Great Barrier Reef attractions

Cairns Aquarium is a state-of-the-art public aquarium in Queensland, Australia. It's home to over 15,000 specimens of beautiful aquatic wildlife and reptiles which are spread across 10 diverse ecosystems. Among its amazing range of marine biodiversity are rare species such as the emerald tree monitor, Jardine River painted turtle, ribboned pipefish, and scalloped hammerhead shark.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is located in Smithfield, Queensland – roughly a 15 minute drive from Cairns. The Cableway is a gondola that runs from Smithfield to Kuranda and passes over the Barron Gorge National Park.

The Kuranda Scenic Rail is your passport to the beauty of Barron Gorge National Park's incredible beauty. During your ride on one of Australia's most impressive rail journeys, expect to pass by waterfalls, travel through the shade of an immense canopy, and chug along over lush, green gorges!

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is Australia's largest butterfly conservatory. It is located in Kuranda in Far North Queensland, roughly 25 kilometres from Cairns.

Birdworld Kuranda is one of Australia’s largest collection of free-flying birds, housed inside a spacious aviary that replicates the creatures' natural habitats. With over 350 birds of every size, colour, shape and description – including Amazonian macaws, a giant cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more – Birdworld Kuranda is a must for bird and wildlife lovers. Naturally landscaped with waterfalls, ponds, exotic and native plants, Birdworld Kuranda is a place where you can join the birds in their beautiful world.

Kuranda Koala Gardens is a boutique wildlife attraction, located in the world-famous Kuranda rainforest village. Situated in the Kuranda Heritage Markets, the intimate wildlife park is home to an amazing array of Australian animals, including wallabies, wombats, quokkas, gliders, and freshwater crocodiles.

Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome is an adventure and wildlife park located in the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns' city centre. Visitors can take part in high-octane activities like zip lining, while also seeing native Australian animals.

Wildlife Habitat is an award-winning zoo located in Port Douglas, Australia. It's home to an array of fascinating animals including birds, reptiles and endangered mammals.

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an eco-friendly nature park and native wildlife attraction on Great Barrier Reef Drive near Cairns in Queensland, Australia. The park offers visitors up-close experiences with fearsome crocodiles, cuddly koalas, and other Australian wildlife, in a safe environment.