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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest in a purpose built 4WD. This tour goes deeper into the rainforests up the Bloomfield Track. Small group, personalised tour, Daintree River cruise
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Cairns Sleep On The Reef, the Greatest Pontoon Experience Ever! 2 Days and 1 Glorious night on the pontoon
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
A full-day tour combining a visit to Kuranda, the ‘Village in the Rainforest’, with an exploration of Rainforestation Nature Park. Includes travel aboard two of Cairns’ most iconic experiences: the Skyrail Cableway and Scenic Rail.
Michaelmas Cay Cruise
CairnsCairns Tropical North Queensland
Sail aboard a luxury catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling, diving and fun-filled island activities.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Premium Daintree Rainforest tour with a maximum of 14 people this small group tour visits Cape Tribulation and cruises the Daintree River looking for crocodiles
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Cairns Kuranda Village and Crocodile $$$ saver combo tour. Skip the ticket queues! Discount vouchers for Kuranda Attractions.
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Cooktown 1 day four wheel drive discovery tour. Visit Aboriginal community Wujal Wujal and explore the art gallery. Navigate historical Bloomfield track, spot rare wildlife, and explore historic Cooktown's fascinating sites.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Cairns 3-day Combo Package Deal Saver $$$. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda Skyrail & Daintree Rainforest.
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Luxury sunset sailing tour on a beautiful catamaran from Port Douglas Reef Marina. You’ll be pampered on this splendorous sail as you sip a wine, be tempted by culinary treats, and watch the sun set over the ocean and rainforest mountains.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
3, 4, & 7 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruises, small expedition style cruise ships
Horse Rides - Cape Tribulation Beach and Rainforest
Cape TribulationCairns Tropical North Queensland
Horseback riding on a tropical beach in Queensland Australia oh yes please! Beautiful rainforest scenery of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation region
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
This the perfect half day small group rainforest adventure tour. This tour will have you marvelling at the waterfalls and getting up close and personal with some of the oldest flora, fauna and wildlife in the world.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
A flexible Kuranda tour, start early or late when visiting Kuranda, Kuranda Boarding Pass, Skip The Queue Tickets, Discounts to Kuranda Attractions
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Learn how to hunt and identify food on the beaches and in the Daintree Rainforest with Aboriginal guides in Tropical North Queensland Australia
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
2 Day Cooktown 4WD tour thru old world rainforests and rivers, visit sites of mystery and historic significance. Meet local characters and share a yarn
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Kuranda Scenic Railway
CairnsCairns Tropical North Queensland
One of the most scenic and dramatic train trips, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a unique way to view picturesque rainforest, gorges and waterfalls on Cairns’ doorstep. Through rugged mountains, original carriages follow mining tracks built in 1891.
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
An activity-filled day! Ride the Scenic Railway to Kuranda, meet kangaroos & koalas. Take a ride on a genuine WW II Army Duck, and learn to throw a boomerang at the indigenous cultural show! Return home on the breathtaking an iconic Skyrail!
Port Douglas Dive & Snorkel Tours - 3 Reef Sites
Port DouglasCairns Tropical North Queensland
Visit 3 stunning dive & snorkel sites on the famous Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. Swim with Whales.
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Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours
Cape TribulationCairns Tropical North Queensland
Jungle surfing the perfect adventure for the whole family. Zip through the Daintree Rainforest canopy will give you a whole new perspective on this stunning scenery. Launch yourself off into this whizz of a day!
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Skydive In Tandem Cairns
CairnsCairns Tropical North Queensland
Soar through the air in a sensational one minute freefall, then glide by parachute with enthralling views of the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose a gripping height of 10,000, 14,000 or 15,000 feet.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Your snorkeling, diving and sailing adventure starts when your brand new boat sets sail from Cairns. Visit two Outer Barrier Reef coral reefs on this award-winning reef trip.
Port Douglas Reef Trip - Low Isles Cruise
Port DouglasCairns Tropical North Queensland
Be spirited away on a luxurious sailboat across the legendary Great Barrier Reef. Discover coral and dazzling reef fish at tropical Low Isles by snorkelling and unique glass bottom boat tour!
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Enjoy incredible views of the rainforest from Skyrail’s unique vantage in comfortable six-people gondolas, only metres above the rainforest canopy. Visit two mid-stations to explore, take guided boardwalk tours and see great lookouts.
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Skip the queue tickets, pre-allocated carriage on the Kuranda Scenic train, express check in Skyrail Rainforest gondola. Discount vouchers for Kuranda attractions, multi language tours. A flexible half day or full day tour
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Jump into the fresh clean waters of Atherton Tablelands’ sparkling waterfalls. Explore the rainforest at a comfortable pace. Natural wonders are highlighted by friendly guides, ensuring this tour was voted Cairns’ No 1 by guests
Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Paronella Park, Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Rainforests, Waterfalls, Wildlife Day-Night Tour
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Travel by luxury catamaran to 3 reef sites located on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Snorkel and dive, laze on the deck, explore underwater on an introductory dive, guided tours for certified divers are also offered on this tour.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
A Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Combo Package Tour Deal. Save $135.00 on our Family Reef Trip Deal.
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
On this unforgettable day tour, you'll combine inspirational sightseeing with adrenaline-fuelled wonder!
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Cairns Tropical North Queensland
Experience a fun-filled day visiting the Great Barrier Reef from a stationary activity platform.
Live AvailabilityIconic Destinations Of The Great Barrier Reef
Discover the Great Barrier Reef's iconic coastal, hinterland and island destinations.
Cairns is the gateway to the World Heritage-listed double act of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, Cairns offers world-class tours and attractions, beautiful coral reefs and rainforests and a safe destination for a laid-back tropical holiday in Australia.
Sophisticated eateries and bars, luxurious holiday homes and resorts, and a bustling marina – Port Douglas is the number one destination for celebrities to holiday and mix it up with the locals. An ideal location from which you can explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Conveniently located between Cairns and Port Douglas, the beachside suburb of Palm Cove is one of Australia's most popular destinations for weddings and romantic holidays and also a safe destination for family holidays during the peak school holiday periods, featuring 3 to 5-star resorts, holiday apartments and hotels.
Kuranda is the quaint ‘Village in the Rainforest’, nestled on the Atherton Tablelands, is famed for its markets, wildlife experiences, and fudge. Travelling to and from Kuranda is a spectacle in its own right. Experience the best of Kuranda, the rainforest and surrounding attractions with one of our great $$$ saver combo deal tours.
Lauded by Sir David Attenborough as “the most extraordinary place on earth”, the Daintree Rainforest is home to a diverse array of prehistoric flora and fauna. A visit to Cairns Tropical North Queensland isn’t complete without exploring this magical part of the region.
For families, Fitzroy Island is a favourite. Double kayaks, a massive ocean trampoline, and a glass-bottom boat mean it’s ideal for kids of all ages.
Airlie Beach, the vibrant mainland gateway to the Whitsundays is an aquatic playground with plenty for thrill seekers and nature lovers to choose from. Book a Sail and snorkel tour thru the Whitsundays passage on on overnight reef trip. Take a scenic flight over Heart Reef, or dive the depths of the Great Barrier Reef
One of Australia's most popular holiday destinations and the only island in the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport, Hamilton Island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures.
With fine white silica sand and a maze of stunning sandbars linked by azure-coloured tidal pools, renowned Whitehaven Beach is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Australia.
Hailed as the launch pad for the Great Barrier Reef, the most southern island of Lady Elliot is regarded as reef royalty.
By day, Mon Repos is ideal for swimming, sailing and shore diving. By night, head here to visit the Mon Repos Conservation Park with its nesting and hatching turtles.
The world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island is a sparkling gem in the Queensland tourism story, flush with natural attractions, flora, fauna and culture and history.
Known as the “birthplace of Queensland,” Seventeen Seventy is the closest access point to the Southern Great Barrier Reef with deserted beaches and pristine coral cays at your doorstep.
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How long does it take to get to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns? It very well may seem like a simple and easy question to answer, however, there are so many variables that make the answer not quite as straight forward as you may have initially thought.
No matter whether you are a snorkeller or a certified scuba diver, there are number of amazing Great Barrier Reef experiences that are a once in a lifetime absolutely ‘must do’. And a Minke Whale snorkel and dive Expedition is one of those that should be on your list!
Thinking of becoming a Certified Scuba Diver and looking to do your learn to scuba dive PADI certificate? Do you wish to learn to dive with a high quality professional company that has an outstanding reputation for not only skill but also safety and can match this with some of the best liveaboard dive boat fleets on the Great Barrier Reef?
This tour is special in so many ways, and is unrivalled to all other reef tours in Far North Queensland. First of all, it has the shortest open water crossing to get to the Great Barrier Reef. Fantastic news for anyone prone to motion sickness. Although this tour is a ‘Reef’ tour, it includes a ‘River Cruise’ on the journey there with Island activities on arrival. And a huge PLUS to guests that like to avoid the crowds, it has one of the lowest passenger capacities of all the island tours with a maximum of 100 guests. The destination is to an uninhabited continental island called Normanby in National Park which is part of the archipelago of Frankland Islands. It is located 10km offshore from the mouth of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers at Russell Heads, which is approximately 45km South-East of Cairns. The Normanby Island has an abundance of wildlife not only in the water, but also on the island itself. The island is pristine, and has its own rainforest and a fringing reef not far out from its sandy shores. There are also coral gardens located further out from the island for the those that want to explore the deeper waters.
This is not a blog, it is a pitch on how good this Great Barrier Reef 2 day 1 night liveaboard dive trip from Cairns is such good value. One of our team members wrote it because she thinks it is such an amazing good value Great Barrier Reef tour, she wanted to write about it and put it on our Barrier Reef Australia blog page. We were not sure it was appropriate to pitch a single tour but we decided on free speech and free opinions so read more if you are inclined, or go to another page now. From our wonderful Great Barrier Reef Tour Specialist Chelsea Are you looking for a good value liveaboard Great Barrier Reef scuba diving adventure from Cairns without the crowds? Do you want the best dive deal money can buy in Cairns? If your answer is yes, then check out what deals we have on offer with our Great Barrier Reef Tour 2 Day 1 Night Sail, Snorkel and Scuba Dive tour!
If you are scared of the water and the creatures that live there or have never been exposed to an aquatic life in your younger years, but still wish to live out that lifelong dream of seeing the iconic wonders of the world the Great Barrier Reef, then that is okay, we have a tour that will enable you to see the coral reef from above the water and also below the water’s surface without you even getting your hair wet!