Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef Reviews

Accommodation was good at the Novotel. There was absolutely no contact from AAT Kings, which lead to some minor confusion in hotel pick ups for excursions etc.

Global Journeys organisation and contact was first class, prior to and during the holiday, as it has been on previous holidays we booked with them. This holiday was not a tour as such - like ...read more the trips we have previously booked with Global Journeys. It could easily have been booked as separate excursions out of Cairns. Maybe there would also have been a cost savings if the holiday had been organised by us, this way. Perhaps Global Journeys management should look closer at 'holiday partnerships' with other companies, as in this case AAT Kings let the side down somewhat. Yvonne Brooks was extremely helpful, prior to, and during the holiday, in handling any queries that we did have, due to the lack of contact by AAT Kings.

Fantastic holiday. Having had the cyclone through the barrier reef was poor on the Monday. I booked a half day for the Friday which was much better. I think you should be made aware of the poor visibility as that was the whole point of my visit. Loved the Hilton would stay there again. Next time I would see the reef from Port Douglas.

Enjoyed the Great Barrier Reef tour and loved the total day of Rainforest Tour - the Skyride thru the jungle was unbelievable! We loved Cairns. Would tell any visitor to Australia that you have to find time to go to go to Cairns!

What an experience! Every day a different trip and each one was quite unique and had lots to offer. The Novotel was an excellent hotel with lots of amenities; it was centrally positioned and the breakfasts were great. There was such a lot of choice on the buffet and they were open early enough so we could eat before our very early starts! Loved the ...read more train ride and Kuranda (bit touristy)and enjoyed the descent over the rain forest seeing such a variety of plants. Enjoyed the Tjapukai cultural park and learned a lot about the Aboriginal way of life in an interesting and fun way. Shame I couldn't catch my boomerang and get to keep it! Then we had a great trip out to the Barrier Reef, docking up to a floating platform. The whole trip was very well organised and got to see lots of the coral and fish in the semi-submersible craft. My hubby went snorkelling and sa loads too. Day 3 was our trip to the Daintree Rainforest. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the day. Cape Tribulation is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Overall an exceptional trip. I could really recommend it. Would need to have an extra day to actually see anything of Cairns - although we did get to visit plenty of restaurants around the hotel.