Day 1: Great Barrier Reef
Evolution is a brand new $5 million dollar catamaran. Their luxury vessel offers class, and style of a motor yacht. It is ultra-spacious and comfortable with decks over 3 levels with large well glazed interior spaces on the main and upper deck. Enjoy a choice of big outdoor seating areas fitted with comfortable lounges and well protected from the sun. Also the fold-down platforms at the end of the vessel provides comfortable and safe access to the water.
Visiting two spectacular outer reef sites in one day travelers will spend around 5 hours in the water and minimum time travelling. Free guided snorkelling tours, free scuba diving lesson, onboard entertainment and a barbecue lunch including a selection of prawns, fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas are all included in the main price.If you never snorkeled before this is not a problem, you can have a one-on-one tuition on gear use and snorkeling techniques. Also to help clients a selection of buoyancy aids (foam noodles, life jackets and wetsuits) are available.
Extra activities include:
Day 2: Kuranda
Kuranda is a little township in the rainforest, situated where both Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Train journeys terminate.
This Kuranda Tour is the most popular way to visit Kuranda. Travelers travel up to Kuranda by the Kuranda Scenic Railway and travels down back to Cairns on the famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Also pick up & drop off from hotels and accommodations are included in the day package.
Kuranda provides visitors with many shopping opportunities, all within easy walking distance around the CBD, including the famous Kuranda markets which consists of a range of stalls with locally made arts, crafts and produce. Kuranda has also numerous art galleries and specialty shops offering a wide selection of locally made and designed art, clothing and handicrafts as well as a variety of sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Kuranda is also a major centre for opals and didgeridoos.
Day 3: Cape Tribulation
This tour company offers great tours to Cape Tribulation through the Bloomfield Track, one of the most scenic short 4WD drives in Queensland.
The Bloomfield track attracts a lot of tourists every year because of its beautiful rainforest, natural swimming holes, creeks and beaches. The Bloomfield track was constructed in 1983- 1984 and led to one of Australia's most important environmental protests. Today the area has World Heritage protection.
This Cape Tribulation Tour is a personalised taking a group of maximum of 16 passengers in a custom built 4WD. Travellers spend the day in the company of a guide who talks about the flora, fauna, and history of the area, including aboriginal culture. The tour is quite educational, making the whole rainforest experience even more special.
This Cape Tribulation tour is the only one that travels to the pristine Emmagen Creek. Emmagen Creek is located 7 km north of Cape Tribulation and it is a beautiful location with many swimming holes. This is where all participants get in the water for a swim.
Other places visited include the Daintree river ferry, Alexandra Lookout, Lync Haven animal refugee, Cape Tribulation Beach and the Daintree Ice Cream Factory (if time permits).
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| Day 1: Reef Cruise: | |
| 07:30-08:20 | Check-in at the Down Under Cruise & Dive desk inside the Reef Terminal, Cairns |
| 08:30 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:00 | Boat arrives in the Outer Reef |
| Enjoy around 5 hours exploring the reef | |
| 15:30 | Boat departs the Reef |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
| Day 2: Kuranda: | |
| 10:30 | Pick up from your Hotel |
| 11:00 | Skurail departs Smilthfield Station to Kuranda |
| Travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes to Kuranda Village | |
| 12:30 | Train arrives in Kuranda |
| Enjoy your free time exploring Kuranda Village | |
| 15:30 | Train departs Kuranda to Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour 30 minutes to Cairns Central Station | |
| 17:00 | Train arrives at Cairns Central Station |
| 17:10 | Make your way back to your Hotel |
| Day 3: Cape Tribulation: | |
| 06:30 | Pick up from your Hotel |
| Scenic Coastal Drive | |
| 08:30 | Arrive at Port Douglas |
| 10:00 | Arrive at Mossman George |
| Daintree River Cruise | |
| Alexandra Lookout | |
| Guided Rainforest Walk | |
| 4WD Bloomfield Track | |
| Emmagen Creek Freshwater Swim | |
| Lunch at a local cafe | |
| Ice-cream stop | |
| Small group experience | |
| 18:30 | Bus arrives back in Cairns & hotel drop off |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with Australian Diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving
Flying after diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended.This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving, (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
Cape Tribulation & Kuranda: Level of fitness:The rainforest walk is graded easy and it can be done by anyone with any level of fitness.
| Season: 2023 - 2024 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Package Price |
$500.00 per adult $300.00 per child $1,500.00 per family |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $20.00 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.