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Cairns, located in tropical Far North Queensland, Australia, is a vibrant city known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty and adventure opportunities, Cairns offers a plethora of activities, including snorkeling and diving in the world-famous reef, exploring lush rainforests, and taking scenic flights for breathtaking views. The city boasts a lively waterfront with a popular lagoon, bustling markets, diverse dining options, and a rich cultural scene. With its warm climate, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to some of Australia's most iconic natural wonders, Cairns is a must-visit destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Fitzroy Island Adventures Full Day Trip with Optional Lunch
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$80.75 AUD
For the quickest and most effective way to get to the beautiful, unspoiled Fitzroy Island, this option includes ferry transfers from Cairns that is not only an efficient way to get "from A to B" but makes for a spectacular tour in itself! Heading out from the Cairns Marina, you'll board a comfortable vessel and cruise out across the pristine reef waters towards the wonderful shores of Fitzroy Island on a journey that takes roughly 45 minutes. Once on Fitzroy Island, you'll have five hours to explore its many stunning natural offerings, taking part in a range of activities on both land and water including snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, kayaking, island adventures and much more.
Departing at 8:30am and 10:45am, this Fitzroy Island ferry tour offers a full day of enjoyment at one of Cairns' most popular and accessible Great Barrier Reef areas without breaking the budget. So if you're wanting to get an amazing reef experience without committing too much time or money, be sure to book online today.
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Great Barrier Reef + Green Island 1 Day Tour Combo
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$288.00 AUD
The complete Green Island tour & Great Barrier Reef tour combo in one day awaits with this exciting cruise! A fast 45-minute catamaran ride across the Coral Sea from Cairns will take you to beautiful Green Island to enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. A day of adventure and discovery continues onto Great Adventures’ spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.
From the activity platform, guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day on one of nature’s wonders. With the air-conditioned semi-submersible and underwater observatory, you don’t even have to get wet to discover the reef. Snorkel directly off the platform amongst beautiful coral gardens and colourful marine life, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the amazing marine-scape!
Exciting optional activities include scuba diving, guided snorkel tours, the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter and scenic helicopter flights to see the reef from a different perspective.
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Green Island Full Day Trip + Snorkelling OR Glass Bottom Boat & Island Activities
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$116.00 AUD
Visit Green Island from Cairns with this great value tour that will let you experience its best all in a single day! With the choice of two daily departure times from Cairns, the Green Island Eco Adventure is perfect for a visit to this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island. Offering a combined reef and rainforest experience on a fast catamaran, you’ll reach your island destination in just 45 minutes. This Green Island Eco Adventure gives you the choice of a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour OR snorkelling equipment to use during your stay on the island. Choose your way to experience the reef – stay dry and view from a glass bottom boat or choose to snorkel directly from the white sandy beaches.
As a guest, you’ll enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island’s unique rainforest flora. The well-appointed day visitor facilities include a range of restaurant and café style lunch options. A wide range of optional activities includes scuba and helmet diving, snorkel trips, parasailing and scenic helicopter flights, so you'll have the choice to spend as much - or as little - as you wish. For an efficient and fun Green Island tour from Cairns, book online today.
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reef Magic Pontoon
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$254.15 AUD
Discover the many wonders and colours of the Great Barrier Reef with this great value Cairns Reef Tour to popular activity Reef Magic pontoon! The tour departs out of Cairns on a safe and secure catamaran, taking you out to Reef Magic Cruises' exclusive all-weather Reef Magic platform. Here, dive into a stunning coral reef location and discover the diverse marine life. The breathtaking location is a truly once in a lifetime experience that includes snorkelling in a sheltered coral lagoon, scuba diving, and/or a guided Snorkel Safari by an esteemed Marine Biologist. No matter your fitness and experience levels, the Cairns Reef Tour will ensure you make the most of your time out at sea.
The cruise includes all snorkelling equipment and provides a full hot and cold buffet lunch, ensuring that you can discover the reef stress-free. Lay back and enjoy the sunshine on the top deck, or hang out in the underwater observatory and view the rich marine life. The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most prized natural possessions and boasts as one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Book today for an experience you will hold close to your heart for a lifetime.
Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour From Cairns
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$295.00 AUD
Experience the best of Kuranda on this grand tour of the World Heritage Rainforest. This Cairns day tour is the best way to maximise your Kuranda and Australian experience with the opportunity to explore indigenous culture, native wildlife and World Heritage Rainforest all in one day of fun.
The itinerary is jam packed with all the top things to do in Kuranda including the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award winning Rainforestation Nature Park, the Koala & Cassowary Wildlife Park, an interactive Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and the must do Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway offering spectacular views of lush rainforest and cascading waterfalls.
With return transfers to and from your Cairns hotel aboard a 100% electric coach and an Aussie BBQ lunch provided, all that is left for you to do is click, book and go on this extraordinary Kuranda Rainforest adventure.
Classic Kuranda Day Tour from Cairns
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$275.00 AUD
The best way to maximise your Kuranda and Australian Experience, where you’ll get to explore indigenous culture, native wildlife and World Heritage Rainforest in an Army Duck that travels on land and water, all in one day full of fun!
Highlights & Inclusions:
- One way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Free time in Kuranda Village
- Entry to Rainforestation Nature Park
- Army Duck Tour
- Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience including Dreamtime Walk and Dance Show
- Koala & Wildlife Park
- Delicious Aussie BBQ Lunch
- One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Return transfers from Cairns Hotels
2 Day Grand Kuranda & Outer Reef Combo
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$574.00 AUD
Explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Kuranda Experience, incorporating the best of Kuranda and the rainforest.
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Kuranda & outer reef tour combo
- Marine biologist presentation
- Full day Great Barrier Reef tour
- Local Australian-owned company
- Full day tour to Kuranda
- Return coach transfers
Kuranda Coach Tour with Rainforestation Nature Park Entry
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$112.00 AUD
Enjoy all the nature, culture and wildlife of Kuranda with this full day tour from Cairns to Rainforestation Nature Park and Kuranda village. Get up close with Aussie wildlife, immerse yourself in the lush greenery of the rainforest and witness indigenous culture in action on this comprehensive day tour. Be transferred from your accommodation in Cairns in a comfortable coach and enjoy informative commentary pointing out regional highlights from your local driver/guide as you make your way up the Kuranda Range. Arriving at Rainforestation Nature Park at approximately 9am, you'll be taken on a guided tour to see the likes of dingoes, wombats, cassowary and - of course - that tropical QLD icon the crocodile, while also having the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and even cuddle a koala.
Take a walk through the Dreamtime and take part in native Aboriginal culture as you learn how to throw a boomerang or play a didgeridoo, then sit back and watch the dancers perform in the amphitheatre. Follow it up by travelling deeper into the rainforest with a cruise aboard a purpose-built military-style Duck vessel, for a more organic look at the region's flora and fauna. Next, you'll be taken from Rainforestation Nature Park into the popular Kuranda Village - the "village in the rainforest", where you'll be able to wander and absorb the atmosphere, browse the handcraft shops and more before heading back to Cairns at around 5:00pm. The ultimate way to soak in the Tropical North QLD natural and cultural worlds - book yourself a Rainforestation and Kuranda tour online today.
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