Cairns Half Day Tours
Whether you are staying in Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas you now have the option of selecting a half day tour or a full day tour to the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, or Kuranda as the tour operators provide coach transfers from your hotel or resort holiday accommodation, otherwise if you have a rent a car you may self drive to meet the tour company.
If you are short of time or just want to lay by the pool for the morning or afternoon and do a short half day tour then there are several tour options available to you.
Take a look here at our brand new half day outer Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns. Already this reef trip is proving very popular with guests who do not wish to be on the reef for a full day tour.
If you are a Professional Conference Organiser with a conference or incentive group coming to Cairns and you are looking for some local advice and assistance in arranging some half day group tours then contact the Conferences Incentives and Accommodation Specialists in Cairns and will gladly work with you and provide the best half day tours and attractions at the very best group rates in Cairns and Port Douglas.
We have provided here a brief list of half day tour options for you to choose from when staying in Cairns, the northern beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas or in the Daintree Cape Tribulation region.
Half Day Tours in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Palm Cove
- Cairns half day Great Barrier Reef tour
- Paronella Park, Josephine Falls, Mamu Skywalk half day tour
- Estuary fishing - Morning or afternoon estuary fishing
- Half Day Green Island Tour
- Parasailing, Jet skiing, Bumper Tube rides
- Crocodile spotting on Trinity Inlet
- Skydiving before breakfast definitely not straight after lunch
- Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda Village
- Take an informative coach tour of Cairns
- Hot Air Balloon ride over the mountains in the early hours of the morning
- White Water rafting down the Cairns rapids
- Take a scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Why not take an evening nocturnal Australian wildlife tour
- Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for a morning or afternoon tour
- Leisurely morning horse ride in the rainforest
- Visit the Wildlife Dome above the Reef Casino
- Jump from a mile high platform on an elastic band Bungy Jumping
- Take a flight over the Great Barrier Reef on a Scenic Flights
- Have a game of golf (watch out for the kangaroos)
- Take a fast ride on an all terrain vehicle ATV either morning or afternoon
- Take a scenic helicopter flight out to a sandy coral cay for some snorkeling
- Family fun bumper tube rides down the Russell River
Afternoon Evening and Dinner Tours from Cairns
- Sunset Cruise Buffet dinner on luxury catamaran
- Wildlife Spotting Atherton Tablelands
- Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park show and dinner
- Flames of the forest dining extravagance
- Sunset Cruise on Trinity Inlet
- The Hummer Adventures - Night Tour
Some Half Day morning or afternoon tours from Port Douglas
- White water rafting
- River tubing
- Bungy jumping
- Try the Minjin swing with your friends
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest
- Hot Air Ballooning and breakfast
- Breakfast with the birds at the Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lunch with Lorikeets at the Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mossman Gorge tour
- All terrain quad bikes
- Estuary fishing morning or afternoon
- Dreamtime Aboriginal experience in the rainforest
- Sunset sailing on Adults Only evening tour
- Whale watching on a Dive & Snorkel tour
Afternoon and Evening Dinner tours from Port Douglas
- Sunset cruise towards Low isles with drinks and nibbles
- Flames of the forest dinner extravaganza
- Lunch or Sunset Sail & Cruise
Some Half Day morning afternoon and evening tours from Daintree Cape Tribulation
- Horse riding on the beaches and thru rainforests
- Fishing in the mighty wild rivers of the Daintree
- Jungle Surfing on a zip line
- Walk in the rainforest at night with a wildlife naturalist
- Kayak to pristine tropical islands for some snorkeling
- Hiking and walking tours thru rainforest trails
- Bird watching boat cruises down the mighty Daintree River
- Half day walking tour
- Half day waterfall four wheel drive safari
- River Drift snorkel tour Mossman River
Private charter half day tours, sightseeing and attractions
Should you wish to do your half day tour on a private charter boat reef trip or rainforest tour with a personal guide it's a convenient and time saving way to go and see exactly what you want to see, and when you want to see it. Your private charter tour operator knows the region and can inform you of any history and main points of interest.
Full day or half day private charter tours can be arranged simply by calling the local concierge experts at The Tour Specialists and they will take good care of you and your guests. Your privacy and security will be of the utmost importance when arranging your tours and activities.
As you can see from these lists the Cairns northern beaches Palm Cove Port Douglas and Daintree Cape Tribulation regions half day, afternoon or evening tour options are varied and suit all holiday makers wishing to explore the local natural beauty of Cairns and offer the unique opportunity to get up close with some of Australia's iconic Wildlife inhabitants.
Green Island Tours | Snorkel & Dive Full Day | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef
- Departs From: Marlin Marina
- Duration:
7 or 5 hours on Green Island - boat ride 45 minutes each way
Select from 2 morning departure times and choose the half day tour time to suit yourselves. The ferry leaves Cairns Marlin Marina at 8.30 am or 10.30 am and heads towards beautiful Green Island where you can swim, snorkel and ride around in a glass bottom boat viewing all the coral and marine life between the water's surface
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour | Helicopter Package | Half Day/Full Day
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns
- Duration:
8 hours (approx)
Cairns Half day or full day Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive tour. Best value reef trip visiting 2 coral reef sites, new boat, 5 hours reef viewing time, upgrade to a scenic helicopter fly and cruise package to see the Great Barrier Reef from above the water. Amazing great value Cairns reef trip
Great Barrier Reef Tour | Half Day Morning-Afternoon Snorkel Only Tour | Low Isles | Port Douglas
- Departs From: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas
- Duration:
2.5 hours (approx) at Low Isles
Half day morning or afternoon snorkel tour from Port Douglas to Low Isles. Enjoy around 2.5 hours snorkelling in the aqua blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef with a myriad of fish and turtles
Cairns Snorkel Tour | Green Island Half Day Tour
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
2 Hours
The best half day Green Island tour with a choice of 9.00am or 1.00pm departure. Go snorkelling or ride the glass bottom boat or upgrade to both, add Seawalker Helmet diving, a Scenic helicopter flight, or a submarine tour. There is so many choices on a half day tour on Green Island
Fitzroy Island Half Day Tour | Thunderbolt | Great Barrier Reef Cairns | RT
- Departs From: Cairns Marlin Marina
- Duration:
Half Day: Depart Cairns 10:00am - Depart Fitzroy Island 2:30pm
Super fast 30 minute ride to Fitzroy Island aboard Thunderbolt
Take a fast speed boat ride to Fitzroy Island for a half day tour of snorkelling around the coral gardens of the island. A cheap great value half day reef trip activity on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
Port Douglas Luxury Reef Trip | Afternoon Snorkel & Sunset Sail Adults Only | SAPM
- Departs From: Port Douglas Marina
- Duration:
1:00pm - 6:30pm: 5.5 Hours
The perfect Adults Only afternoon snorkel tour and sunset sail from Port Douglas. Leaving at 1.00pm and returning at 6.30pm spend 3 hours snorkelling and exploring the Low Isles island. This island is well known as a home for sea turtles.
Cairns Best Half Day Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | 25 Minute Helicopter Flight | NT
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
4 hours (approx)
Cairns half day reef trip with helicopter scenic fly and cruise option. This great value reef trip gives you 2 hours of snorkelling beautiful coral reefs and 25 minutes on a low level scenic flight. If time permits book an introductory or certified scuba dive to make it an amazing Great Barrier Reef tour
Fly/Fly Half Day | Ultimate Scenic Helicopter Tour | Snorkel Great Barrier Reef | NT
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
3 hours (approx)
Leaving at 12.00 midday spend 25 minutes flying above the magnificent Great Barrier Reef to meet the boat where you will spend 2 hours to snorkel and dive for the afternoon and then make your way back to Cairns by helicopter once again.
Cairns Helicopter Flight To A Secluded Sand Cay | Nt
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
3 hours (approx)
Looking to propose or just have a lovely day snorkelling around a remote sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef whilst your personal pilot and private charter helicopter sit idly on the snow white sand? This Cairns half day helicopter reef trip is one not to be missed
Ultimate Reef & Rainforest | 60 Minutes Scenic Flight | GBR
- Departs From: Cairns & Port Douglas
- Duration:
60 minutes
Wow what a gorgeous perspective you have when you take a scenic helicopter flight over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef & the World Heritage Rainforests of Tropical North Queensland Australia. A half day morning or afternoon tour by helicopter will provide you with photo album images that will be talked about and treasured forever. Book your 60 minute scenic helicopter flight now and see Cairns and Port Douglas from the air as well as the ground
45 or 60 Minutes Great Barrier Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight | Cairns | Naut
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
45 or 60 minutes
When visiting a new iconic destination there is no better way to see it than by helicopter and if you are visiting Cairns or Port Douglas in Queensland Australia then this is a scenic helicopter tour we would recommend you take a peek at. See the reef and rainforest from above and then take a dive into the Great Barrier Reef below and take a four wheel drive adventure thru the rainforest below. Then you can really say you have seen Tropical North Queensland Australia
Cairns Reef Fishing & Snorkeling Private Charter Boat | Day Or Night | Heli-Fishing Option
- Departs From: D Finger, Marlin Marina, Cairns
- Duration:
9 hours approx
This is the ultimate half-day fishing experience in Cairns, only available with the Helicopter transfer option. Fly out from Cairns to meet the private charter vessel on the Great Barrier Reef for an afternoon of amazing reef and game fishing. Return transfer via helicopter is also available.
Cairns Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight
- Departs From: Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Palm Cove
- Duration:
30 minutes or 60 minutes
Cairns has the cheapest hot air balloon tours. Take an early morning 30 minute or a 60 minute (2 lift offs and 2 landings) hot air balloon ride over the mountains and farmlands of the Atherton Tablelands. See the Kangaroos and other wildlife wake up as the sun rises, see and hear the birds awake and rejoice at the rising sun. Watch as the humans below wake up from their slumber and begin their days activities. Sitting in a hot air balloon and witnessing the begining of a day down on the earths surface is quite surreal.
Mossman Gorge Tour | Dreamtime Walk | Half Day Tour | BTS MGDW
- Departs From: Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas
- Duration:
From Cairns: 9 hours
From Palm Cove: 8.5 hours
From Port Douglas: 4 hours
Mossman Gorge is a stunning place to take a walk thru the ancient homelands of the Aboriginal peoples of Cape Tribulation & the Daintree Rainforests. Be welcomed to the rainforest with a smoking ceremony to ward of bad spirits and hear stories by the Kuku Yalanji peoples, take a swim in the river and enjoy tea and damper
Paronella Park, Josephine Falls, Mamu Skywalk | Half Day Tour | GTS
- Departs From:
- Duration:
9 hours (approx)
We leave in the afternoon at 1.00pm and return to Cairns around 9.00pm and show you the multi award winning Paronella Park by Night. We will visit the spectacular Josephine Falls, climb the Mamu Skywalk and even sit down for dinner (optional) at the Mena Creek hotel. And because you are away from the city you can see a sky full of diamonds like never before and meets some of the local native Australian wildlife
Half Day Daintree River & Cassowary Falls (AM Tour) From Port Douglas | DDT
- Departs From: Port Douglas
- Duration:
5 hours (approx)
If you only have a half day spare and you are staying in Port Douglas and really wish to see the Daintree Rainforest then jump on board our coach with our specialist rainforest guides and we will show you some of the spectacular scenery in the region and tell you all about the secrets and stories of these ancient rainforests and the tribes that call the Daintree home
Cairns Canyoning | Crystal Cascades Half Day Tour | Abseiling, Ziplining & Cliff-Jumping | RT
- Departs From:
- Duration:
Self drive 5 hours (approx)
Cairns & Northern Beaches 6.5 hours (approx)
Port Douglas 8 hours (approx)
Come canyoning in Cairns for a morning or afternoon of fun and physical activity. We will have you suited up and abseiling, zip-lining and cliff jumping over granite boulders and canyons at the beautiful Crystal Cascades. Great value half day tour
Daintree Rainforest Tours | Jungle Surfing Canopy Tour
- Departs From: Meeting Point, Jungle Adventure Centre, Lot 2, Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation
- Duration:
1.5 to 2 hours (approx) with at least 1 hour up in the canopy
Come and zip line thru the trees in the oldest rainforest in the world the Daintree and Cape Tribulation rainforests. Jungle Surfing is for everyone both young and old so come and book your half day morning or afternoon Daintree tour now
Daintree Rainforest Tours | Mossman River Drift Snorkel Tour | Half Day
- Departs From:
- Duration:
3.5 hours
This is a half day Daintree Rainforest with a twist or should we say a snorkel! Drift along the currents of the Mossman River and spot the 33 species of fish the live here. If you are lucky you may just see a Platypus, turtles or eels. Lie back and look up to see birds and butterflies and the beautiful Daintree Rainforest trees
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Tour | Rainforest River | Port Douglas | WSWELL
- Departs From:
- Duration:
2.5 to 3 hours (approx)
A unique half day afternoon tour in the Mossman River for those that like a bit of fitness and exploration on a new tour. Stand Up paddle boarding is a new way to explore the Daintree Rainforest and to see the wildlife.
Half Day Daintree River & Mossman Gorge (PM Tour) From Port Douglas | DDT
- Departs From: Port Douglas
- Duration:
4.5 hours (approx)
Explore the mighty Daintree River on an afternoon boat cruise and go crocodile spotting then enjoy afternoon tea and take a swim at beautiful Mossman Gorge.
Behana Gorge River Tubing | Cairns Half Day Family Tour
- Departs From:
- Duration:
4 hours Total with 2 hours River Tubing
Yahoo not this is some fun for the whole family. come along for an afternoon of River tubing just south of Cairns. No experience is necessary but a little bit of walking is involved. This river tubing tour is a great way to see the rainforest and cool off in the hot afternoon sun
Cairns Night Tours | The Hummer 4WD Adventure
- Departs From: Cairns City, Cairns Northern Beaches
- Duration:
4 hours (approx)
Adrenaline rush at it's best as you hold on for dear life as the Miltary H1 Hummer driver races thru the darkness of night along the rough wild trails of the Cairns Highlands. You will be bush bashing thru creeks and rocky terrain and getting up close with some of Australia's cute native wildlife. Book early limited seats for the evening.
Skydive Cairns
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
2 to 4 hours (return trip from accommodation)
Well if jumping out of an airplane is your thing then you can certainly do it in Cairns on a half day tour and skydive with a parachute! It's 60 seconds of freefall terror and you can choose to do it either in the morning or the afternoon. Have a look at our great skydive package deals for more information
Cairns Parasailing Tours | Cairns Water Sports
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
10 minutes
Now parasailing is a nice calm morning or afternoon tour that all the family can enjoy in safety. Add some jet skiing or a bumper tube ride to the mix as a package and then things get a bit more interesting for you folks and a lot of adrenaline will be rushing around then. Book early as this Cairns tour is very popular
Magical Night Time Dinner In Rainforest
- Departs From: Cairns, Palm Cove and Cairns Beaches
- Duration:
Aboriginal Cultural Experience: 7:30pm to 10:30pm (excluding transfer time)
Rainforest Dining Experience: 7:30pm to 10:00pm (excluding transfer time)
This is one dinner you will not forget. Set in the middle of the oldest living rainforest in the world you will be led thru a candlelit rainforest to one of the most magnificent dinner settings you will ever see. The degustation you are about to enjoy is matched by wines and the natural beauty all around you. Be entertained by the folk lore stories told by the local Aboriginal tribe and leave with memories that will be indelible
Cairns Aboriginal Cultural Park by Night | Night Fire
- Departs From: Cairns, Port Douglas, Cairns Beaches
- Duration:
7:00pm - 10:000pm
This is an Aboriginal Cultural Park that is both entertaining and educational. They also offer one of the best buffets in town and have a few indigenous ingredients added for you to taste in the dishes on offer. Watch or join in and participate in the show and listen to the haunting stories of the past and learn about the Aboriginal peoples culture
Cairns Highlights Discovery Tour | Half Day | CDT
- Departs From: Cairns Marlin Marina
- Duration:
5.5 hours (approx)
Only have tolerance or time for a half day tour but want to see and hear it all? Okay then jump on board our half day Cairns tour and listen to all the things your knowledgeable tour guide has to tell you about the region. You will visit our parks and gardens, see the Barron Gorge, share a devonshire tea in Edge Hill and see the holiday mecca of Palm Cove
Cairns Horse Riding | ATV Quad Biking Combo Deal
- Departs From: Cairns, Cairns Beaches
- Duration:
1.5 hours
Choose from 3 departure times during the day in the morning and the afternoon for a heart racing, wheel burning adventure of quad biking on a cane farm in Tropical North Queensland. If you have folks that do not wish to ride the ATV's then they can enjoy a horse ride thru the paddock trails. Take a peek at our tour combo packages
Cairns Fishing Tours | Estuary & River Fishing | Shared & Private | Full & Half Day
- Departs From: Cairns Marlin Marina
- Duration:
Half Day Fishing: 4.5 hours (approx)
Full Day Fishing: 10 hours (approx)
There is nothing like the thrill of catching and cooking a fresh tropical fish to make you feel like a warrior. Join us on a half day or a full day fishing tour up the Cairns Trinity Inlet and waterways to hunt the famous Barramundi and other fantastic table eating fish
Cairns Horse Riding Tour - Half Day Cairns Horse Riding | M&R
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
2 hours horse ride (approx)
There is nothing better than taking a horse back ride thru beautiful country without the noise of city traffic and horrible highrises as your view. Choose for a morning horse ride or an afternoon ride and we can collect you from your holiday accommodation in Cairns
Cairns Ninebot by Segway Tours
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
1.5 hours (approx)
See Cairns on half day morning or afternoon Segway tour with the family. Maximum 10 people per tour 90 minutes of fun exploring Cairns Esplanade, Centenary Lakes, and Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Sunset Cruise | MV-BC
- Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
- Duration:
1½ Hours
Sunsets are our favourite time of day and the sunsets behind the Macalister Ranges in Cairns are a real treat to the eye especially when you are on a boat in the Trinity Inlet with a sundowner drink in hand and a few nibbles. Join us to celebrate a twilight cruise before you head out on an evening in Cairns
Breakfast with the Birds | The Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
- Departs From: Port Douglas
- Duration:
Breakfast is between 8:00am and 10:30am, please allow 3 hours to include some time in the park
The whole family loves this one. Bounce out of bed and come along to the Wildlife Habitat and join us for Breakfast with the birds. Look out they can be a bit cheeky at times. Please be sure to pre-book as we get very busy at times. We also have lunch with Lorikeets in the afternoon if you prefer a bit of a sleep in on your holiday
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures
- Departs From:
- Duration:
Self Drive: as long or as short as you would like
Bookings with transfers please see below
Come for half a day or come for a full day, we can even pick you up from your holiday accommodation. There is so much to see and do at our Crocodile Adventure Farm you will not want to leave. Come for breakfast with the Koalas or breakfast with Crocodiles. Take a look at our Zootastic passes and do things you have never dreamed of doing with giant pre-historic and very ferocious crocodiles
Bungy Jumping Cairns | Australia Bungy Jump | AJ Hackett
- Departs From:
- Duration:
Allow 2 to 3 hours
Now this is really a crazy thing to do! Why would you want to attach a rubber band around your ankles and be pushed off a seriously high tower and plunge face first down a canyon to the river full of rocks below? Well you would have to ask the thousands of folks who bungy jump in Cairns each and every year and some are serial jumpers too!
