Here is a bit of local weather conditions, and most has been said about the marine life. Its unlikely you will get storms in November as the rainy season starts in December. However, there has been a weather shift this year so who knows!
As for land tours there are tons to chose. The most popular are get the scenic railway up to Kuranda and the cable car (Skyrail) down.
White water rafting or balloon flights on the tablelands
Tjabukai Aboriginal Centre - dinner / lunch theatre, boomerang throwing, art, demonstrations etc - easy spend a day here and award winning place.
Lots of day trips to the Tablelands
Plenty of beaches and scenic places along the coast e.g. Palm Cove or Port Douglas (60km north)
Cairns itself is more of a hub with tour activities going out in all direction.
As for land tours there are tons to chose. The most popular are get the scenic railway up to Kuranda and the cable car (Skyrail) down.
White water rafting or balloon flights on the tablelands
Tjabukai Aboriginal Centre - dinner / lunch theatre, boomerang throwing, art, demonstrations etc - easy spend a day here and award winning place.
Lots of day trips to the Tablelands
Plenty of beaches and scenic places along the coast e.g. Palm Cove or Port Douglas (60km north)
Cairns itself is more of a hub with tour activities going out in all direction.