ZOOS CAIRNS

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia - a quality wildlife park in the heart of Kuranda Village.

Situated next to the Kuranda markets, The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies that are hand reared on the premises.

All are local rainforest species, including an iconic Kuranda butterfly, the electric blue Ulysses Butterfly, and the majestic fluoro green and yellow Cairns Birdwing.

The aviary, set in the midst of Kuranda rainforest, was opened in 1987 and has been visited by over a million people since. Guided tours through the aviary and laboratory are conducted throughout the day, detailing a butterfly's life cycle and behaviour.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is included in several Kuranda tours with other Kuranda attractions, such as the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, and other Kuranda zoos such as Rainforestation Nature Park.

Tandem Cairns in the Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure. Land on your own exclusive beach, the closet beach landing to Cairns. Free return transfers daily.

Tandem Cairns in the Tropical North is a spectacular location for a Tandem Skydive and your extreme adventure. Land on your own exclusive beach, the closet beach landing to Cairns. Free return transfers daily.

CAIRNS WILDLIFE DOME is a spectacular all-weather wildlife immersion exhibit - and open and interactive environment for humans and animals to mingle in a spacious natural setting - enclosed by a 20 metre high glass dome on top of the iconic Reef Hotel Casino. Immerse yourself in a rainforest environment whilst parrots, cockatoos and other birds native to the Wet Tropics region fly freely around you. Interact with other animals such as turtles, pythons, freshwater crocodiles, lizards and gliders. In the late afternoon, observe the feeding habits of curlews, bettongs, frogmouths and kookaburras.

The Dome is home to The Cairns ZOOm, the world’s first Challenge Ropes Course in a wildlife immersion exhibit, consisting of over 50 elements of crossings and ziplines – including one which takes participants directly over the top of Goliath, our 4 metre saltwater crocodile!

Interact with and be educated about our native fauna at different heights within the Dome during an exhilarating experience, then walk along internal and external walkways with a unique birds-eye view of the internal layout of the Dome, as well as a spectacular view of the city and surrounding land and seascapes.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.

Located just off the Tropical North Queensland coast of Cairns, Australia, the reef is an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle of brilliantly coloured corals and more than 10,000 diverse and unique marine species.

At Sunlover Reef Cruises, we have had the pleasure of introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury cruises from Cairns.

We love the reef and we love showing it off. We would love to show you too.

At DFO Cairns, you can buy all your favourite brands without the big price tag, in an accessible location and with ample free parking.

Since opening in 2008, the people of Cairns have really embraced the concept and the centre is now home to a stack of leading brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Oroton, Quiksilver, Skechers, Williams Outlet and Guess; all up to 70% OFF original retail prices.

Stores at DFO can heavily discount as they offer discontinued lines, previous season's stock, current end of season lines and special purchases.

The centre also has a fully appointed food court and a wide range of services including a beauty salon, post office, pharmacy, newsagent, bank and Coles Supermarket.

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions are proud of their reputation for exceptional diving and extraordinary service. It is their attention to detail that sets them apart. Spoilsport’s specially designed itineraries provide more diving and more relaxed diving. Quickly you will notice there is no rush or limit placed on your dive time. You benefit from the industry’s best trained and qualified staff. Seven of the 11 person crew are dive masters or instructors.

The three night ‘Fly Dive Cod Hole’ expedition departs Cairns every Monday and offers prime Ribbon Reef dive sites which suit every type of diver. The four night ‘Fly Dive Coral Sea’ expedition departs Cairns every Thursday and is geared towards the more adventurous diver and offers great diving in the remote Coral Sea. Both departures include a spectacular low-level reef flight just 180 metres above the Great Barrier Reef. The seven night ‘Coral Sea Safari’ expedition provides a combination of both three and four night expeditions and offers you the best Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea diving with no repeat dive sites except the world famous Cod Hole.

Pro Dive Cairns is Australia's Premier PADI Dive School as well as a leading outer reef liveaboard dive trip operator. Since 1983 they have developed an international reputation for quality, professionalism, safety and value. They specialise in dive courses, three day dive trips, retail sales of dive, snorkel and water sports equipment. Dive courses are conducted at their modern training centre with Cairns' deepest diver training pool and their three multi-million dollar dive boats are the only purpose built outer reef liveaboards in the area that can travel around from reef to reef. Dive courses and liveaboard trips commence six times a week to add flexibility to your itinerary.

Training Centre & Office
Address: 116 Spence St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Phone: (07) 4031 5255
Fax: (07) 4044 9955
Email: info@prodivecairns.com
Website: www.prodivecairns.com

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 0700 - 1800

Retail Store
Address: Cnr Grafton & Shields St, Cairns, QLD 4870
Phone: (07) 4031 6681
Fax: (07) 4051 6194
Email: shop@prodivecairns.com
Website: www.prodivecairns.com

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 1000 - 1900
 

Cairns is one of the most beautiful eco-tourist destinations in the World. We have the Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest living organism in the world and one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. We also have The Daintree Rainforest, which is the oldest living rainforest on Earth. Both of these natural treasures are World Heritage Listed and must be seen when visiting the Cairns region.This tour is for the adventurous who wish to explore and learn about our planet's oldest living rainforest (135 Million years) — Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest — with one of our experienced local tour guides. Our Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour is a premium product at a fantastic price with rave reviews and customer feedback also found on TripAdvisor.

Indulge yourself and your loved ones with a private helicopter tour that takes you out to a secluded island on the Great Barrier Reef. Admire the reef from above during your 25-minute scenic helicopter flight, then experience its natural beauty up close after your pilot gently lands on the gorgeous and remote Vlasoff Cay (or Turtle Beach if Vlasoff Cay is occupied). Enjoy a two-hour retreat in paradise with everything you need provided, including a picnic basket with champagne and nibbles, picnic blanket, deck chairs, beach umbrella and snorkeling equipment.

• 2.5-hour private tour with scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef to Vlassof Cay (or Turtle Beach), from Cairns
• Enjoy a stunning 25-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
• Relax on the remote and gorgeous island of Vlassof Cay (or Turtle Beach)
• Nibble on delicious eats from a gourmet picnic with champagne
• Includes all supplies such as beach umbrella, blanket, deck chairs and snorkeling equipment

Customize your visit to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with your selection from three travel options with a choice of snorkeling, scuba diving, and a one-way or round-trip scenic helicopter tour. Admire views of the Great Barrier Reef from your helicopter as you get a multi-angled perspective on one of the world’s top natural wonders. Then enjoy a close experience of the coral reef by choosing to snorkel or enroll in an optional scuba diving course (additional expense).

• Half-or full-day guided Great Barrier Reef tour by helicopter and boat
• Snorkel, swim, or scuba dive with expert guides at exclusive locations on one of the most famous coral reefs in the world
• Marvel at aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef during a scenic helicopter flight
• Learn from informative commentary during your helicopter flight and boat cruise

See the best of Cairns with a two-day package that provides the ultimate reef and rainforest experience. First, explore the town of Kuranda, traveling via the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Then discover the aquatic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a 5-hour ocean cruise with stops for snorkeling and scubadiving. Return to Cairns by helicopter, taking a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Have the option to add on admission to Rainforestation in Kuranda to learn about Aboriginal culture and Australian wildlife.

• 2-day tour to Kuranda and the Great Barrier Reef, from Cairns
• Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway between Cairns and Kuranda
• Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef by luxury catamaran from Cairns
• Admire the Great Barrier Reef when snorkeling
• Enjoy a tropical barbecue lunch with fish, prawns, steak and salad aboard the cruise
• Upgrade to include admission to Rainforestation near Kuranda
• Learn about Aboriginal traditions and rainforest ecology at Rainforestation (if option selected)

Get a rounder perspective of the Great Barrier Reef by viewing it from the air on this scenic flight from Cairns. Soaring over the UNESCO-listed reef allows you to take in its colors and appreciate its vastness. Enjoy unobstructed photo opportunities from your window seat as you take in such sights as Green Island, Upolu Cay, Vlassof Cay, and Michaelmas Reef. Includes pickup and drop-off from your Cairns hotel.

• Get a wider perspective on the Great Barrier Reef by viewing it from the air
• Every passenger has a window seat: Enjoy unobstructed views
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Get insights into the landmarks below from your pilot

Take an unforgettable wilderness cruise in one of Australia’s most pristine regions, the Noosa Everglades. Your full-day adventure begins with a cruise across Lake Cootharaba to the start of the Noosa Everglades. Take a guided boardwalk at Fig Tree Point,  before moving further into the Everglades and stopping at historic Harry’s Hut – a relic of the early timber cutting days. Explore, take a swim in pristine waters, photograph the abundant wildlife or simply relax in this unique natural environment.  Enjoy lunch while taking in the stunning views of Lake Cootharaba and maybe even spot a few kangaroos.

• Cruise along the unspoiled waterways of the Everglades
• Enjoy a delicious morning tea at historic Harry\'s Hut
• Bird and wildlife along the Noosa River
• Educational commentary on Noosa region and local wildlife
• Enjoy a big roast lunch at Cootharabar (Vegan & Vegetarian options available upon request
• Opportunity to have a swim and enjoy a nature walk
• Plenty of photo opportunities
• Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels from Noosa

Enjoy incredible views of the Great Barrier Reef from the air during a 30-minute scenic flight from Cairns. See highlights such as Green Island, Upolu Cay, Oyster Reef, Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef and Michaelmas Reef, taking in the sights as your guide points out the landmarks below. You also fly over Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and Palm Cove and other Northern Beaches, with the route changing depending on the day’s conditions. Everyone has a window seat, allowing unobstructed viewing of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonder.

• 30-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight from Cairns
• Enjoy clear views of the Great Barrier Reef from a fixed-wing plane
• Fly over highlights such as Oyster Reef, Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef, Michaelmas Reef, Green Island and Upolu Cay
• Check out the Northern Beaches from the air
• Pass over Cape Grafton, False Cape and Double Island
• Hear informative commentary on the sights from the pilot
• Get great photo ops with advice from the pilot on the optimum time of day to fly

Venture out to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest where you can hike in the ancient World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, cruise on the Daintree River and see native Australian critters at Wildlife Habitat. Spend the night at Cape Tribulation in beachside accommodation with views of the Coral Sea. Choose how to spend your second day, perhaps snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or ziplining in Daintree Rainforest. Includes one night of accommodation, transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off from select Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotels.

• 2-day Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour from Port Douglas or Cairns
• Explore the world’s oldest rainforest – the Daintree
• See endangered animals at Wildlife Habitat
• Glide through the mangroves on a Daintree River cruise
• Upgrade to include optional Great Barrier Reef snorkeling and Daintree Rainforest ziplining
• Small-group tour limited to 24 people ensures a personalized experience with your guide

Get a bird’s-eye perspective of Tropical North Queensland on an unforgettable hot air balloon flight at sunrise. Soar over the Atherton Tablelands as golden sunlight breaks across beautiful farmlands, rivers, and forests. Choose the duration of your flights and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Palm Cove hotel. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful way to start your day!

• Early-morning hot air balloon flight over Queensland's Atherton Tablelands
• Free commemorative flight certificate
• Expert interpretive commentary
• Pickup and drop off from all centrally located Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Palm Cove hotels

Enjoy aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic flight from Cairns. With window seats guaranteed, this flight features informative commentary from your pilot as you fly over the city of Cairns, then head out over the turquoise sea to Green Island and Palm Cove. Pass over Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and North Queensland’s coast before heading back to the mainland. Your flight also includes a free transfer courtesy bus from your centrally located accommodations in Cairns.

• Scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
• Get sweeping views over the Green Island, Double Island and Palm Cove
• See the lacy fringes of Arlington Reef and Upolu Reef from above
• Hear commentary about the sights from the pilot while in the air
• Includes guaranteed window seats, pickup and drop-off from central Cairns

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight, crossing both land and sea. Swoop over the lush rainforest and thundering waterfalls of the Barron Gorge, then admire the vast reefs and aquamarine waters of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spot landmarks like Stoney Creek Falls, Green Island and Arlington Reef, and snap aerial photos of the Northern Beaches and Palm Cove. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns.

• Amazing 45-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest
• Aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef
• Informative commentary during flight

Visit two of the most popular wildlife venues in the Cairns area with this combo admission to the Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. Aussie animals are renowned for various reasons—from adorable (koalas) to elusive (wombats). You’ll have the chance to see an array of wildlife. Some activities are an additional fee.

• Entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld, two of the top wildlife attractions in Cairns
• Get close to a koala and meet kangaroos and wallabies in a free-range enclosure
• Enjoy close-up encounters with freshwater crocodiles, monitor lizards, wombats, quokkas and wallabies
• See one of the largest collections of free-flying birds in Australia. Observe the Amazonian macaws, cassowary, lorikeets, galahs and cockatoos
• See the rare greater bilby, the northern bettong, mahogany glider and more in the new ‘Nocturnal Wonders’ exhibit

Discover one of the world’s most breath-taking natural wonders from the sea and the sky on this 6-hour tour from Cairns. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you cruise out to the Moore Reef pontoon; enjoy swimming and snorkeling amid schools of tropical fish and spot marine life from a glass-bottom or semi-submersible boat. After tucking into a hearty buffet lunch (included), return to the mainland on a thrilling helicopter flight and admire spectacular aerial views along the coast.

• 6-hour Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns: catamaran cruise and helicopter flight
• Cruise to Moore Reef pontoon on a catamaran
• Get close to marine life on-board a glass-bottom or semi-submersible boat
• Enjoy free time to swim or snorkel through the colorful corals
• Great-value tour includes a buffet lunch and all activities

Enjoy unforgettable views of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as you fly over the UNESCO-listed natural wonder in a helicopter. Experience the magnitude of the vast reef as you float overhead on a 25-minute flight, spotting landmarks like Green Island and Upolo Cay and swooping low enough to see coral clusters and schools of tropical fish and rays. This tour includes pick-up from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels.

• Stunning 30-minute sightseeing flight by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef
• Aerial views of the reef's colorful corals and marine life
• Unforgettable aerial photo opportunities of the reef and islands
• Informative commentary during the flight

Spend the day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, starting with a scenic helicopter flight to the pontoon at Moore Reef. Have lunch, go snorkeling, dare to descend the giant waterslide, or take a semi-submersible tour to experience the colorful reef up close. Return to Cairns in the afternoon by boat.

• 6-hour Great Barrier Reef tour with one-way scenic helicopter flight from Cairns
• View the Great Barrier Reef from the helicopter
• Snorkel, take a semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat tour
• Cruise back to Cairns by boat
• Includes snorkel gear, semi-submersible tour and lunch

Fly to Lizard Island from Cairns for a full day of fun in a tropical paradise. Soar above the Coral Sea and get great views of the Great Barrier Reef and rain forest from above. After landing, you can go snorkeling to see colorful fish, coral reef, and giant clams; take a walk to Cooks Lookout; and relax on the beach. Your tour includes a local guide, lunch and snacks, and round-trip flight from Cairns.

• Full-day tour to Lizard Island by air from Cairns
• Have the freedom to snorkel or laze around on the beaches at Lizard Island
• Walk to Cooks Lookout for sweeping views
• Hear from your guide about the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
• Gourmet lunch, snacks and afternoon tea included

For a town of less than a thousand people, Winton has played an outsized role in Australian life - it’s where ‘Waltzing Matilda’ was first performed, and it was the birthplace of the country’s flag carrier airline. Discover some of that legacy on this full-day tour. Although you can organize your own Winton tour, this tour cuts out the hassle of outback car rental and finding your way on dusty desert roads.

• No need to find a spot to eat: lunch is included with this tour
• Don’t risk getting a flat tire or running out of petrol in the outback
• Discover the heritage - and enduring legacy - of the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’
• See Winton without having to check out of your Longreach hotel or motel

Venture into outback Australia for an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Cunnamulla. Try your luck opal hunting in Yowah, enjoy a sunset cruise down the Warrego River and uncover the secrets of the region’s history at the Artesian Time Tunnel. That’s not all: enjoy an authentic farmstay, spot wild wallabies on a nature walk and sample Aussie-style ‘tucker’. This small-group tour includes accommodation at the Club Boutique Hotel, meals and round-trip flights from Brisbane.

• 8-day outback adventure in Cunnamulla from Brisbane
• Discover traditional Aussie life in a real outback town
• Go opal hunting in Yowah, cruise down the Warrego River and spot wild wallabies
• Excellent value tour includes accommodation at the Club Boutique Hotel, meals and round-trip flights from Brisbane
• Great choice for families!
• Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience

• Early-morning 30-minute or 60-minute scenic flight over Far North Queensland\\\'s Atherton Tablelands
• Wide choice of tour packages
• Expert interpretive commentary
• Pickup and drop off from all Port Douglas hotels