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If you’ve got a little more time, this 5-night package delivers value, experience and the best bits of Cairns and North Queensland. Day 1, arrive in Cairns and catch your airport transfer to the hotel for check in. Day 2 includes a delightful evening Dinner & Harbour Cruise, exploring Trinity Inlet and its mangrove lined tributaries. On day 3, head up to Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest, travelling on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Day 4 is an amazing full day tour to the Great Barrier Reef, with lots of time for snorkeling and exploring. Day 5, we head north to the amazing Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. On the final day, check out of your accommodation and return to the airport. This package includes all coach transfers and accommodation at a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel with standard queen, twin or triple.
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 4, unless on a Private Charter.
- Don’t forget to bring your swimming gear
Inclusions: Airport Transfers and Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)
Touch down into Cairns, in beautiful Tropical North Queensland. We’ll pick you up at the airport and provide complimentary transfers to your hotel. There’s 5 nights’ accommodation at this property included in the tour price. The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation. Pending your arrival time, there’s free time to settle in and explore a little bit of Cairns city and its many attractions. See the on-site Tour Desk for tips and suggestions. (Any tours taken today are at your own expense.)
Inclusions: Full day to relax at your hotel and explore Cairns city. Evening Dinner Cruise, including glass of sparkling beer or wine on arrival. Live musical entertainment. Delicious buffet dinner. 2.5 Hour Calm Water Sunset / Evening Cruise. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)
You’ve spent a day travelling, so it’s a free day to start your holiday. Sleep in, relax and explore the attractions and sites of Cairns, at your leisure. There are many free things to do, including visits to the Cairns Esplanade precinct and Lagoon pool, Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and Tanks Arts Centre. Also, lots of centrally located attractions, including the Cairns Museum, Dome and Cairns Aquarium. (Entry and tickets to these, at your own cost.)
In the early evening, make your own way down to the Cairns Marina and board the Spirit of Cairns, for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise, in the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. It departs at 6.30pm and returns at 9pm. During this time, the afternoon turns to evening and the city lights begin to shine, as you explore the waters of the Cairns waterfront. There’s live musical entertainment and a delicious buffet meal, featuring fresh, local produce. You receive a complimentary welcome drink on arrival and can purchase additional beverages from the onboard bar (at your own expense). A wonderful way to end your day.
Inclusions: All travel. A one-way ticket* on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. A one-way ticket* on Kuranda Scenic Railway. 3 hours free time in Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite) *meals not included*
Today is a relaxing day of touring and sightseeing, on two of the most awarded, land-based tourist attractions in the region. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway provide different, but complementary experiences in the Barron Gorge National Park. Both have terminals in Kuranda and are easily packaged to provide a fantastic day tour.
In the morning, you depart on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which takes you to Kuranda.
This historic railway delivers a comfortable ride through the Barron Gorge Park. It includes a stop at Barron Falls and passes through many tunnels, which were hand made during its construction, more than 100 years ago. An informative commentary details its history and interesting landmarks.
Enjoy 3-hours free time in Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest. This eclectic village delivers retail therapy in all its forms, at shops and in the two markets. From fashion and jewelry, to homewares, local produce, art, craft and so much more. There are also numerous tourist attractions you might like to see (at your own expense), including the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. Feeling hungry? Cafes, pubs, restaurants and food stalls operate throughout the day.
Board the Skyrail, which takes you on a 7.5km cableway journey, gliding just metres over the treetops. There are two rainforest mid-stations where you can alight from the cableway and explore the rainforest on boardwalks and pathways. Take a Ranger guided tour at Red Peak Station and make sure you visit the cantilevered walkway out over the Barron Gorge, at the Barron Falls Station. All up, the trip takes around 90-minutes.
Arrive back at your hotel at around 5.30-6pm.
Inclusions: Transfers to and from accommodation to the boat. Transfers to and from the Great Barrier Reef. All meals and snacks throughout the day. Snorkel and scuba dive equipment. Marine Biology presentation. Up to 6 hours at the Great Barrier Reef, visiting 2 reef locations. Unlimited snorkeling. Option for a scuba dive. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)
This is an amazing day spent exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Transport is on a spacious and comfortable boat, which gets you to the outer Great Barrier Reef in style. Enjoy up to 6 hours at the reef, visiting 2 separate reef sites. Unlimited snorkeling, including equipment and instruction, and the chance for a scuba dive.
There’s also time for you to relax on the boat and enjoy the weather. Meals and refreshments are available and included throughout the day. This includes a bacon and egg roll on arrival, a fresh buffet lunch and cheese, crackers and a cold refreshment served on the way back to Cairns. NB: Additional cold drinks and ice-creams are available for sale from the bar, at additional cost. BYO towel.
“We have a selection of 5 spectacular reef locations including Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch, Hastings Reef, Norman Reef & Saxon Reef. Each day, the Captain assesses the weather and other conditions and selects up to two optimal diving and snorkelling reefs based on the comfort and safety of the passengers and the vessel.”
Inclusions: All travel, including an informative commentary by an accredited tour guide. Mossman Gorge. Daintree River Cruise. Daintree Rainforest Walk. Cape Tribulation Beach. Lunch, refreshments and all attractions and activities mentioned. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)
Get ready to explore the ancient World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Today we collect you in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and head north on the Great Barrier Reef Drive. Mossman Gorge is our first official destination. A beautiful gorge carved out by the Mossman River and tumbled with large granite boulders. You have the option to swim in its cool, clear waters, before we continue to Daintree Village for a restaurant lunch with a range of meals available.
After lunch, enjoy a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River where you might see crocodiles, birdlife, turtles and more. We then cross the river on a cable ferry and head deep into the rainforest. A guided boardwalk tour allows you to see more of this complex, tropical environment up close. Our most northern point of the day is Cape Tribulation beach, the only place on earth where two natural World Heritage sites – the reef and rainforest – exist side by side. From there we retrace our steps to Cairns, but not before a final stop at a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company where you’ll be tempted with unique, tropical flavours (which can be purchased at your own expense).
Inclusions: Airport Transfers
Sadly, all good adventures come to an end. Today it’s time to check out of the hotel and catch your transfer to the airport. We thank you for choosing Discovery Tours Australia and look forward to seeing you in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, some time again soon.
| RATES & DATES | |
|---|---|
| Adult (Per Person – Triple Share) | $1270 |
| Adult (Per Person – Twin Share) | $1360 |
| Adult (Single Rate) | $1920 |
All rates are in Australian dollars and include GST. Conditions: Discovery Tours Australia reserves the right to amend this itinerary due to any unforeseen circumstances and accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property, lunch destination may be changed without notice, cancellation fees apply.
A Surcharge of $100 per person applies to 25 December 2025 – Christmas Day
Dinner Cruise – includes Dinner
Kuranda Tour no meals included
Reef Tour includes breakfast, morning tea and lunch
Daintree Tour includes morning tea and lunch
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