Top Activities on the Ground in Cairns & the Tropical North

Enjoy a unique action-packed farm experience for the whole family with horse and ATV riding to fulfil the ultimate experience.

Our e-MTB Guided Tours includes the best MTB Park in the Far North Queensland and includes Smithfield, Atherton, Davies Creek, and many others.. The Tableland MTB Parks are well known for their cooler climate, flowing trails, spectacular lookouts, and beautiful swimming spots. On the trails, it is not unusual to encounter wildlife so don’t forget to bring you camera. There are many swimming places too so bring your swimmers, towels, and sunscreen.

Cockatours is operated by Rossy, a local who has lived in Cape York for several years, and has ran ecology projects in the Cape for several years. Rossy's background in ecology, his passion for sharing history and his connections with Indigenous groups in Cape York present experiences and opportunities hard to come by elsewhere. As Cockatours is owner-operated, we have the flexibility to make spontaneous decisions for the best and there's always a small touch of adventure along the way somewhere. Most importantly, Rossy is compassionate and respectful and loves sharing his knowledge and the experience with everyone on board. We become a family on tour!

Discover a World Heritage Listed rainforest by day and night on this small-group tour Spot a wild platypus at a private viewing platform Enjoy your afternoon by the stunning Lake Barrine Venture into the rainforest after dark to spot the nocturnal animals that call it home Have a delicious dinner at a restaurant in Yungburra

Abseil into the clear waters of the gorge Take in the natural beauty of the Behana Canyon Walk through the rainforest with your local guides

This 2 day 1 night camping roadtrip takes you into the Atherton Tablelands and lets you spend time in the natural landscapes that make the region so famous!  You will get the VIP personal experience with a maximum of just 9 guests per trip. Forget the cookie cutter group tours. At The Adventure Network, we truly have a passion for authentic travel. Which is why we give you the option to customise your experience to make it as wild or as mild as you like with optional action sport activities as well as more laid-back stuff.     With all transport provided, take in what the Cairns region and Atherton Tablelands has to offer during the day. By night, enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in an authentic Aussie swag supplied for your use.  Delight in dinners by the camp fire, the company of new friends and nights under the stars at our private camp-sites.

Start the day with an amazing scenic flight from Cairns to Cooktown, enjoying views of the Coral Sea, Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Rainforest and spectacular mountain ranges. Meet your experienced driver guide in Cooktown and explore the frontier town of Cooktown. Discover the history of this magnificent area and it’s landmarks that link directly to Captain Cook’s journey in 1770. Visit the Grassy Hill Lookout, heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery, the James Cook Museum and Cooktown’s Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a return journey driving via the outback highway with plains of eucalypt trees, termite mounds and grazing cattle.

Experience a day on the Atherton Tablelands, located just south of Cairns. It features a huge variety of landscapes and attractions. At Lake Barrine which is famous for a volcanic crater lake, enjoy morning tea with traditional scone. Find iconic symbol of Australia “Platypus” We stop for lunch at classic Queenslander-style architecture, have a hearty pub style meals with good old-fashioned hospitality. In the afternoon, visit the Heritage Museum. Discover Local Stories, variety of high-quality exhibits, many of which are available thanks to the generosity of local residents. .