Itinerary
Day 1: Kuranda Full Day Tour
Stop At: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, 6 Skyrail Dr, Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquillity of one of the world’s most botanically fascinating areas that has remained relatively unchanged for 130 million years.
Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape with unsurpassed panoramic views of Barron Gorge and Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy between Smithfield (Cairns) and Kuranda, enroute descend to explore the rainforest close up at Red Peak and Barron Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainforestation Nature Park, Kennedy Highway, Kuranda, Queensland 4872 Australia
Set amongst pristine World Heritage Rainforest, Rainforestation is a major Tropical North Queensland tourist attraction combining iconic Australian wildlife, authentic Indigenous culture and the Wet Tropics’ most unique rainforest viewing experience from an authentic WW2 Army Duck.
This unique tourist attraction is set on 100 acres of World Heritage Rainforest and situated five minutes travel from Kuranda Village
The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience offers an authentic insight into Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture. Created in collaboration with tribe elders, this unique smorgasbord of culture provides an educational look into all aspects of Indigenous Culture.
Relax in the rainforest amphitheatre, which provides a natural setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the Pamagirri Corroboree; a traditional dance performance depicting aspects of indigenous culture including animals, food gathering and hunting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kuranda Scenic Railway, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia
Kuranda Scenic Railway carriages and locomotives have a long and storied history throughout the 20th century. Read on to find out detailed information on the history, design and statistics of our historic railway.
Both consists comprise heritage style carriages. The first and last carriage on each service has a Guards' compartment fitted. This style of coach was well known because of their vintage appearance. Such things as open-end verandas, sun shades over the windows and short wheelbases were common place. As you can imagine, they have been modified and upgraded at various times during workshop maintenance and rebuild programs.
Before leaving the rolling stock, mention must be made of four special carriages that were unique to the Cairns area and may have been the only vehicles of their type to operate in Australia.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: The Aussie BBQ Lunch offers a range of meats and salads either served buffet style.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Great Barrier Reef and Green Island Combo
Stop At: Green Island, Green Island, Queensland
Green Island is a beautiful 6000 year old coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a premier world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Grab your snorkel gear and head to the Lifeguard patrolled beach to explore the marine world off the beach, take a stroll thru the unique tropical rainforest, laze on the white coral sand beach or take part in some of the optional activities that Green Island has to offer*
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. The vibrant marine life of the reef awaits you.
In addition to your included activities Great Adventures’ activity platform also has a wide range of optional activities to choose from*.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Scuba Doo Cairns, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Great Barrier Reef is the only place in Australia where you can cruise the reef on your own underwater scooter! No experience is necessary and non-swimmers welcome. It’s great fun and your professional guide will take you on an underwater
Please note: This activity is subject medical clearance.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Hot and Cold BBQ Lunch, Both Veg and Non Veg Options are available.
No accommodation included on this day.