Day 1: Arrive Cairns
On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred
to your hotel (flights anytime, airfare not
included). The afternoon is at leisure for you to
explore this vibrant city. Take a bushwalk or simply
relax in one of the many cafes or on the beach.
Browse the Night Markets and the Pier Marketplace.
Overnight at MERCURE HARBOURSIDE HOTEL
(Standard), THE OASIS RESORT (Superior), CAIRNS
INTERNATIONAL (First Class) or SOFITEL REEF CASINO
(Deluxe).
Day 2: Great Barrier Reef
Join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out
to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education
presentation and view the spectacular coral and
tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and
the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity
to go snorkelling and view this natural living
wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy a
delicious tropical buffet lunch. Return to Cairns
early evening. Overnight at MERCURE HARBOURSIDE
HOTEL (Standard), THE OASIS RESORT (Superior),
CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL (First Class) or SOFITEL REEF
CASINO (Deluxe). (BL)
Day 3: Kuranda - Skyrail - Tjapukai
Board the Kuranda train for a historic journey
taking you through the scenic countryside behind
Cairns. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village of
Kuranda with time to wander through the various
stalls of the Kuranda Markets. Later, board the
Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of
the Barron Gorge National Park. Visit the famous
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Experience the
History, Creative and Dance theatres where the
legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life.
Overnight at MERCURE HARBOURSIDE HOTEL
(Standard), THE OASIS RESORT (Superior), CAIRNS
INTERNATIONAL (First Class) or SOFITEL REEF CASINO
(Deluxe). (B)
Day 4: Depart Cairns
You will be transferred to Cairns Airport to connect
with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare
not included)..