Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Palm Cove. Choose from a variety of options including Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Start your day traveling to Kuranda either by coach or aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway. On arrival you’ll have free time to shop in Kuranda’s Heritage Markets, or grab a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants/cafes (additional cost). Maybe you prefer a wildlife encounter at Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (additional cost).

Later, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for one of the world’s most beautiful rainforest experiences. As you glide over the rainforest canopy, take advantage of two optional stops to enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Center.

There are many options available to choose from for your Kuranda day trip so you can do as much or as little as you like. Choose from:

• Rail/Rainforestation/Sky – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, visit Rainforestation Nature Park, return on Skyrail (10 hours)
• Sky/Rail – Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, return on the Scenic Railway (10 hours)
• Rail/Sky – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail (8.5 hours)
• Rail/Sky/Tjapukai – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail, visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (9 hours)
• Rail/Sky/Tjapukai/Lunch – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail, visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park with buffet lunch (10 hours)
• Coach/Sky – Travel to Kuranda by coach, return on the Skyrail (7.5 hours)

Duration

7.5 – 10 hours

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Palm Cove. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and choose from a variety of options including the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Learn about Tropical North Queensland’s pioneering history on a leisurely train journey to Kuranda ‘the village in the rainforest’. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you wind your way through the rainforest. A short photo stop is made at Barron Gorge and as you cross Stoney Creek Bridge, before arriving in Kuranda.

There is free time in Kuranda to do a little shopping at the heritage markets, grab some lunch in one of the many restaurants/cafes (additional cost) or have a wildlife encounter at Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (entrance fees not included).

There are many options available to choose from for your Kuranda day trip so you can do as much or as little as you like. Choose from:

• Rail/Rainforestation/Sky – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, visit Rainforestation Nature Park, return on Skyrail (10 hours)
• Rail/Sky – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail (8.5 hours)
• Sky/Rail - Travel to Kuranda on Skyrail, return on the Scenic Railway (10 hours)
• Rail/Sky/Tjapukai- Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail, visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park (9 hours)
• Rail/Sky/Tjapukai/Lunch – Travel to Kuranda on the Scenic Railway, return on Skyrail, visit to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park with buffet lunch (10 hours)
• Coach/Scenic Railway – Travel to Kuranda by coach, return on the Scenic Railway (7.5 hours)

Duration

7.5 – 10 hours

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Not a confident swimmer, but want to experience the Great Barrier Reef? At Low Isles you can snorkel straight off the beach, enjoy coral viewing on a glass bottom boat, take a leisurely guided walk around the island or simply relax on the sandy beach. Do as much or as little as you like!

Situated nine miles (15 kilometers) north-east of Port Douglas, Low Isles is a coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. The sandy beach and clear, calm lagoon waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Low Isles is well-known for its population of green turtles, keep an eye on the surface as they regularly pop up for air. Occasionally dugongs can be seen grazing on sea grass and large rays may glide by.

During the cruise to Low Isles, a Marine Biologist will conduct an informative talk on the fish and corals you will see, as well as providing details on the activities available throughout the day. The 30 meter luxury sailing catamaran offers the excitement of big ship sailing combined with the ultimate in comfort. Relax in the luxurious air-conditioned lounge with fully licensed bar, or soak up the sun under the sails on the expansive deck.

On arrival a shuttle will take you from the boat to the island, or you can dive straight in and swim to the beach!

You’ll have the opportunity to join an organized snorkel tour led by a marine biologist, or take to the water independently and explore at your leisure. Snorkeling equipment is provided and the friendly crew are on hand to help you get started.

You don’t have to get wet to enjoy a day at Low Isles. You can join a glass bottom boat tour over the soft coral gardens that surround Low Isles. Your guide will point out giant clams, a variety of fish and corals, and of course be on the lookout for turtles. On land you may like to join a guided beach walk around the small island. Learn about the flora and fauna of the island along with the history of Low Isles as an important place of marine research.

Duration

10 – 11 hours

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Complete your perfect day in Tropical North Queensland the perfect way with a dinner cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. You’ll enjoy a sumptuous four-course buffet dinner while cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet, Cairns. Your evening includes pickup and drop off from Palm Cove hotels.

With a glass of champagne in hand, you’ll stroll the foredeck, savoring the sights of the city of Cairns and the rainforest-clad mountains. You’ll watch the sun set, see the stars in the southern night sky appear, feel the ocean breeze – and then it’s time for dinner!

Your four-course buffet dinner includes seafood and features the region’s best produce – mouthwatering prawns, tender roast meat, reef fish and exotic platters of tropical fruit – all freshly prepared onboard by a team of chefs. Then, as the moon rises, you’ll hear the gentle strumming of guitar as your evening’s live entertainment begins.

The vessel has been purpose-built for entertaining and dining, with a well-appointed interior, mood lighting, sound system and polished rosewood dance floor. The ambiance and luxury ensure this will be an evening to savor!

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition, try scuba diving, view the coral and marine life on a semi-submersible submarine, and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch. Transport between Palm Cove and Port Douglas is included.

Agincourt Reef sits at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, a ribbon reef running parallel to the Continental Shelf. Clear water provides great underwater visibility and encourages rich coral growth which supports a wide variety of fish life, both large and small. Schools of damsel fish, solitary clown fish and small reef sharks are common visitors to this part of the reef, along with some brightly-colored parrotfish and elegant angel fish.

Departing from Port Douglas, your 90-minute high speed catamaran cruise takes you directly to Agincourt Reef. The permanent pontoon moored here provides a sheltered base for your day on the reef. During the trip a snorkeling demonstration will get you ready for your adventure, and the staff will take you through your options for the day.

You’ll have around 3.5 hours to enjoy the reef at your leisure. Grab a snorkel and fins and hit the water on your own, or join an optional guided snorkeling tour with a qualified marine biologist. Snorkeling is a great way to explore the Great Barrier Reef, and there are friendly staff on hand to show you how.

Prefer to stay dry? You can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible submarine. You’ll take a leisurely cruise through colorful coral gardens, giving you a snorkeler’s view of the marine life without getting wet.

For a little more adventure, why not try an introductory scuba dive. or a unique Ocean Walker Helmet Dive – no diving experience necessary.

Duration

10 – 11 hours

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Never dived before but fancy giving it a try during your Tropical North Queensland holiday? There’s no better place to scuba dive than the Great Barrier Reef, and the Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Sailing Cruise is perfect for both first-time and certified divers.

Complete one or two dives on a relaxing day trip to two Great Barrier Reef sites onboard a luxury catamaran. Hotel pickup and drop off from Palm Cove hotels is included.

Your first stop for the day is Oyster Reef where you’ll have exclusive access to the pristine reef for the morning. Oyster Reef is clear, shallow and teeming with marine life, a fantastic snapshot of the vast Great Barrier Reef.

After a tropical buffet lunch which includes seafood, you’ll sail to your second stop of the day. Upolu Reef is teeming with marine life and sightings of giant clams, moray eels and turtles are common. If you are really lucky, you may even see small reef sharks silently glide by.

You have the choice of trying an introductory dive at one or both of the sites – no experience or qualifications are necessary. Certified dives are also available for certified divers (don’t forget to bring your documentation on the day). After diving there will also be time for snorkeling. If you prefer not to dive at all, you can join the cruise as a snorkeler with all equipment provided.

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting three different dive sites you’ll discover the abundant marine life and diversity of coral which the Great Barrier Reef is world-famous for.

Snorkel or dive at some of the best known dive sites off Cairns such as Flynn, Milln and Thetford reefs for their abundance of marine life. The sites offer excellent wall dives, swim-throughs and overhangs, great for both novice and experienced divers. you can expect to see an abundance of fish species, hard corals such as staghorn, table, plate and boulder coral, and many species of soft corals.

Your day begins with pickup from your Palm Cove hotel to board the boat at Marlin Wharf. The ultra modern 29 meter catamaran will be your base for the day. Throughout the day you’ll visit three different locations which may include Thetford, Milln and Flynn Reef. Each stop showcases a different aspect of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. At each site you have the choice to snorkel, dive or a combination of both.

If you have never tried scuba diving you can choose to do one or two introductory dives, or you may prefer to stick to snorkeling and explore all three sites from the surface. A crew member will take those interested on a guided snorkel tour at one of the reef locations. Certified divers can choose to partake in up to three certified dives. Whatever you choose, your Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise includes up to five hours in the water.

The friendly crew will be happy to answer any questions you have throughout the day. The boat features full bar facilities, fresh water showers and expansive sundecks overlooking the Coral Sea. A tropical buffet lunch will be served between sites, along with morning and afternoon tea.

Duration

9 – 10 hours

Location

Palm Cove, Australia

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Spend the day on Michaelmas Cay, a small sand island on the outer Great Barrier Reef.

You’ll cruise from Cairns aboard a luxury catamaran, see the reef’s brilliant coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or go on a snorkeling tour. Lunch at the cay is a superb hot and cold buffet, including seafood, and champagne is served on your return to Cairns.

This full-day excursion from Cairns is ideal for nature lovers. Michaelmas Cay is a protected sanctuary for 27,000 migratory seabirds, and one of the most important nesting sites in the Southern Hemisphere. The surrounding Outer Reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent coral and giant clams. There are more varieties of fish here than in the entire Atlantic Ocean. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds, one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tour includes semi-submersible coral-viewing tours for those who want to see the underwater world without getting wet. If you would like to dive the Great Barrier Reef, introductory dives for novices and certified dives for experienced divers are also available.

Returning to Cairns at the end of a relaxing day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the staff will provide musical entertainment as you sip on a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine.

Duration

9 hours

Location

Palm Cove

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