CAIRNS HIGHLIGHTS

5 DAYS /4 NIGHTS  

An international gateway to the rainforest, reef, and the Outback, Cairns is a city offering spectacular scenery, world-class accommodation, art and cultural activities and a popular oceanfront Esplanade. With its tree-lined streets, Cairns boasts’ great shopping malls, efficient transport, sophisticated hotels, restaurants, cafés and nightclubs that is in keeping with contemporary city living.

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in double occupancy
  • Return airport transfers
  • Visits as per itinerary
  • 2 lunches

Not included: International/domestic flights and airport taxes • Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers • Optional excursions • Beverages unless noted in the itinerary

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DAY 1 CAIRNS

On arrival into Cairns airport you will be transferred by coach to your Cairns accommodation with the rest of the day at leisure to explore the quaint city of Cairns. Accommodation: Cairns for 4 nights
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DAY 2 CAIRNS - OUTER REEF FULL DAY CRUISE

Your launch departs direct from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef spending 5 full hours at the spacious, all weather, Marine World Pontoon. Guests have both the time and space to enjoy the largest range of reef activities available in a relaxed, fun and personalized atmosphere. The cruise is suitable for all age groups and swimming abilities. Activities include snorkeling, marine biologist presentation, fish feeding demonstration, semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory or simply relaxing on a sun-lounge. Optional activities, available at additional expense, include biologist guided snorkel tours, advance marine snorkel safari and scenic helicopter flights. The day includes morning and afternoon tea plus a hot and cold buffet lunch. (L)
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DAY 3 CAIRNS - CAPE TRIBULATION AND DAINTREE

You are in for a great day exploring the rainforest and amazing landscapes of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Parks wilderness area. Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built 4WD vehicle to Cape Tribulation, through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Start the day with a Daintree River Cruise: Reach an understanding of this wildlife environment for one hour, habitat of birds, tree snakes, unique plants and of course the estuarine crocodile. After winding through the rainforest of the Alexandra Range, enjoy this spectacular lookout over the Daintree River estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea. With special access at a private rainforest property, enjoy a short walk along a delightful rainforest creek before a delicious tropical lunch. There is a choice of quality steak, fish or vegetarian meal with fresh salads and fruit platter, followed by coffee or Daintree tea. Walk on this world-renowned Cape Tribulation rainforest beach and admire the coastline and fringing coral reef from the Kulki Lookout. Visit the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre and enjoy an Indigenous presentation by the traditional owners of the gorge, the Kuku Yalanji people before boarding your exo shuttle for the transfer into Mossman Gorge. Your driver/guide will take you for a guided walk sharing their knowledge of this enchanting rainforest environment. Learn about the fascinating secrets of one of the world’s oldest rainforests. (L)
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DAY 4 CAIRNS

Take some time off today to just explore the city of Cairns – take a walk along the Esplanade to relax, take in some shopping, or perhaps choose another optional tour.
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We have arranged departure transfers for you to the Cairns Airport as you depart on your onward travel arrangements.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.