Adventure Trips in Queensland with Brisbane and Cairns

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Adventure Trips

Cairns is chockablock full of adventure-tour companies and activities, and there's no shortage of tourist offices, booking agents, and tour desks around the Esplanade to help you choose what to do and who to do it with.

Raging Thunder (52-54 Fearnley St., CBD. 07/4030-7990. www.ragingthunder.com.au) has a variety of adventure packages: dive and snorkel on the Barrier Reef; glide over the scenic Atherton Tablelands in one of the world's largest hot-air balloons; or white-water raft through the hinterland's rugged gorges. Some tours can be combined with a visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. From A$155 for a day's sea kayaking around Fitzroy Island.

R 'n' R Rafting (278 Hartley St., CBD. 07/4041-9444. www.raft.com.au) runs white-water expeditions on the North Johnstone River and Tully River for adults of all skill levels. From A$98 for a half-day's river rafting tour.