Overview
Itinerary
This morning, touch down in Cairns, a laid-back beachside city called the gateway to Queensland's tropical north. Cradled between two World Heritage-listed wonders - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest - Cairns is the ideal launchpad for a Far North Queensland adventure.
En route to your luxurious accommodation in Port Douglas, you'll stop at the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, where you will board the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition over the Daintree Rainforest's ancient canopy. Known as the world's oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest, this 130-million-year-old ecosystem is a testament to the resilience of nature.
Continue further north to Port Douglas where you can experience the flavors of Far North Queensland during a two-course dinner this evening at your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Oaks Port Douglas Resort (D)
Venture to Mossman Gorge in Daintree National Park for a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk led by a local Indigenous Australian guide. Follow the well-worn trails of the gorge, passing waterfalls, moss-covered trees and rare plant species towards culturally significant sites while your guide demonstrates traditional plant use, identifies bush food and shares Dreamtime stories.
In the afternoon, embark on a tour of the Great Barrier Reef to the Low Isles. This four-acre coral cay is surrounded by 55 acres of vibrant reef, which you can admire from your glass-bottom boat. Explore the island at your leisure, take a guided snorkeling tour with a marine biologist, swim with turtles, and marvel at the colorful coral gardens. Back on board, enjoy an informative reef talk from your skipper before indulging in a fresh, light lunch. (B/L)
Start your day with a unique dining experience at the Curlew Café. At this special "Breakfast with the Birds" event, feast on delicious breakfast platters brimming with tropical antipasto, baked goods, eggs of the day and more, while enjoying the company of the local wildlife including the resident koala, and colorful birds like parrots, galahs and cockatoos. Afterwards, you'll be transferred to Cairns's airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- A Rail Adventure Over the Rainforest: Set off on a unique rainforest experience across the treetops of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Aboard the Kuranda Skyrail, witness the vastness of this Wet Tropics area from above before disembarking at Red Peak to explore on foot.
- Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk: Discover the lush rainforest, meandering streams and culturally significant sites on a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk through Mossman Gorge, led by a local Indigenous guide. Hear the stories and legends of the Kuku Yalanji people, and experience longstanding cultural traditions including a smoking ceremony, ochre paint making, and bush soap making.
- Sunset Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef: Join a sunset cruise to the Low Isles on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spend golden hour swimming, exploring the island, snorkeling and observing the colorful reef from a glass-bottom boat.
- Breakfast with the Birds: Enjoy an exclusive breakfast experience unlike any other. Indulge on delicious breakfast platters while surrounded by bright, colorful birds including parrots and cockatoos. With a chance to speak to the keepers about the local wildlife and conservation, this unique dining experience is a must-do when visiting Far North Queensland.
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations
- APT highly recommends travel insurance
- Arrival flight to Cairns on Day 1 must arrive prior to 1pm otherwise touring and dinner on this evening may be forfeited
- Day 3 flight to depart after 12.30pm (domestic) or 1.30pm (international)
- Tour Activity Level – Moderate. This tour includes some walks with gentle slopes and uneven ground. Alighting the tour vehicle requires stepping up onto steep steps. This tour is not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified
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