Kuranda, Reef and Daintree

3 days of action packed adventures! Kuranda, Reef and Daintree is a great fun way to explore North Queensland. First you will visit stunning Kuranda. Our region is the only place on the planet where 2 World Heritage listed sites are right next to each other! You get to take advantage of this with this package. Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef. Followed by a day in the Daintree Rainforest. The oldest living Rainforest in the wold!

Kuranda Train and Skyrail

Combining the Scenic Train journey with the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This is a great way to experience Kuranda.

Travelling by the Scenic Train you will learn about the history of the Tropical North. Spend some free time exploring Kuranda. With so many markets, eating options and Aussie wildlife to experience!

On your return to Cairns you will travel on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This provides an extraordinary birds-eye-view of the rainforest.  Soar silently only meters above the rainforest canopy. Get an incredible view of the mighty Barron Falls.

Itinerary

  • Your tour starts with a pickup from right outside your hotel.
  • Then, it’s off to to the train station first.
  • After the train, you arrive in the rainforest village of Kuranda.
  • Here you’ll have free time to explore the region further.
  • Visit the historic Kuranda markets, the Butterfly Sanctuary or Koala Gardens, all at your own pace.
  • Then return over the rainforest your journey on the breathtaking Skyrail begins.
  • At the base of the Skyrail cableway, you will meet your driver air-conditioned coach, which will take you back to your hotel.

Inclusions

  • Return Bus Transfers from Cairns City Accommodation
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail
  • Skyrail Cablecar

What To Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Cash/Credit card for purchases
  • bottle of water

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Reef Experience, Cairns’ only ALL inclusive Great Barrier Reef Cruise with FREE scuba dive. Two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations are visited daily for optimal diving and snorkeling.

A luxury high speed catamaran gets you to the Reef fast, this tour guarantees the most time at each beautiful great barrier reef destination.

Have a great time and visit one of the natural wonders of the world.

Itinerary

  • 07:30 – Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
  • 08:00 – Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 08:30 – BBQ Bacon & Egg Rolls served on the way out to the Outer Reef a detailed dive & snorkeling briefing will be given
  • 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel & dive with thousands of vivid fish, giant clams plus much more!
  • 10:30
  • 12:30 – Lunch
  • 13:00 – Cruise to our second location to explore forests of coral, large sea fans & black coral trees in it’s shallow lagoons
  • 5:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
  • 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits
  • 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns

Inclusions

  • Up to 5 hours at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
  • Unlimited morning and afternoon Snorkeling at 2 Outer Great Barrier Reef Locations
  • Guided Snorkel Tours – Non-swimmer snorkel tours are also included throughout the day for those who require assistance in the water
  • Buoyancy vests, noodles and Wetsuits are included and available for easy flotation for all passengers
  • Snorkeling equipment and tuition
  • FREE Certified Scuba Dive (licenced)  or Resort Scuba Dive (no-experience necessary) for everyone who is over the age of 12 and medically fit to scuba (Medical Conditions Apply Click Here for More Information)
  • The interactive Marine Biology Presentation is a great way to learn about the marine life from our resident, on-board Marine Biologist as you journey to your first reef destination.
  • Breakfast, Bacon and Egg BBQ Rolls, Coffee, Tea and fruit platter
  • Delicious BBQ Lunch with an assortment of fresh salads
  • Cheese and fruit platters, wine or cordial with biscuits are served on the return trip to Cairns. (Dietary requirements catered for; eg: Vegetarian/Gluten Free etc: please advise upon booking. All food is locally sourced and prepared fresh by our on board chef.)
  • Tea & coffee served while boat is stationary
  • Water Drinking fountain
  • Cairns city bus transfers to and from your accommodation
  • Sunscreen available on board
  • Large Sundeck
  • All Government Levies and Taxes included

Optional Extras

  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Biologist guided snorkel tour
  • Underwater digital camera hire
  • Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts, hats etc
  • Bar purchases – soft drinks, chocolate, chips, alcohol etc
  • Great Barrier Reef guided dives for qualified scuba divers
  • Prescription masks
  • Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area

What To Bring

  • Cash for small purchasers – Credit Card available for purchases over $10.00
  • Swimming Clothes, Towel, Sun Cream & Hat
  • Voucher if applicable
  • Proof of certification if you’re a Certified Diver

Important Information

Your Safety is Our First Priority

We have a passion to show you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.

Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world  but also the safest scuba diving record.   We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules including medical as is the law.

To avoid disappointment on your day of travel we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire prior to booking as some medical conditions, age and / or medications may prevent you from scuba diving.   It is always our mission to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.

Reef Experience Medical Questionnaire

We are very happy to help you with any questions you may have.   Please Contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or email us at [email protected]

Or alternatively, you may like to consult your own Doctor for a Dive Medical using the Australian Standard Forms ‘AS.4005.1

Flying after Scuba Diving

For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive.  For multiple dives you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive. If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning you must wait 24 hours after your dive. We recommend waiting a minimum 24 hours whenever possible

Cape Tribulation and Daintree

Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest tour includes guided walks, lunch, and guaranteed wildlife spotting.

Enjoy  one of the most scenic coastal drives in Australia. Travel up the Captain Cook Highway  to Port Douglas, before arriving at the oldest rainforest in the World the Daintree Rainforest.

Itinerary

  • 06:45 – Bus transfers commence from Cairns City accommodation
  • 0845 – Arrive at The Wildlife Habitat (Port Douglas)
  • 1100 – Cross Daintree River on cable-driven ferry
  • 1215 – Cape Trib Beach House for a Tropical Lunch
  • 1315 – Cape Tribulation Beach and Rainforest boardwalk
  • 1535 – Alexandra Lookout
  • 1600 – Depart north side of Daintree River Cruise
  • 1700 –  Depart South side of Daintree River Cruise
  • 1800 – Arrive Port Douglas Accommodation
  • 1900 – Arrive back to Cairns
  • Please note times are approx only

Inclusions

  • Pickup and Return to Cairns Accommodation
  • Scenic Coastal Dive
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Tropical Lunch
  • Cape Tribulation Beach
  • Rainforest Walk
  • Alexandra Lookout
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Qualified, knowledgeable and experienced Driver Guides
  • All National Park Fees and Levies

What To Bring

  • Camera
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat
  • Water Resistant 15+ sunscreen
  • Walking shoes
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel Food or money for drinks & meals

Highlights

  • Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation

Itinerary

Kuranda Itinerary

  • Your tour starts with a pick up from right outside your hotel.
  • Then, it’s off to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to glide above the Rainforest.
  • After the Skyrail, you arrive in the rainforest village of Kuranda.
  • Here you’ll have free time to explore the region further.
  • Visit the historic Kuranda markets, the Butterfly Sanctuary or Koala Gardens.
  • Then return over the Rainforest your journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail begins.
  • At the Cairns Railway Station, you will meet your air-conditioned driver coach, which will take you back to your accommodation.

Great Barrier Reef Itinerary

  • 07:30 Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
  • 08:00  Then cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 08:30  BBQ Bacon and Egg Rolls (vegetarian option available)
  • 8:40 Next scuba diving and snorkelling briefing
  • 9:00 Marine Biologist presentation
  • 09:30 Arrive at our first spectacular reef site
  • 12:30 Delicious BBQ Lunch
  • 13:00 Cruise to our second reef location
  • 5:00 Depart the Great Barrier Reef for Cairns
  • 15:30 Next, enjoy a glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese and biscuits
  • 16:30  Arrive back in Cairns

Daintree Rainforest Itinerary

  • Bus transfers commence from Cairns City accommodation
  • Next, visit  The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas
  • Then, cross the Daintree River on a cable-driven ferry
  • Alexandra Lookout
  • Mason’s Cafe for Lunch
  • Cape Tribulation Beach and Rainforest boardwalk
  • Enjoy delicious ice-cream at Daintree Ice Cream Company
  • Daintree River Cruise while spotting wildlife
  • Next, drop off for Port Douglas Accommodation
  • Drop off at Cairns Accommodation

Included

Kuranda Inclusions

  • Return Bus Transfers from Cairns City Accommodations
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail
  • Skyrail

Great Barrier Reef inclusions

  • Up to 5 hours at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
  • Unlimited morning and afternoon Snorkeling
  • Buoyancy vests and noodles are available for easy flotation for all passengers
  • Snorkelling equipment and tuition
  • FREE Certified Scuba Dive (licenced)  or Resort Scuba Dive (no experience necessary) for everyone who is over the age of 12 and medically fit scuba (Medical Conditions Apply Click Here for More Information)
  • Interactive Marine Biology Presentation
  • Breakfast includes bacon and egg BBQ Roll, Coffee, Tea and fruit platter
  • Delicious BBQ Lunch with an assortment of fresh salads
  • Cheese and fruit platters, wine or cordial
  • Hot Tea and coffee while the boat is stationary
  • Cairns city bus transfers to and from your accommodation
  • Reef friendly sunscreen is available onboard
  • All Government Levies and Taxes included

Daintree Rainforest Inclusions

  • Pickup and Return to Cairns Accommodation
  • Great Barrier Reef Drive
  • Wildlife Habitat entry
  • Tropical Lunch
  • Cape Tribulation Beach
  • Rainforest Walk
  • Alexandra Lookout
  • Delicious ice cream at Daintree Ice Cream Company
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Qualified, knowledgeable and experienced Driver Guides
  • All National Park Fees and Levies

Optional Extras

Great Barrier Reef optional extras

  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Biologist guided snorkel tour
  • Underwater digital camera hire
  • Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts, hats etc
  • Bar purchases – soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
  • Great Barrier Reef Guided dives for qualified scuba divers
  • Prescription masks
  • Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area.

What to bring

 Kuranda: what to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Cash/Credit card for purchases
  • Bottle of water

Great Barrier Reef: what to bring

  • Cash / Credit Card
  • Swimwear and Hat
  • Voucher if applicable
  • A certification card for certified scuba divers

Daintree Tour: what to bring

  • Camera
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat
  • Water Resistant 15+ sunscreen
  • Walking shoes
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel Food or money for drinks and meals

How to get there

All of these tours include pick-up from your Cairns City accommodations.

If you are staying close to the Cairns Marina, boarding starts at 7:30 am for Reef Experience, located on Finger A, Marlin Marina, Cairns.

Important Information

  • This tour is not suitable for children 3 years old and under.
  • Please note this tour does not include overnight accommodations.

Important information for scuba diving

Your Safety is Our First Priority – Our mission is to provide the best Great Barrier Reef experience.

The Queensland Government Code of Practice regulates us, and we comply with all of them. We recommend that all passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking.

Some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Please check out Reef Experience Medical Questionnaire

Flying after Scuba Diving

For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive.  You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.

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Kuranda Skyrail and Train

Essential Kuranda Skyrail and Train

Essential Kuranda

Skyrail to Kuranda - Train back to Cairns - includes Cairns City accommodation transfers Pick up 8:45am / drop off 5:30pm (approximately)

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Great Barrier Reef Tours, Reef Experience

All Inclusive Day Tour

Best value outer Great Barrier Reef tour! Snorkel, scuba dive & glass bottom boat the Barrier Reef with Cairns' only all inclusive reef tour! Visit two pristine locations and enjoy up to 6 hours in natures paradise - Reef Experience is our NUMBER 1 day trip in Cairns. An unbeatable outer reef tour...

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Cassowary and chicks, Daintree Rainforest, Australia

Daintree Rainforest Animals

Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Tour

Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Tour - where the rainforest meets the reef -spot a crocodile on a Daintree river cruise, take a guided walk, spotting wildlife

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