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 half day outer Great Barrier Reef tours from Cairns. These reef trips are 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.
See all the half day tours on offer in the Cairns and Far North Queensland region.
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
- Fitzroy Island Half Day Reef Tour
- Green Island Half Day tour
- Paronella Park, Josephine Falls, Mamu Skywalk half day tour
- Estuary fishing - Morning or afternoon estuary fishing
- 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
- Take a flight over the Great Barrier Reef on a Scenic Flights
- 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
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Afternoon Evening and Dinner Tours from Cairns
- Sunset Cruise Buffet dinner on luxury catamaran
- Wildlife Spotting Atherton Tablelands
- Some Half Day morning or afternoon tours from Port Douglas
- White water rafting
- River tubing
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest
- Hot Air Ballooning
- 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
- Sunset sailing on Adults Only evening tour
- Whale watching on a Dive & Snorkel tour
Half Day Tours from Port Douglas
- Sunset cruise towards Low isles with drinks and nibbles
- Lunch or Sunset Sail & Cruise
- Port Douglas, Half Day Great Barrier Reef tour
- Half Day Daintree & Mossman Gorge Tour
- Kuranda Self Drive Tour
- Helicopter Flight to Sand Cay
- Swim with Crocodiles
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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
- 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
- River Drift snorkel tour Mossman River
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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 FULL DAY Tour Ex Cairns | Snorkel & Dive Great Barrier Reef Australia
- Departs From: Cairns Marina
- Duration:
7 or 5 hours on Green Island - boat ride 45 minutes each way
Times are approximate
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
Port Douglas Half Day Reef Tour | Morning-Afternoon Snorkel Tour | Low Isles
- 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 Reef Tour | Green Island HALF DAY 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
Port Douglas Luxury Reef Trip | Afternoon Snorkel Low Isles & 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 Helicopter & Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | NT-DUCD
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
4 hours (approx)
Times are approximate
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
Cairns or Port Douglas Helicopter Flight to a Secluded Sand Cay | NT
- Departs From: Cairns & Port Douglas
- 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
Cairns Helicopter Flight | Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo | Fly/Fly Half Day | NT-DUCD
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
3 hours in total (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 45 or 60 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flights | NT
- Departs From: Cairns
- Duration:
2 options available:
- 45 minute Reef & Rainforest Ex Cairns
- 60 minute Reef & Rainforest Ex Cairns
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 Fishing & Snorkeling Full Day Private Charter Boat
- 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:
40 - 60 Minute Flight
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.
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
Crystal Cascades Cairns Canyoning Tour | Abseiling, Cliff Jumping, Rock Sliding Adventure | Half Day Tour
- Departs From: Meet at Allbout Cairns, 58 Grafton St, Cairns City
- Duration:
6 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 | 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
Mossman River - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour - Rainforest River - Port Douglas - WSWEL
- 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.
River Tubing | Behana Gorge or Mulgrave River | 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
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