Explore Far North Queensland on this active, five-day getaway. Begin in Cairns, and get acquainted with aboriginal culture and fare, along with strolling through the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Next, take a day trip to the largest coral reef system on the planet—the Great Barrier Reef—where you can cruise, snorkel, and explore this world-famous destination. Then, take the trip to Port Douglas to visit local wildlife, along with the Daintree Rainforest, and the Kuku Yalanji indigenous people.
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Day 1
Arrival in Cairns
- You will travel to Cairns, and the day will be at your leisure.
- Bookmark some of the following destinations: Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Cairns Lagoon.
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Day 2
Cairns - Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef
- Board a high-speed catamaran for a full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Day 3
Travel to Port Douglas - Free day
- Transport from Cairns to Port Douglas and enjoy a free day. A few activities to consider include the below:
- Take a tour of Atherton Tablelands
- Visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Relax on Four Mile Beach
- Dine at Flames of the Forest
- Transport from Cairns to Port Douglas and enjoy a free day. A few activities to consider include the below:
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Day 4
Port Douglas - Tour Daintree Rainforest
- Enjoy a scenic drive up north to the oldest rainforest in the world.
- Board the Daintree River Cruise to learn about the wildlife environment—the bird habitat, tree snakes, and unique plants, as well as the estuarine crocodile.
- Visit the Mossman Gorge Centre, an important cultural hub of the Kuku Yalanji.
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Day 6
Depart from Cairns
- Travel back to Cairns and catch your flight to Brisbane.
Details
Contact us about this itineraryGeneral Inclusion
- Accommodation as indicated with private facilities
- Transfers by shuttle seat in coach vehicle
- Touring and meals as indicated
- Entrance fees as indicated and outlines in the above itinerary
General Exclusion
- Pre-Registration of room on arrival
- Meals other than those indicated
- International & Domestic Airfares
- Items of a personal nature ie. Liquor, telephone calls, laundry etc.
- Optional touring
- Use of hotel rooms before/after normal check-in/check-out times