Enjoy all-inclusive Cairns & Port Douglas touring at its best, featuring our special tour to Port Douglas including small-group Daintree and Cape Tribulation touring. Cruise to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef, visit Kuranda by train and skyrail, Special Dinner Cruise, magnificent cruises and more meals. Experience 4 nights in Cairns plus 2 nights in Port Douglas including flights, Tropical North Queensland luxury touring, 3 cruises, scenic railway, skyrail, accommodation, other meals and personalised transfers. Enjoy a special dinner cruise on Cairns Harbour, the famous Kuranda scenic railway and skyrail, a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Journey to Port Douglas to explore this famous beachside village and discover the ancient Daintree forest and beautiful Cape Tribulation – ‘where the reef meets the sea’ in your small-group tour. Enjoy a cruise on the wildlife (and yes crocodile) laden Daintree River and explore the rainforest. Themes include: Queensland, Departs from Cairns, Luxury Coach, Returns from Cairns. + Show more

Package Includes

Return Flights to Cairns (pricing options below)
4 Nights Cairns Hotel (superior 4 star)
2 Nights Port Douglas Hotel (superior 4 star)
4 Breakfasts, 3 Morning & Afternoon Teas, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Luxury Day Tour
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Small Group Day Tour
Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Visit
Cairns & Surrounds Tour
4 Cruises: Daintree River, Green Island, Cairns Harbour & Wildlife Watching River Cruise
Special Dinner Cruise
Great Barrier Reef Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Army Duck Tour & Cruise
Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Airport, Port and Hotel)

Highlights

Cairns Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef Atherton Tablelands Daintree River Cruise Kuranda World War II Army Duck Coral Sea Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Green Island Cruise Kuranda Scenic Railway Barron Gorge National Park Cape Tribulation Day Harbour Cruise Tour Barron River Tropical Fruit Orchard Crocodiles Scenic Coastal Drive Tree Kangaroo Guided Rainforest Walks Cairns Northern Beaches Special Waterfront Lunch Snorkelling Submersible Coral Reef Cruise Palm Cove Beach

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DAY 1 Welcome to Cairns

Feel the warmth of Tropical North Queensland, as you arrive smell the sweet scent of the wet tropics and see expansive mangroves on your way into Cairns. You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Cairns.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Cairns Accommodation.

DAY 2 Cairns Coach Tour & Special Dinner Cruise

The tropical paradise of Cairns is set on the azure waters of the Coral Sea. It is the gateway to tropical north Queensland, where the ancient rainforest meets the world’s biggest coral reef. Cairns is a laid-back welcoming city with an abundance of vibrancy, tropical gardens, brilliant cafés, bustling markets and mangrove parkland.

Today, enjoy our guided tour of the Cairns region. Your friendly driver will pick you up from your hotel before introducing your to this captivating small city. Visit St. Monica's Cathedral (featuring the world’s largest themed stained-glass windows). Explore Cairns Museum and join our exclusive guided walking tour to see highlights of the region’s past. Join our guided walk at the Botanical Gardens showcasing key areas including the Conservatory and the Aboriginal Plant Use section. Pause for a delightful Devonshire Tea at Noa’s Cafe in the leafy suburb of Edge Hill (cream tea, scones and jam – a truly local delight!). We then journey to some of the best nearby scenic lookouts, including the beautiful Lower Barron Gorge National Park and Surprise Creek Falls, before heading to spectacular Palm Cove where you can stroll out along the jetty and sink your toes into the picture-perfect palm fringed beach before returning to Cairns in time to join our Special Dinner Cruise.

Set sail on spectacular Trinity Inlet and its winding tributaries for a relaxing 2.5-hour Special Dinner Cruise. You will be welcomed aboard the stunning 26-metre catamaran with a refreshing welcome drink. Enjoy a delicious 3 course hot and cold buffet dinner featuring some of the region’s finest seafood and local produce as you pass along Cairns waterfront and Esplanade precinct, delivering panoramic views of the twinkling night lights of this harbour city. Trinity Inlet is a magnificent tidal estuary with waterways winding through a 300 square kilometre maze of mangroves with a rich diverse wildlife and stunning scenery. The amazing day comes to an end as you make your own way back to your central hotel.

Breakfast, Cairns Tour, Afternoon Tea, Special Dinner Cruise with 3 course buffet dinner, Glass of Sparkling Wine, Beer or Soft Drink, Overnight Cairns Accommodation.

DAY 3 Kuranda Scenic Railway, Rainforest Tour & Skyrail Cableway

The charming tropical village of Kuranda is set in the World Heritage Listed lush emerald Wet Tropics Rainforest. It is famous for its bohemian atmosphere, vibrant markets, cafes, galleries, shops and butterfly sanctuary. The surrounding Barron Gorge National Park features a thriving and ancient rainforest jungle, Barron River and breathtaking Barron Gorge with its cascading, thundering waterfall.

Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the onboard full commentary throughout the day. Journey up on to Kuranda on the historic Scenic Railway through the tropical rainforest jungle, over steep ravines and gorges and directly past picturesque waterfalls. Experience an up-close tour of the ancient rainforest and river system on-board an amphibious duck. Explore Kuranda the village in the rainforest. Travel back down, gliding just above the rainforest canopy and gorges in a Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola.

This famous Kuranda Scenic Railway is a remarkable journey providing unsurpassed views of thick rainforest, steep ravines, picturesque waterfalls and gorges enroute to Kuranda in the Atherton Tablelands. Construction started in 1882 and it is considered an engineering feat of tremendous magnitude. Hundreds of men built the 15 handmade tunnels and 37 bridges that stand as a monument to the pioneers of Tropical North Queensland. Rising from sea level to 328m, the nearly 2 hour journey from Cairns to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, awesome Barron Gorge National Park, Barron River and Stoney Creek. Upon reaching the village of Kuranda a rich assortment of fascinating touring and unique shopping experiences awaits you. Explore the depths of the rainforest using the most appropriate transport - an amphibious World War II Army Duck with 6 wheel drive for the forest floor and a propeller and rudder for cruising the waterways. The rainforest is very ancient and complex, with some primitive plants like tree ferns dating back over 150 million years. On our unforgettable 45 minute rainforest tour, you will see and learn about massive butterflies, ferns, orchids, strangler figs, stinging trees, azure coloured kingfisher and a host of other plants, animals and reptiles. After splashing into the waterway with propeller engaged, your Army Duck cruises up to the water's edge whilst turtles, fish and eels swim up close (look out for water dragons and pythons). Today we also visit a tropical fruit orchard growing more than 60 different types of delicious tropical fruits. Spend time at your leisure wandering through the picturesque forest village with its bohemian atmosphere, cafes and famous markets featuring impressive local arts and crafts. Board your Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola with remarkable views of Cairns, the lush tableland region, distant mountain ranges and right out to the turquoise Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Start your journey back down gliding metres above the rainforest canopy before descending through the canopy layers and deep into the heart of the forest at Skyrail's two rainforest mid-stations at Barron Falls and Red Peak (alight here onto rainforest boardwalks, interpretive information available through short guided boardwalk tours and an interpretive centre). Travel above Barron Gorge National Park and dense World Heritage listed rainforest. As your coach finally takes you back to your hotel, you will have experienced a day filled with new memories to treasure forever.

Breakfast, Luxury Day Tour with Return Transfer, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Army Duck Rainforest Tour, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Overnight Cairns Accommodation.

DAY 4 Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Green Island

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders, an amazing underwater world of breathtaking beauty. The reef is alive with an abundance of colourful and exotic marine life, including multi-hued angelfish, vivid-yellow butterfly fish and the clown fish of ‘Finding Nemo’ fame. Visit the beautiful idyllic coral cay of Green Island located right within the Great Barrier Reef itself. The island is an Eden of tropical rainforest and stunning white-sand beaches surrounded by magnificent technicoloured reefs teeming with diverse and wonderful marine life. You'll explore these balmy, clear waters, discovering this extraordinary underwater wonderland, your companions being huge shoals of multi-coloured damselfish, graceful butterfly fish, hawksbill turtles and charming dolphins. The islands interior is a wonderland of pristine rainforest - lush, green and verdant. You'll enjoy exciting and memorable experiences here, such as the glass-bottomed boat tour or snorkelling, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Cruise across the Coral Sea to Green Island in the comfort of your modern air-conditioned catamaran, enjoying an onboard briefing about the day's activities and options. View the coral reef and tropical fish from the comfort of the semi-submarine or the glass bottom boat or alternatively snorkel in the clear tropical waters to witness the stunning spectacle of the marine world (snorkel gear and training provided). Spend time browsing the resort shops or just relax on the white sandy beach. Explore this tropical paradise further with a walk around this tiny coral cay. Perhaps visit Marineland Melanesia - a fascinating walk-through nautical museum featuring live crocodiles, tropical marine aquariums and Melanesian artefacts.

Our friendly crew will help you to choose your included options and activities to make the most of your full day on remarkable Green Island. Semi-Submarine Option: explore the Great Barrier Reef in air-conditioned comfort, without even getting wet. Seated below water level, you are treated to a divers view. Glass Bottom Boat tour or Snorkel Gear hire is included. Make your choice while on the cruise. Glass Bottom Boat Option: View the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life with the added fun of lively fish feeding. Snorkel Gear Hire Option: Snorkel and swim in the clear calm island waters at your leisure from the beach or perhaps book an additional supervised Boat Snorkelling Trip. Explore the idyllic tropical island at your leisure, walk the beach and rainforest boardwalks or perhaps just find your own piece of paradise to simply relax and take it all in. The colours and underwater personalities from today will stay in your memory for a long time.

Breakfast, Luxury Full Day Green Island Cruise with Activities and Return Transfers, Overnight Cairns Accommodation.

DAY 5 Cairns to Port Douglas

Nestled between the lush rainforest of the Daintree National Park and the sparkling tropical waters of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas captivates with its idyllic charm, offering a perfect harmony of breathtaking landscapes and laid-back coastal ambiance. The township is pure nirvana; indulge in elegant spas, excellent cafes and restaurants, Aussie pubs and sophisticated galleries. Browse the chic boutiques of Macrossan Street, drink coconut milk fresh from the palm at the Port Douglas Sunday markets, hit a ball on world class golf courses or climb Flagstaff Lookout to take in the amazing ocean vista across the golden sands of Four Mile Beach.

Today you will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your Cairns hotel to the magical resort town of Port Douglas, where you can spend the rest of the day exploring the town’s renowned and sweeping Four Mile Beach, the tropical village like main street of Macrossan (filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants) or the picture perfect St. Mary's by the Sea (charming, historic chapel with stunning views of the Coral Sea).

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised Transfer to Port Douglas, Overnight Port Douglas Accommodation.

DAY 6 Daintree & Cape Tribulation

'Where the rainforest meets the reef', Cape Tribulation is renowned for its scenic landscape, remote beaches and the world heritage protected rainforest of Daintree National Park. Be guided through this pristine rainforest and discover its incredible diversity, experiencing all its natural wonder.

Embark on the unforgettable journey along Great Barrier Reef Drive, renowned as one of Australia's most iconic road trips. Experience the award-winning Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, where you'll encounter fascinating wildlife guided by knowledgeable Wildlife Keepers. Get up close to the elusive Cassowary and delight in the opportunity to be a Wildlife Keeper for the morning. Cross the Daintree River on a cable ferry and venture into the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, where the ancient wilderness awaits. Step back in time and experience the magic of the Daintree as you travel to a secluded lunch site to indulge in a gourmet lunch and a swim in a cool, fresh rainforest creek.

Discover the secrets of the world's oldest rainforest on a guided boardwalk tour. Learn about the history of Cape Tribulation and the reason behind the name as well as Captain Cook’s epic journey. Stroll along the boardwalk and up to a lookout and see the expansive views of mountains and beach as you look across the bay. Follow the coastline and enjoy a long beach walk surrounded by palm trees and nestled within a rainforest cape, this touch of paradise is the ultimate location to relax and unwind.

This afternoon indulge in the exotic flavours of Daintree Ice Cream Company's handmade treats, crafted from organically grown fruit, before capturing the beauty of the Daintree Rainforest and Coral Sea from Alexandra Lookout. Join a peaceful Daintree River cruise atop the calm waters through the forest, spot estuarine crocodiles and other wildlife along the banks of a mangrove lined creek. Showcasing a wide variety of visual delights; take in the spectacular wilderness and scenery of the mangroves and its wildlife.

Full Day Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Up, River Cruise, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Entry (Includes 5 Day Re-entry), Cable Driven Ferry, Morning Tea, Gourmet Lunch, Overnight Port Douglas Accommodation.

DAY 7 Say Goodbye to Port Douglas

Time to say goodbye to beautiful Port Douglas. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport Transfers Included

You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from Cairns airport to your hotel, from your hotel to your Port Douglas hotel and from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

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