Cairns with teenagers
This is a menu of things to do in Cairns with teenagers. It leans towards adrenaline: bungy and giant swing at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, white water rafting and tubing with Foaming Fury, go-karts and laser tag. Skyrail and the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum add something calmer. Everything is ticketed, and some activities are not cheap.
The stops are spread out, so treat the plan as a menu rather than a route. Skyrail and the museum are about 12 km from the centre, Cairns Kart Hire is 10.5 km and Skypark is 15.1 km out. Foaming Fury is only 3.3 km out. You will need a car. Pick two stops, as rafting alone is a half-day trip.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Late morning: The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
- Afternoon: Cairns Kart Hire, Lasertag and Escape Rooms
- Afternoon: Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
- Late afternoon: Foaming Fury
Morning
Take the Skyrail to Kuranda
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway · Tours & Cruises · Ages 0-17 · From $37 · 4.7 stars (10603 reviews)
A gondola cableway over the rainforest from Smithfield to Kuranda. It is a calm start before the adrenaline stops. One way is listed at $37 per child (4 to 14) and $74 per adult.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Late morning
Look over the tanks
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 0-17 · From $22 · 4.8 stars (2057 reviews)
An indoor museum of tanks and artillery in Smithfield. It has a kids corner and playground, which younger siblings will use, while teens can look at the vehicles. It is a dry option if the weather turns.
Tip: Open daily 9:30am to 4:30pm. Child entry is listed for ages 5 to 16.
Prices, hours and map for The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
Afternoon
Race karts and play laser tag
Cairns Kart Hire, Lasertag and Escape Rooms, Cairns City · Go-Karting, Laser Tag & Escape Rooms · Ages 8-16 · From $10 · 4.4 stars (543 reviews)
A go-kart track, laser tag and escape rooms near Yorkeys Knob. Karting for 12 and over is listed from $50 a race, and laser tag from $15 for one mission. Kids karts are available from age 5.
Tip: Open 9am to 7pm most days, and until 9pm on Friday and Saturday.
Prices, hours and map for Cairns Kart Hire, Lasertag and Escape Rooms
Afternoon
Jump at Skypark Cairns
Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, Smithfield · Adventure Parks · Ages 5-17 · From $109 · 4.7 stars (1123 reviews)
A rainforest bungy (age 10 and over) and Giant Swing site in Smithfield. Adult starting rates are listed at $109 for the giant swing and $189 for the bungy. Check the listing for teen prices.
Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Monday and Thursday hours end at 3pm, so go earlier in the day.
Late afternoon
Raft or tube with Foaming Fury
Foaming Fury, North Cairns · Surfing & Water Sports · Ages 5-17 · From $95 · 4.9 stars (415 reviews)
White water rafting and river tubing. The listing mentions a half day family rafting trip for kids 6 to 11 and tubing from age 5. For teens, a half day Barron River raft is listed for ages 12 and over.
Tip: No hours are listed, so check the listing for departure times. Cairns pick-up is listed.
Where to eat
Dunwoody's Hotel, Cairns North. Dunwoody's Hotel in Cairns North has a kids menu and Kids Eat Free on Monday nights.
Kids Eat Free deals change. See every current deal in Cairns.
Before you go
- Skyrail is closed Monday and Tuesday, and Skypark is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so Thursday to Sunday suits both.
- Skypark's bungy is for age 10 and over. Go karts are listed from 12 and over for the main races.
- Rafting is a half-day trip, so it may fill the day by itself.
- Everything here is ticketed. Check each listing for current prices.
Questions parents ask
What is there for teenagers to do in Cairns?
Teens can try the bungy or giant swing at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, go white water rafting or tubing with Foaming Fury, or race karts and play laser tag at Cairns Kart Hire. Skyrail is a calmer option.
Are there age limits for the bungy in Cairns?
Skypark Cairns lists its rainforest bungy as age 10 and over. Go karting for the main races is listed for 12 and over. Check each listing for current rules and prices.
What can teens do in Cairns on a rainy day?
The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is indoors, and Cairns Kart Hire has laser tag and escape rooms. Both are in the pack for this plan and are open most days.
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