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Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE IN CAIRNS
Pass By: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
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.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation.
Day 2: EXPLORE CAIRNS & SAIL INTO THE SUNSET WITH A DINNER CRUISE
Stop At: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation.
Day 3: KURANDA VILLAGE, INCLUDING ONE WAY KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN AND ONE WAY SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
Stop At: Kuranda, Kuranda, Queensland
Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest, is located on the banks of the Barron River, high in the mountains above Cairns. Its relaxed vibe includes two large markets, a range of buskers and a few rainforest walking trails. There’s cafes, restaurants and pubs. Galleries, boutiques, jewelry shops and more. The best way to get there is a combination trip of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway, which is what we’ve included in this fantastic day of exploration.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation.
Day 4: GREAT BARRIER REEF FULL DAY TOUR
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
his 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. Glass bottom boat tours provide a different perspective (run, pending weather conditions).
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.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation.
Day 5: DAINTREE RAINFOREST AND CAPE TRIBULATION FULL DAY TOUR
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Between 80km and 150km north of Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
Get ready to explore the ancient World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. 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 for a locally produced Ice-Cream (at your own expense).
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation.
Day 6: FAREWELL CAIRNS
Pass By: Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
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.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
