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Cairns Area Tours
Kuranda Railway, Skyrail and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Ride over 40 bridges and tunnels on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Discover the rainforest village and famous Kuranda markets. Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glide over just under five miles of Australia’s ancient & pristine World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest canopy. Vist Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Park for a thrilling up-close viewing of crocodiles and other native animals. Participate in presentations including Koala feeding. Departs daily from Cairns, Palm Cove & Port Douglas from 7am. Duration 10 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, full day touring, entry fees and lunch.
from $195 per person
Kuranda Scenic Railway, Aboriginal Culture and Skyrail Rainforest All Inclusive
An excellent tour, this is the best way to combine several of the must-do attractions around Cairns Kuranda Scenic Railway, Kuranda Markets, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park, buffet lunch at Tjapukai Restaurant and an interactive day of education and fun. Departs daily from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas from 7am. Duration 10.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, full-day touring and entry fees, and lunch.
from $198 per person
Reef Experience
Explore two spectacular outer reef locations during the cruise. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on the sundeck or pamper yourself and upgrade to the Top Deck Club. Departs daily from Cairns from 7am. Duration 8.5 hours. Includes Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, and wine and cheese on return journey, boom-netting, snorkel and dive equipment and Cairns hotel transfers. Pre-purchase intro-dive or certified dive options available.
from $165 per person
Bonus Offer: Receive a free guided snorkel tour, introductory dive or certified dive.Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay
Imagine traveling to Michaelmas Cay, a stunning sand island off Cairns, aboard a luxury sailing catamaran. Spend four hours on the reef snorkeling in crystal clear shallow waters, experiencing a marine biologist guided tour, taking a semi submersible tour or perhaps scuba diving. Includes lunch, a superb hot and cold buffet of the finest local produce. Return to Cairns under full sail with a complimentary glass of champagne in hand while being entertained with live music. Departs Daily from Cairns and Palm Cove from 7am. Duration 8.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, snorkeling equipment, snorkel lesson, nature presentations, semi-submersible & buffet lunch.
from $174 per person
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Travel with Australia’s most awarded reef cruise company and see the Reef in comfort and style. Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. A two-storey pontoon complete with dive center, underwater observatory and heli-pad will be your base. Departs daily from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas from 7.30am. Duration 10 hours. Includes Hotel transfers cruise and buffet lunch.
from $214 per person
Frankland Islands Cruise
Frankland Islands is part sand cay, part continental island, and so provides a tropical uninhabited isle and Great Barrier Reef adventure without the crowds. Enjoy pristine snorkeling, diving, semi-submersible and glass-bottom boat coral viewing tours; a guided island ecology walk and rock pools tour; and a cruise along the Mulgrave River - all with only a maximum of 100 guests.Departs daily from Cairns and Palm Cove from 8am. Duration 9 hours.Cruise & Lunch Includes hotel transfers, cruise, buffet lunch, snorkeling equipment and tuition. All Inclusive Option Includes Hotel transfers, cruise, buffet lunch, snorkeling equipment & tuition, semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat, guided snorkel tour, and guided walk
from $134-185 per person
Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Eco Tour
Visit the scenic Atherton Tablelands, an area that features a range of habitats including lush tropical rainforest and volcanic crater lakes. By day we may see the Musky Rat Kangaroo, Boyd’s Forest Dragon, and a selection of rainforest birds. At dusk we venture to the river to search for Platypus, one of the most unique mammals on earth. After dinner at a country restaurant, the night of spotting begins. As we walk along mountain tracks, we may be lucky enough to spot Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, Lemuroid, Green and Herbert River Ringtail Possums, gliders, frogs, owls and more. Every night is full of discoveries. Later over supper, we reflect on what we have seen, and return home with an increased appreciation of rainforest life. Departs daily from Cairns and Palm Cove at 2pm. Duration 9 hours. Includes Transfers, tea/coffee, dinner, use of spotlighting equipment, reference materials, binoculars, experienced guides.
from $187 per person
Mamu Rainforest & Misty Mountains Adventure
Catch a “birds eye” view of the protected wilderness of the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed National Park at the MaMu Rainforest Canopy Walkway. From the canopy walkway, take in the enormity of this beautiful landscape and the North Johnstone River. Stand high in the rainforest with both spectacular cantilever viewing platforms and tower canopy views. View the Misty Mountains and the soaring Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain. Enjoy a short rainforest walk to Josephine Falls for a refreshing swim in the beautiful tiered waterfall which drops into several very deep pools over a natural waterslide, or take in the best aspects of the Falls from the viewing platform before heading for the Boulders Wilderness Reserve on the eastern slopes of Mt Bartle Frere. A constant high volume of water has weathered boulders and ravines in and along the creek bed. The Boulders holds a legend from the local Tininji tribe which will be recounted by your guide on a casual stroll around the boulder circuit. Departs daily from Cairns and Palm Cove at 8.30am. Duration 9 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, morning tea and picnic lunch.
from $123 per person
Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise
Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and see the city lights. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course seafood buffet featuring some of the region’s best mouth watering prawns, oysters, reef fish and exotic platters of fruit all freshly prepared on board. Departs Cairns and Palm Cove from 6pm. Duration 2.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, 4-course dinner and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
from $104 per person
Daintree Wanderer 4WD Tour
A highly personalized and interpretive visit to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, the tour includes a private wildlife and crocodile cruise on the Daintree River, and a journey along a 4WD track at Cape Tribulation, culminating in views of the Coral Sea. Lunch is served a la carte in the heart of the rainforest. Have the chance to spot wildlife and swim at a secluded water hole. Walk along a boardwalk where your guide will explain the delicate balance of the rainforest. Departs daily from cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas at 6.45am. Duration 11 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, experienced guide, home-style morning tea and lunch.
from $264 per person
Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
Take an interpretive walk and visit the Rainforest Canopy Tower. At Cape Tribulation Beach, walk the beach or boardwalk before having lunch in a rainforest setting. Join a calm water cruise of a waterway observing the wildlife that inhabits this environment, including saltwater crocodiles! Stop in Mossman Gorge on your return. Departs daily from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas from 7am. Duration 11 hours.Includes Hotel transfers, experienced guide, refreshments and lunch.
from $166 per person
Flames of the Forest Dining Experience
Light the flame of the forest… beneath the canopy of the oldest rainforest in the world… feel the wonder of this legendary place and explore the mysteries of time and culture in the spellbinding candlelit drama that is the enchanted forest. Dining experience include three-course dinner (Sat) or the Flames of the Forest Experience includes an Aboriginal Cultural Performance (Thu-Fri). Departs from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas at 6pm. Duration 3 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, all food and beverages.
from $213 per person
Kuranda Scenic Railway - Upgrade Option
Book one of our full day Kuranda sightseeing options and consider upgrading your rail experience. Enjoy individual seating, larger viewing windows, dedicated attendant and canapes and refreshments as you and 24 other guests relax in the Gold Class carriage.
from $49 per person
Ballooning & Outback Breakfast
Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise in the hot air ballooning capital of the world. Experience the fun and unique sensation of being in a hot-air balloon flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands of Cairns. On your 30-minute flight, float over amazing outback scenery, see the true rainforest and open spaces. Departs daily from cairns and Port Douglas at 4.45am. Duration 5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, inflation display, hot breakfast and certificate.
from $196 per person
Cairns Night Zoo
After sundown it’s all happening at Cairns Night Zoo! Start with a huge barbecue—beverages included. Then join the intrepid guide and learn what Australians get up to after dark! Get close to amazing wildlife including koalas, possums, owls and huge crocodiles! Meet kangaroos ‘round the campfire and enjoy great Aussie live entertainment. This all-inclusive night features a famous Aussie barbecue, delicious desserts, quality Australian wines and live music. Reservations essential. Numbers strictly limited. Departs Monday, Thursday and Saturday from Cairns, Palm Cover and Port Douglas at 6.00pm. Duration 4 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, dinner and beverages.
from $131 per person
Night Rainforest and Wildlife
The majority of Australian Wildlife is nocturnal so it makes perfect sense to visit after dark. The tour starts with visiting pockets of rainforest and a Crater Lake before going on the hunt for the elusive duck-billed platypus. Your guide will share information about local history, geography, environment and wildlife issues and help spot and identify wildlife. After dinner, venture into the World Heritage tropical rainforest to spot wildlife that typically includes ringtail possums, musky rat kangaroos, padymelons, frogs, snakes and other unusual mammals. Occasionally the rare and endangered tree kangaroo will be seen. Includes hotel transfers, afternoon tea, dinner, spotting list and guide.
from $168 per person
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Glide over Australia’s World Heritage-listed rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. Alight at one of two mid-stations to learn about this botanically fascinating and diverse area. Includes Transfers and return Skyrail experience.
from $85 per person
Tjapukai By Night
An interactive and powerful experience into Australia’s ancient indigenous culture. You’ll witness ancient tribal ceremonies as the Aboriginal performers from Tjapukai present their culture with an inimitable blend of theater and humor. Includes Hotel transfers, photo opportunities with the dancers, entrance to the Tjapuaki gallery, dinner and welcome drinks.
from $95 per person