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Cairns offers quad biking for all experience levels through the rainforest and up the mountains. There are even a few options to pair it with white water rafting, the Skyrail and more.
We've selected our top picks for the best quad biking tours in Cairns that are sure to be a hit.
Best for: Families
Best for: Price
Experience | Location | Duration | Extras/inclusions | Suitable for | Where to book |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ATV Adventure Morning Tour | Kuranda | 1.5 hours |
| People aged 16+ | Adrenaline |
Cairns Afternoon Quad Bike Adventure Tour | Kuranda | 1.5 hours |
| People aged 16+ | RedBalloon |
ATV and Snorkelling off Green Island Full Day Package | Green Island | Approximately 5 hours |
| People aged 16+ | Adrenaline |
Full Day Quad Bike and White Water Rafting Adventure | Kuranda | 1.5 hours |
| People aged 16+ | RedBalloon |
ATV and Skyrail Full Day Package | Kuranda | 1.5 hours |
| People aged 16+ | Adrenaline |
Wildlife and Rainforest Quad Bike Tour | Kuranda | 4.5 hours |
| All ages | RedBalloon |
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Kuranda: 40 minutes from Cairns via car.
Green Island: 25 minutes from Cairns via ferry.
The minimum age for quad biking is 12 years old. Some companies require riders to also be at least 120cm tall.
Riders are required to wear enclosed shoes for safety reasons. It's recommended you wear long pants and bring sunglasses. If you're riding along the sand dunes, it's a good idea to bring along a scarf to wear over your mouth so you don't inhale dust.
No, but it's a good idea to bring it as a form of ID.
Absolutely. Everyone will receive a briefing and training from their instructor before getting started.
It's best to check with the quad biking operator you booked through, but generally your quad biking session will go ahead rain, hail or shine. Quad bikes perform well in wet and dry conditions, but heavy rain and thunderstorms may postpone your quad biking adventure.
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