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Get ready for three amazing days, where you’ll take in the best sights, experiences and tourism attractions Cairns and North Queensland has to offer. We start with the Great Barrier Reef. This full day tour provides you with up to 6 hours at the reef, visiting 2 reef sites, with plenty of time for snorkeling and a free scuba dive. As well as seeing the Great Barrier Reef firsthand, you’ll learn more about it with a Marine Biology presentation. From saltwater to freshwater, the second day takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage Area. Swim in the cool waters of Mossman Gorge, take in the views of Cape Tribulation Beach, where the reef meets the rainforest, and watch for crocodiles on a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise. Day 3 is all about Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway and Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest. There’s plenty of time for shopping, sight seeing and just enjoying our unique tropical vibes. The best of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.
- 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: Transfers to and from accommodation to the boat. Transfers to and from the Great Barrier Reef. 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. *All meals and snacks throughout the day*
The Great Barrier Reef is an international icon and now it’s your time to experience it for yourself. This amazing full day tour takes you to the Great Barrier Reef, with up to 6 hours spent exploring it from above and below the water. Enjoy unlimited snorkeling, with equipment and instruction provided, at 2 different reef sites. Want to try scuba diving for the first time? You can do it for free today, and plenty of time to just relax on board the boat too.
This great value day tour is packed with inclusions. All meals and snacks, including a bacon and egg roll in the morning, fresh buffet lunch, iced water and tea and coffee throughout the day with cheese, wine and biscuits served on the way back. There’s complimentary sunblock available on board the boat and an interactive Marine Biology presentation, will reveal the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem and some of its creatures.
If you’re staying in the Cairns CBD, bus transfers to and from your accommodation to the boat are included. There’s an extra charge for those on the Northern Beaches. All snorkel and dive equipment and instruction are provided and included in the tour price. BYO towel.
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. *
Today it’s all about the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed Rainforest, with a premium day tour to the Daintree National Park. You’ll travel in small group style, aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Stopping to enjoy the sights, sounds and ambience of this complex tropical environment, throughout the day.
We start with pick-ups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches. Those guests will enjoy a scenic tour on the Great Barrier Reef drive, to Port Douglas. After collecting any additional guests it’s a quick trip to the top of Flagstaff Hill lookout for views over 4 Mile Beach. From here, we head to the rainforest, starting our exploration at Mossman Gorge. After a cold drink, or local tea and coffee, you’ll take a guided tour of the Gorge, with the option of swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Afterwards, enjoy a restaurant lunch with choice of meals, before we continue our adventure with a 1-hour cruise on the mighty Daintree River.
Then we head into the Daintree National Park and explore the rainforest, on a guided boardwalk tour. We visit the famous Cape Tribulation Beach, where the reef meets the rainforest, and stop by a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company in the afternoon. Here you have the option of purchasing a tropical fruit ice-cream (at your own expense), before we head back to Port Douglas, the beaches and Cairns. BYO towel if you want to swim at Mossman Gorge.
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. *no meals included*
In the morning you travel from Cairns on Kuranda Scenic Railway. This historic journey takes you back through the Barron Gorge National Park, providing a completely different and complementary experience to Skyrail. Another great day, in our natural paradise.
Kuranda is a quaint village, full of markets, shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries, restaurants and tourist attractions. It also has self-guided walking trails. Enjoy a few hours here, where you can tailor your time to suit your interests. Lunch is at your own expense.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway glides just metres over the rainforest on a 7.5km journey, from Kuranda to Caravonica. Travelling in 6-person gondola cabins, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Barron Gorge National Park, Barron Gorge itself and Barron Falls. There’s two mid-station stops along the way, where you can explore the rainforest on boardwalks and pathways, including a cantilevered bridge over the Gorge.
The Skyrail journey from Kuranda takes around 90-minutes, if you stop at both the Red Peak and Barron Falls Stations. Stopping is highly recommended, there’s Ranger guided tours and a range of interpretive displays and materials. Skyrail ends at Cairns.
| RATES | |
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| Adult | $659 |
| Child | $449 |
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.
Yes, you can we normally allocate Day 1 Reef and Daintree on Day 2, and Day 3 is Kuranda
But if you prefer them in a different order, please write your preference in the “Comments” box when making a booking.
Reef Tour pick up times commence at 7.00am and return around 4.30-5.00pm
Daintree Tour pick up times commence at 7.00am and return around 6.30-7.00pm
Kuranda Tour pick up times commence at 8.30am and return around 4.00pm
Depending on weather conditions on the day, out of the 5 sites (Breaking Patches Reef, Hastings Reef, Norman Reef, Saxon Reef and Jorgensen Reef) the best 2 are selected.
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