City Sights + Green Island

The City Sights and Green Island tour is a brilliantly structured full-day Cairns experience that pairs a morning city orientation with an unforgettable afternoon on Green Island — a stunning coral cay on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hotel pickup from Cairns CBD is included, making this one of the most complete and convenient day tours available in Far North Queensland.

The morning begins with a guided tour of Cairns' most iconic landmarks — the Botanic Gardens, the Esplanade, Cairns Museum and the remarkable stained-glass interior of St Monica's Cathedral — providing genuine context for Cairns as the gateway city of the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef. After the city tour, guests are transferred to Green Island for a full afternoon on this world-renowned coral cay. Snorkeling the fringing reef, swimming in the warm Coral Sea, reef walking and simply relaxing on a tropical island surrounded by the living wonders of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are all on offer. Ferry transfer to and from Green Island is included.

This tour is ideal for visitors who want to experience both the culture and natural heritage of Cairns and its region in a single well-organised day. It suits couples, families and independent travellers who may only have one full day in Cairns and want to cover as much as possible without a hectic pace.

Combining city discovery with a genuine Great Barrier Reef experience, the City Sights and Green Island tour is one of the best all-round day tours available from Cairns.