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Habitat","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_122773803.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127011/2022-tnq-wildlifehabitatportdouglas-swimwithsalties-wildlifeexperiences-courtneyatkinson-150783.jpeg","uuid":"f3792712-aaab-4228-af1e-a5b08aad4fc8","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1455296907":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrocodiles\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to see a crocodile? You can meet them from a boardwalk, a boat or, if you're brave, the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EAt \u003Ca title=\"Hartley's Crocodile Adventures\" aria-label=\"Hartley's Crocodile Adventures\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d43aeeeaaf773cef2d1-hartleys-crocodile-adventures\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHartley's Crocodile Adventures\u003C/a\u003E, you can see both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, including on a boat cruise through the wetlands.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EAn hour north in \u003Ca title=\"Port Douglas\" aria-label=\"Port Douglas\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/port-douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"Wildlife Habitat\" aria-label=\"Wildlife Habitat\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d46d5f1565045d9f993-wildlife-habitat\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWildlife Habitat\u003C/a\u003E also has crocodile encounters alongside its broader collection of native animals. Watch saltwater crocodiles from the CrocArena or take things up a notch with \u003Ci style=\"font-size: 0.8125rem;\"\u003ESwim with the Salties,\u003C/i\u003E getting into the water just centimetres from these enormous predators. The 45-minute experience includes about 10 minutes in the water and is available to swimmers aged 12 and over.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKoalas and native Australian animals\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant a koala photo? Start at Kuranda. At \u003Ca title=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d442880253d74c44967-rainforestation-nature-park\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERainforestation Nature Park\u003C/a\u003E, you can get to know koalas, wombats, wallabies and other native animals among the rainforest.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECassowaries\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe southern \u003Ca title=\"15 fascinating cassowary facts\" aria-label=\"15 fascinating cassowary facts\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/facts-about-the-cassowary\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecassowary\u003C/a\u003E is arguably the ultimate Cairns wildlife sighting. These huge, flightless birds are native to the \u003Ca title=\"Guide to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of Queensland\" aria-label=\"Guide to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of Queensland\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/wet-tropics-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E and can occasionally be spotted in the rainforest around Cairns and further south towards \u003Ca title=\"Mission Beach\" aria-label=\"Mission Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/mission-beach\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E and the Cassowary Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you do see one in the wild, keep your distance and never approach or feed it. They're beautiful, impressive and absolutely not interested in becoming your holiday selfie buddy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2076191646":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Rainforest\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EInto the Wet Tropics\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Kuranda_TropicWingsCairnsTours_BradNewton_148298.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2021_TNQ_Kuranda_TropicWingsCairnsTours_BradNewton_148298.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d442880253d74c44967-rainforestation-nature-park","alt":"Couple looking at a koala while at Rainforestation, part of a Tropic Wings day tour","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127062/2021-tnq-kuranda-tropicwingscairnstours-bradnewton-148298.jpeg","uuid":"13f20205-ba29-4200-940e-7bd82129afa9","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rainforestation Nature Park, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1465109824":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca title=\"Guide to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of Queensland\" aria-label=\"Guide to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of Queensland\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/wet-tropics-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics World Heritage Area\u003C/a\u003E starts less than an hour from Cairns and is packed with wildlife, from kingfishers and riflebirds in the canopy to Lumholtz's tree-kangaroos and ringtail possums tucked into the foliage. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe forest floor has a lot going on, too, from colourful butterflies and frogs to reptiles and insects. Some species are found nowhere else in Australia, so go slow, look up, and let the forest do the work.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a closer look at one of the rainforest's more unusual residents, visit the \u003Ca title=\"Bat Hospital Visitor Centre\" aria-label=\"Bat Hospital Visitor Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b261ded5f1565045da58a5-bat-hospital-visitor-centre\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Bat Hospital\u003C/a\u003E, where you can learn about local flying foxes and other bats, as well as the conservation work that helps protect them.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EExplore Kuranda's wildlife attractions\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant a koala photo? Start at \u003Ca title=\"The best things to do in Kuranda\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/things-to-do-kuranda\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"The best things to do in Kuranda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKuranda\u003C/a\u003E. About 40 minutes from Cairns, the rainforest village packs plenty of wildlife into one day, from koalas and wombats to colourful birds and butterflies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca title=\"Kuranda Koala Gardens\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e872880253d74c462aa-kuranda-koala-gardens\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Kuranda Koala Gardens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKuranda Koala Gardens\u003C/a\u003E, you can get close to koalas, wombats and wallabies, while \u003Ca title=\"Birdworld Kuranda\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d43d5f1565045d9f967-birdworld-kuranda\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Birdworld Kuranda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBirdworld Kuranda\u003C/a\u003E is home to hundreds of colourful birds. Next door, the \u003Ca title=\"Australian Butterfly Sanctuary\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d432880253d74c44951-australian-butterfly-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Australian Butterfly Sanctuary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E is filled with tropical butterflies, including Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing butterflies.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d442880253d74c44967-rainforestation-nature-park\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Rainforestation Nature Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERainforestation Nature Park\u003C/a\u003E adds even more native wildlife, with koalas, cassowaries, crocodiles, Lumholtz's tree-kangaroos and other Australian animals set among Kuranda's rainforest.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond Kuranda, head deeper into the Wet Tropics for a chance to spot wildlife. The \u003Ca title=\"Reasons to visit the Daintree Rainforest\" aria-label=\"Reasons to visit the Daintree Rainforest\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/visit-the-daintree-rainforest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"Atherton Tablelands\" aria-label=\"Atherton Tablelands\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E are particularly rewarding for birdwatching and rainforest walks, while early mornings and quieter trails can give you the best chance of catching a glimpse of some of the region's more elusive residents.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDeeper into the Daintree\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Daintree is a two-hour drive north of Cairns, and it's easier to read with a bit of help. \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25eadd5f1565045da16f6-daintree-discovery-centre\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Daintree Discovery Centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Discovery Centre\u003C/a\u003E does exactly that.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor wildlife on the water, \u003Ca title=\"Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises  Lower Daintree, Douglas Area  TOUR\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6046ba6d74b4854b5dd173f8-bruce-belchers-daintree-river-cruises\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Bruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises  Lower Daintree, Douglas Area  TOUR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBruce Belcher's Daintree River Cruises\u003C/a\u003E has been running wildlife cruises from its private riverside property since 1987, with small groups and a focus on spotting crocodiles, birds and other Daintree wildlife.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n \u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5a273cbf8961a67764240211-crocodile-express-greater-daintree-wildlife-cruises\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECrocodile Express Daintree River Cruises\u003C/a\u003E offers two ways to explore the river, with departures from Daintree Village and Daintree Gateway, near the ferry crossing. The two sections offer different scenery, from rainforest and farmland to mangroves and views towards Thornton Peak.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFNQ Nature Tours\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a more wildlife-focused day out, \u003Ca title=\"FNQ Nature Tours\" aria-label=\"FNQ Nature Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-59f5b31a69fd7bd404aa316d-fnq-nature-tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003EFNQ Nature Tours\u003C/a\u003E runs small-group tours through the Daintree, Atherton Tablelands and other Wet Tropics habitats. Its guides specialise in spotting native wildlife in the wild, with tours targeting everything from cassowaries and tree-kangaroos to platypus and rainforest birds. There are also dedicated birdwatching and nocturnal tours for serious wildlife spotters.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_62539194":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Country\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWildlife through Country\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_656109342":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Cairns_MandingalbayAncientIndigenousTours_KristaEppelstun_150300.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2022_TNQ_Cairns_MandingalbayAncientIndigenousTours_KristaEppelstun_150300.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5a93964d90ca890325816637-mandingalbay-authentic-indigenous-tours","alt":"Aerial view of the Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours boat, cruising through mangroves","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_656109342.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127100/2022-tnq-cairns-mandingalbayancientindigenoustours-kristaeppelstun-150300.jpeg","uuid":"4d1f85d9-5bf1-470b-bae8-443b9ae9adea","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_953083971":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWildlife in Tropical North Queensland is part of a much bigger story. \u003Ca title=\"Indigenous experiences in Queemsland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/indigenous\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Indigenous experiences in Queemsland\"\u003EIndigenous\u003C/a\u003E knowledge connects the plants, animals, waterways and Country in ways that go far beyond simply spotting what's in the forest.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAcross Trinity Inlet from Cairns, \u003Ca title=\"Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours\" aria-label=\"Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5a93964d90ca890325816637-mandingalbay-authentic-indigenous-tours\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours\u003C/a\u003E takes you onto Mandingalbay Yidinji Country, where mangrove forests, wetlands and rainforest are home to a rich mix of wildlife. Travel by boat from Cairns before exploring the Indigenous Protected Area with Mandingalbay Yidinji guides, learning about traditional uses of plants and natural resources along the way. You might also spot saltwater crocodiles, fish and birdlife in the wetlands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca title=\"Mossman Gorge Cultural Centr\" aria-label=\"Mossman Gorge Cultural Centr\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262052880253d74c4acc5-mossman-gorge-cultural-centre\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMossman Gorge Cultural Centre\u003C/a\u003E, the \u003Ca title=\"Dreamtime Walks - Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre\" aria-label=\"Dreamtime Walks - Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b262682880253d74c4b2ff-dreamtime-walks--mossman-gorge-cultural-centre\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENgadiku Dreamtime Walk\u003C/a\u003E takes you through the \u003Ca title=\"wildlife of the Daintree and Wet Tropics rainforests\" aria-label=\"wildlife of the Daintree and Wet Tropics rainforests\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/daintree-rainforest-animals\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E with a local Kuku Yalanji guide. Along the way, learn about traditional plant uses, bush foods and the Kuku Yalanji connection to the rainforest, with a smoking ceremony, cultural stories and demonstrations included along the walk. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1323915737":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Platypus\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ESpot a platypus in the wild\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1383500685":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_Yungaburra_PetersonCreekWalkingTrack_FNQNatureTours_JesseLindemann_155110.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2024_TNQ_Yungaburra_PetersonCreekWalkingTrack_FNQNatureTours_JesseLindemann_155110.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-59f5b31a69fd7bd404aa316d-fnq-nature-tours","alt":"Couple walking along the suspension bridge with guide from FNQ Nature Tours","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1383500685.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127137/2024-tnq-yungaburra-petersoncreekwalkingtrack-fnqnaturetours-jesselindemann-155110.jpeg","uuid":"4f049651-bb16-412e-b357-d273cdc4c7ae","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Peterson Creek Walking Track, Yungaburra, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1258413764":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E75 minutes inland from Cairns, the \u003Ca title=\"Atherton Tablelands\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef/atherton-tablelands\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Atherton Tablelands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAtherton Tablelands\u003C/a\u003E are one of the best places in the region to look for platypus in the wild. At the Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform on Peterson Creek Walking Track in Yungaburra, watch for ripples, bubbles or a telltale bill breaking the surface.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to turn your platypus search into a full-day adventure? \u003Ca title=\"Waterfall Wanderers - Cairns Adventure Group\" aria-label=\"Waterfall Wanderers - Cairns Adventure Group\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-676fa76533403b7850c091b9-waterfall-wanderers--cairns-adventure-group\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWaterfall Wanderers – Cairns Adventure Group\u003C/a\u003E explores the Atherton Tablelands, stopping at waterfalls, rainforest and Lake Eacham, with the chance to spot wildlife including platypus and tree-kangaroos along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a more wildlife-focused outing, \u003Ca title=\"Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6126f1605fa9df7540283241-waitawhile-rainforest-tours\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWait-a-While Rainforest Tours\u003C/a\u003E offers day and night rainforest tours from Cairns, giving you the chance to search for platypus and other Wet Tropics wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo quiet, watch for ripples and be patient. A platypus can surface and disappear before you know it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1882598919":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"GBR\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EUnder the Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_709115250":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_GreatBarrierReef_Sunlover_141644.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_GreatBarrierReef_Sunlover_141644.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-65f7e75969eef72046b02033-sunlover-reef-cruises","alt":"Female snorkelling with a turtle","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_709115250.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127186/2020-tnq-greatbarrierreef-sunlover-141644.jpeg","uuid":"81060aba-210e-43e4-ab2b-fb65e106aa33","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Sunlover Reef Cruises, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_354322323":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA turtle might glide past as you snorkel, a ray can sweep across the seafloor, or a reef shark may cruise through the blue below. Tropical fish flash between the coral, while giant clams sit tucked into the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGreen and hawksbill turtles are common sights around the \u003Ca title=\"Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, while rays and schools of tropical fish move across sandy seabeds and coral gardens. Reef sharks, including whitetip, blacktip and grey reef sharks, also patrol the reef. They're generally more interested in getting on with their day than anything you're doing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can explore the reef on a snorkelling or diving trip from Cairns, with boats heading out to a range of outer reef sites. Keep an eye out for the \u003Ca title=\"Where to find Queensland marine life: the Great Eight\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/marine-life/where-to-find-queenslands-great-8-marine-creatures\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Where to find Queensland marine life: the Great Eight\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Eight marine animals\u003C/a\u003E: whales, turtles, giant clams, clownfish, Maori wrasse, manta rays, potato cod and sharks, along with coral itself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you'd rather see what's beneath the surface without getting wet, \u003Ca title=\"Cairns Aquarium\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-58eee31d3beac0451502b747-cairns-aquarium\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Cairns Aquarium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Aquarium\u003C/a\u003E brings marine life from the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics into the city. It's a handy option for younger kids, rainy days or getting your eye in before heading out to the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESnorkel with turtles at Frankland Islands\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a quieter way to explore the reef, head to \u003Ca title=\"How to do the Frankland Islands\" href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/how-to-do-the-frankland-islands\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"How to do the Frankland Islands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Islands\u003C/a\u003E. The island's fringing reef puts you right alongside tropical fish, rays and, if you're lucky, turtles moving through the shallows.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Frankland Islands Reef Cruises\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5adea5846b6617925d22135e-frankland-islands-reef-cruises\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Frankland Islands Reef Cruises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFrankland Islands Reef Cruises\u003C/a\u003E runs day trips from Cairns, with time to snorkel around the island and explore its surrounding waters.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1690283307":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Whales\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EGo whale watching\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1566694822":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_Minke-whales_Mike-Ball-Expeditions_Julia-Sumerling-141582.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_Minke-whales_Mike-Ball-Expeditions_Julia-Sumerling-141582.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e012cbcbe7073ad7664-mike-ball-dive-expeditions","alt":"Underwater minke whale","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/best-wildlife-in-cairns/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1566694822.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787017127223/2020-tnq-minke-whales-mike-ball-expeditions-julia-sumerling-141582.jpeg","uuid":"04b4f753-4505-4803-b31a-9e8d9ee003c7","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_261782065":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECairns has two whale seasons and they're nothing alike. One is a migration you watch from a boat; the other is an encounter you can get in the water for.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESpot humpback whales\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom \u003Cb\u003EJuly to September\u003C/b\u003E, humpback whales pass Cairns on their annual migration along the Queensland coast. Head out on a whale-watching cruise and you could see them breaching, tail-slapping and rolling up alongside the boat, sometimes with calves in tow. They're travelling thousands of kilometres and they still find time to show off.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMeet dwarf minke whales\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom around \u003Cb\u003EJune to July\u003C/b\u003E, dwarf minke whales gather on the northern Great Barrier Reef, and this is the \u003Ca title=\"Wild encounter: Minke whales\" aria-label=\"Wild encounter: Minke whales\" href=\"https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/travel/travel-destinations/australia/queensland/2021/06/wild-encounter-minke-whales/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonly place in the world where you can get in the water with them\u003C/a\u003E. They're the curious ones. Snorkellers hang on a line, the whales decide how close they want to come, and they often circle back for another look.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou'll need a liveaboard expedition to the remote Ribbon Reefs to do it properly.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions\" aria-label=\"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e012cbcbe7073ad7664-mike-ball-dive-expeditions\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMike Ball Dive Expeditions\u003C/a\u003E runs dedicated minke whale expeditions out of Cairns to the Ribbon Reefs and Lizard Island, open to snorkellers as well as divers, with winter visibility that makes the encounters even better.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Spirit Of Freedom\" aria-label=\"Spirit Of Freedom\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ecdaeeeaaf773cf1284-spirit-of-freedom\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESpirit of Freedom\u003C/a\u003E also runs limited-availability minke whale trips on the Great Barrier Reef, combining the whale season with Ribbon Reef diving.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth trips are wild and unscripted, which is exactly the point. Nobody can promise you a whale. That's why it counts when one glides in.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/cairns-whale-watching\" title=\"Whale watching in Cairns\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Whale watching in Cairns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFind out more about whale watching in Cairns.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1478988530":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"FAQs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EFAQs\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2002841772":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat wildlife can you see in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECairns is surrounded by the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, so you can see everything from cassowaries, crocodiles, koalas, rainforest birds, butterflies, tree-kangaroos, turtles, reef sharks, rays and seasonal whales. You can also try spotting a platypus in the Atherton Tablelands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhere is the best place to see wildlife in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on what you want to see. Visit Kuranda and the region's wildlife parks for close-up encounters with native animals, explore the Wet Tropics for wildlife in the wild, or head to the Great Barrier Reef for turtles, sharks, rays and tropical fish. The Atherton Tablelands are also a great option for spotting platypus and other rainforest wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see crocodiles near Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes. Crocodiles can be seen at wildlife attractions including Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. For a close-up encounter, you can even swim with saltwater crocodiles at Wildlife Habitat's CrocArena.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see cassowaries near Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, although sightings in the wild are never guaranteed. Southern cassowaries live in the Wet Tropics rainforest and can occasionally be spotted around Cairns and further south towards Mission Beach and the Cassowary Coast. If you see one, keep your distance and never approach or feed it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see whales in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes. Humpback whales pass Cairns during their annual migration from July to September, while dwarf minke whales visit the northern Great Barrier Reef around June and July. Specialist tours offer opportunities to see these whales in the wild, with dwarf minke whale encounters generally taking place on dedicated reef expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the best time of year to see wildlife in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAny time, but it depends what you're chasing. Humpback whales pass between July and September, and dwarf minke whales visit the northern Great Barrier Reef around June and July. Rainforest birds and cassowaries can be seen year-round. Early morning and late afternoon are the best windows for platypus and most rainforest wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EIs it safe to swim in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Be Crocwise around the water\" aria-label=\"Be Crocwise around the water\" href=\"https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/animals/living-with/crocodiles/becrocwise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EStick to designated swimming areas and follow the signs\u003C/a\u003E. Estuaries, rivers and other waterways around Cairns can be home to crocodiles, while marine stingers may be present in coastal waters, particularly during the warmer months. At the beach, swim between the red and yellow flags, and on reef trips, follow your operator's advice about stinger protection. The \u003Ca title=\"Cairns Lagoon\" aria-label=\"Cairns Lagoon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d77049e4ab9c4444759c044-cairns-lagoon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Lagoon\u003C/a\u003E is another option for a swim without heading into the ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see wildlife in Cairns for free?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlenty of it. Rainforest boardwalks and national park walking tracks cost nothing, the platypus viewing platforms in the Atherton Tablelands are free, and the Cairns Esplanade is good for shorebirds at low tide. You'll pay for reef trips and wildlife parks, but the rainforest is open to everyone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat's the best wildlife experience in Cairns for kids?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWildlife parks are the sure thing, because the animals are guaranteed and the shade is guaranteed too. Kuranda packs koalas, birds and butterflies into one easy day trip, and Cairns Aquarium works when it rains. For older kids, a reef snorkel adds the chance to see turtles, sharks and rays in the wild.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see platypus in Cairns?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot in the city, but yes in the Atherton Tablelands, about an hour drive inland. Head to a viewing platform at dawn or dusk, stay quiet, and watch for ripples rather than the animal itself. Bring patience. 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