrenaline experience.

$349
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour
Featured

Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour

Before you land on a deserted sandy cay, you'll see the Great Barrier Reef, a sight to behold. This helicopter tour is truly unforgettable!

$1,050 ReserveRead more
Barron River Rafting – Half Day
Featured

Barron River Rafting – Half Day

Barron River Rafting 2 hours of fun rafting with level three rapids as you float down the spectacular Barron River.

from $128
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Mossman Stand-up Paddleboard Tour
Featured

Mossman Stand-up Paddleboard Tour

Explore the Rainforest on a magic Rainforest River Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour through the oldest living Rainforest in the world!

$120
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Featured

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest exhibition of butterflies in Australia.  The sanctuary laboratory breeds around 30,000 caterpillars each year.  The Sanctuary is open...

$25
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Cairns Aquarium
Featured

Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium is home to over 16,000 creatures, and is open 7 days a week (365 days a year) from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm...

$58
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Paronella Park
Featured

Paronella Park

Paronella Park the Spanish Castle in the Rainforest Spread over 5 Hectares Jose Paronella began construction of his labour of love in the early 1930s...

$59
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Nature Walk Let’s Go Buggin!
Featured

Nature Walk Let’s Go Buggin!

Join this 2 Hour Guided Nature Walk and take some impressive Macro Shots

$80 Read more
Green Island Half Day Tour
Featured

Green Island Half Day Tour

Enjoy beautiful Green Island with the Green Island Half Day tour. Laze on the beach, snorkel, dive or wander the rainforest boardwalks.

from $122
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Featured

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

No trip to Far North Queensland is complete without a visit to Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat!

$49
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Half Day Rainforest 4WD Adventure
Featured

Half Day Rainforest 4WD Adventure

Hop on board this 4WD journey through pristine and tropical Rainforest and explore the hidden wonders that surround Cairns.

$169
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Indigenous Cultural Beach Walk and Talk Experience
Featured

Indigenous Cultural Beach Walk and Talk Experience

Take a cultural experience with indigenous Kuku Yalanji, the traditional custodians, from traditional spear fishing to observing native food plants and cultural medicines.

$132 ReserveRead more
Ocean Safari AM
Featured

Ocean Safari AM

Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach

$207
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Reef Adventures
Featured

Reef Adventures

Experience Cairns' newest reef trip with Mad Max! Enjoy a thrilling half-day snorkeling adventure to Upolu Reef with only 25 guests.

$189
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Ocean Safari
Featured

Ocean Safari

Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach

$207
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Cairns Koalas and Creatures 🐨
Featured

Cairns Koalas and Creatures 🐨

Experience Australian wildlife up close at Cairns Koalas & Creatures. Capture unforgettable koala photos and explore diverse habitats in Cairns.

$20
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Half-Day Waterfalls Tour from Cairns
Featured

Half-Day Waterfalls Tour from Cairns

Discover paradise in a half-day! Explore rainforests, waterfalls, and stunning boulders, all while enjoying a picnic lunch.

$129
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Paragliding Cairns
Featured

Paragliding Cairns

Soar above the tropical coastline and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the rainforest, beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef

$295
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Let’s Go Buggin’ Cairns night tour and photography tour
Featured

Let’s Go Buggin’ Cairns night tour and photography tour

Join this 2 Hour Guided Night Walk of the Cairns Botanical Gardens and take some impressive Macro Shots

$80
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Australian Armour and Artillery Museum Afternoon Tour
Featured

Australian Armour and Artillery Museum Afternoon Tour

Discover Cairns' Australian Armour & Artillery Museum with luxury coach transfers. Immerse in military history with over 220 exhibits.

$100
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Aquarium Cairns at Night
Featured

Aquarium Cairns at Night

Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef after dark on a guided nocturnal tour at the aquarium!

from $85
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Zoom Around Cairns (10 mins) 🚁
Featured

Zoom Around Cairns (10 mins) 🚁

Experience the thrill of a 10-minute helicopter tour over Cairns, featuring stunning views of Trinity Inlet and rainforest backdrops.

$175
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Inner Reef Explorer (30 mins) 🚁
Featured

Inner Reef Explorer (30 mins) 🚁

Experience a breathtaking 30-minute helicopter tour over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, featuring islands, cays, and vibrant marine life.

$415
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Reef Spectacular (60 minutes) 🚁
Featured

Reef Spectacular (60 minutes) 🚁

The Reef Spectacular is a 60-minute helicopter tour from Cairns covering 160km over 11 reef locations including islands, cays, and coral formations.

$745
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Reef Rainforest Fusion (45 mins) 🌊🚁
Featured

Reef Rainforest Fusion (45 mins) 🌊🚁

Experience Cairns' best with a 45-minute helicopter tour, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest, wildlife, and iconic landmarks.

$565
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Barron Gorge and Falls (20 mins) 🚁
Featured

Barron Gorge and Falls (20 mins) 🚁

Fly over Barron Gorge and Falls on a 20-minute helicopter tour, featuring lush rainforests, Kuranda, and panoramic coastal views.

$320
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Outer Reef Odyssey (40 mins) 🚁
Featured

Outer Reef Odyssey (40 mins) 🚁

Discover the untouched outer reef on a 40-minute helicopter flight over vibrant coral formations.

$525
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Express Kuranda with Skyrail 🚡
Featured

Express Kuranda with Skyrail 🚡

Experience Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Village, Rainforestation Nature Park, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, and Army Duck Tour on this half-day Cairns adventure.

$190
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Reef and Rainforest Duo (60 mins) 🚁
Featured

Reef and Rainforest Duo (60 mins) 🚁

The Reef & Rainforest Duo is a 60-minute helicopter tour covering 180km over reef sites, waterfalls, rainforest ranges, and coastal landmarks.

$745
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more
Horseriding Cairns and Green Island

Horseriding Cairns and Green Island

Make the most of your trip to Cairns by visiting Green Island and then joining a Horseriding tour through the Rainforest

$381 BookRead more
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Half Day AM Tour 🐊

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Half Day AM Tour 🐊

Discover diverse wildlife, captivating presentations, and a thrilling boat cruise at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, with transfers included.

$85
Book
Close Add to Cart Book Now
Read more

Select your price

  • $0 - $504
  • $50 - $15018
  • $150 - $2507
  • $250 - $5007
  • $500 - $7504
  • $750+1

Contact Us

CairnsAustralia.com your online travel guide.

CairnsAustralia.com

+61 7 4051 5777

[email protected]

https://cairnsaustralia.com/

100 Abbott Street
Cairns
Queensland
4870

Discover Cairns Neighbourhood

Atherton Tablelands

Cairns City

Cape Tribulation

Daintree Rainforest

Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Beaches

Islands

Kuranda

 

Things To Do

Attractions

Cairns Esplanade

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Markets

Playgrounds

Scenic Drives

Skyrail

Swimming Holes

Waterfalls

Atherton Tablelands Tours

Cairns Tours

Cairns Reef Tours

Daintree Rainforest Tours

Helicopter Tours

Island Tours

Kuranda Tours

Day Tours

Reef Stays

Tour  Packages

 

 

Partners

Atherton Tablelands

Daintree Rainforest

Fitzroy Island

Great Barrier Reef Tours

Green Island 

Kuranda

Port Douglas

Sydney

Whitsunday Islands 

 

 

© 2025 Cairns - Official Visitor Guide
CairnsAustralia.com Official Visitor Guide - Welcome to Cairns Discover the ultimate travel guide. From the best things to do, to attractions, restaurants and accommodations. CairnsAustralia.com is proudly part of the Hot Getaways Company
We have partnered with operators who share our passion and all tours, accommodation and attractions are carefully selected to deliver outstanding service. We're passionate about making your holiday memories last a lifetime.
  • Tickets
    • Adrenaline
    • Activities
    • Attractions
    • Islands
    • Family
    • Fishing
    • Food and Wine
    • Great Barrier Reef
    • Half Day tours
    • Indigenous Tours
    • Outback
    • Rainforest
    • Sightseeing
    • Tour Packages
    • Scenic Flight
    • Unique Stays
    • Water Activities
  • Accommodation
  • Tourist Information
    • Gallery
    • History
    • Jobs
    • Places of Worship
    • Public Holidays
    • Seasons
    • Weather
    • What’s on
  • Things to do in Cairns
    • Adventure and Adrenaline
    • Free things to do in Cairns
    • Atherton Tablelands Tours
    • Cairns Tours
    • Daintree Rainforest Tours
    • Day Trips
    • Family Friendly Fun
    • Fishing Charters
    • Half Day Tours
    • Helicopter Tours
    • Incredible Experiences
    • Introductory Dive Cairns
    • Island Tours
    • Kuranda Tours
    • Kuranda Scenic Railway
    • Rainforest and Waterfalls
    • Reef Tours
    • Scenic Flights & Helicopter Tours
    • Scenic Drive
    • Scuba Diving
    • Sightseeing Tours
    • Skyrail
    • Snorkeling
    • Swimming Holes
    • Things to do in Cairns with kids
    • Waterfalls Cairns
    • Wildlife Parks and Animal Encounters
  • What To Do
    • Attractions
    • Art Gallery
    • Cairns Esplanade
      • Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
    • Casino
    • Events
      • Basketball
      • Cairns Festival
    • Food and Drinks
    • Cafe’s Markets and Galleries
    • Markets
    • Museum
    • Natural Wonders
    • Night Life
    • Playgrounds
    • Romance
    • Shopping
    • Trinity Wharf
    • Venues
  • Destinations
    • Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns City
    • Cape Tribulation
    • Daintree Rainforest
    • Great Barrier Reef
    • Cairns Beaches
    • Islands
    • Kuranda
    • Mount Bartle Frere
  • Travel Guide
    • Accessible Cairns
    • Cairns Airport
      • Airport Transfers
    • Cairns FAQs
    • Emergency Services in Cairns
    • Getting Around Cairns
      • Bus
      • Driving
      • Maps
      • Taxi
    • Getting to Cairns
    • Money
      • Banks
      • Currency Exchange
    • Marina
    • Plan Your Reef Tour
    • Plan Your Trip to Cairns
    • Public Toilets
    • Staying Safe in Cairns
    • What to pack
    • When to Visit Cairns
    • Where is Cairns
  • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Blog
    • Contact Us