Cairns’ Best Private Day Tours

Discover Tropical North Queensland your way.

Escape the crowds and experience Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands, the Daintree Rainforest, and beyond with a local, family-owned private tour company. Whether you are visiting by cruise ship, staying locally, or arriving at Cairns Airport, we create relaxed, personalised experiences designed around you - not a bus timetable.

Private tours • Small groups • Private experiences • Local guides • Flexible itineraries • Family owned • Cruise ship friendly

Our Most Popular Experiences

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BOOK DIRECT WITH TABLELANDS TOURS FOR THE BEST AVAILABILITY AND PERSONALISED SERVICE YOU CAN’T GET WITH AN AGENT.

$1,895/all-day tour

Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Railway Tour

Take a day trip from Cairns to the Daintree Rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway, then return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Enjoy a tranquil ride as you soar above the oldest rainforest canopy in the world, with views from Cairns all the way to the Great Barrier Reef.

Note - Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and chilled bottled water are all included in the price of your tour.

$2,095/all-day tour

Rainforest & Waterfall Tour

Our most popular private tour from Cairns!

Breathe in the fresh mountain air, refresh with a quick swim, or soak up the spray from one of the many waterfalls you'll visit. Be left in awe at the timeless beauty of this natural paradise.

Note - Hotel pickup and drop-off, morning tea, lunch, and chilled bottled water are all included in the price of your tour.

$995/all-day tour

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

A short, 4-hour or 6-hour ship to shore tour specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. This tour is flexible and can be customised depending on your group’s interests, covering most of the local and surrounding areas of interest and scenic beauty.

Note - Cruise ship pickup and drop-off, morning tea, and chilled bottled water are all included in the price of your tour.

“Darrin was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically passing his knowledge on to us. He definitely went the extra mile to make sure the trip was a success.”

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