Brisbane and Cairns 9 Day Highlights
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- Local time:10:53
ITINERARY
- Day 1 Welcome to Brisbane !
- Day 2 Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Day 3 Tangalooma Snorkel Adventure
- Day 4 Fly to Cairns - The Tropical North
- Day 5 Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
- Day 6 Cape Tribulation - Tropical Rainforest
- Day 7 Scenic Railway and Skyrail
- Day 8 Cairns Leisure Day
- Day 9 Departure Day
DAY 1
Welcome to Brisbane !
Your Private Chauffeur will meet you at arrivals with a welcome card before driving you to your hotel. Check into your hotel and enjoy the day at your leisure. A visit to South bank City Beach is highly recommended.
Brisbane
DAY 2
Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Make your way to the Cultural Center Pontoon on Southbank to board your vessel the Mirimar II. Enjoy an informative commentary as you glide along Brisbane’s waterfront, from the bustle of the city’s skyscrapers to leafy suburbs with waterside mansions en-route to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. This magical animal experience is not just Koalas, at Lone Pine you will also see a wide variety of native animals including Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Tazmanian Devils, Platypus and more. Read more
Brisbane
DAY 3
Tangalooma Snorkel Adventure
At The Port of Brisbane, board your licensed luxury sea ferry. This 3 level Catamaran which is worth over 10 million dollars is the largest on Moreton Bay it allows for great photo's, has bakery, coffee shop and bar on board. With views of the Boondall Wetlands Nature reserve and Nudgee Beach. Cruise the Brisbane River past Moreton Bay Islands across Moreton Bay Marine Park. Spot dolphins, fish, sometimes whales, dugong and turtles. Arrive at Moreton Island's famous west coast shipwrecks. (Tangalooma). Land on the west coast of Moreton Island, board the 4WD vehicle and drive off the ferry directly onto the Sandy Beach the world's third largest sand island. Travel with your guide by 4WD to the Desert, pass beautiful wildflowers and bird life to remote sand hills. Here your guide will take you, with equipment, to sand board the sand hills at speed, or try a gentle slope (speeds up to 65kms an hour). This area is great for walks, hikes and photography. After lunch and a brief relax, enjoy a guided snorkel tour of the Tangalooma Shipwrecks. Safe adventure snorkel with professional guide, with all snorkelling gear provided (fins, mask, snorkel). This snorkel experience will allow you to see coral, fish, turtle and the shipwreck under water. Kayak the Shipwrecks and spend time exploring many species of fish, turtles and other marine wildlife. Read more
Brisbane
DAY 4
Fly to Cairns - The Tropical North
Welcome to Cairns - Your Private Chauffeur will meet you at arrivals with a welcome card before driving you to your hotel. Check into your hotel and enjoy the day at your leisure. A visit to the Lagoon is highly recommended.
Brisbane to Cairns
DAY 5
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Board your Quicksilver Silverswift vessel at Marlin Wharf Cairns to commence a full day cruise. Travel aboard Silverswift, a 29 metre catamaran designed for safety and comfort. Spend up to five hours of leisurely play, and visit 3 different sites at the Outer Barrier Reef to discover this underwater world. Adventure snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens awash with vibrantly coloured marine creatures. Snorkel briefs at each site and a guided free snorkel tour are included in your day. After the water activities, enjoy lunch onboard. Read more
Cairns
DAY 6
Cape Tribulation - Tropical Rainforest
Start with a scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas along far north Queensland’s great ocean road, which provides panoramic views over the Coral Sea. Heading north, your first stop is Mossman Gorge, the southern sector of Daintree National Park. Carved out by the mountain waters of the Mossman River, which winds through large granite boulders, the gorge is bordered by lush green forest. Participate in an Australian ‘Welcome to Country’ event with the area’s traditional owners, the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people, who cleanse you of evil spirits with a smoke ceremony and apply traditional rainforest body paint to your skin. Then enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading waters. Continuing North, arrive at the Daintree River you will head out on the river for a wildlife cruise. You might spot a crocodile while learning about the fragile ecosystem of this serpent-like river system. Next, lunch. On the way back to Cairns, explore this ancient rainforest environment on a tour along the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk with a highly trained guide who provides rainforest interpretation. Marvel at the diversity of vegetation, from low-lying ferns and shrubs to the massive rainforest canopy and even mangrove ecosystems, all in one short easy walk. Then head to Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest meets the reef. This is one of the best photo ops of the day and the ideal place to be wowed by the natural beauty of this little corner of the planet. Then make a pit stop at Daintree Ice Cream Company (ice cream at own expense). Stop for a photo opportunity at the Alexandra Range lookout (Walu Wugirriga), which provides views over the Daintree River, its rainforest delta, and out to the Coral Sea. Then hop back on your tour bus for the return journey to Cairns, including a quick drive through Port Douglas, a picturesque beachside village with a laidback atmosphere and many bars and cafes. Your day trip ends with drop-off at your pickup location. Read more
Cairns
DAY 7
Scenic Railway and Skyrail
Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway to commence a full day Grand Kuranda tour. Travel by train to the picturesque village of Kuranda winding through 15 hand cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls. On arrival at Kuranda enjoy time to wander through the Kuranda Village and visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, with a guided tour through the landscaped gardens. Transfer to the Rainforestation Nature Park for lunch, performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Troupe and the Dreamtime Walk including boomerang throwing, spear throwing and didgeridoo playing. Tour through the rainforest in an amphibious Army Duck and visit the Tropical Fruit Orchard. Visit the Koala and Wildlife Park to have your photo taken with a koala (at own expense), hand feed kangaroos and view the awesome crocodiles. At 03:45pm transfer to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glide above the rainforest canopy to the Smithfield Terminal with stops along the way at Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station. Tour concludes at approximately 05:30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Read more
Cairns
DAY 8
Cairns Leisure Day
Enjoy the Day in Cairns at your Leisure.
Cairns
DAY 9
Departure Day
Pack your bags full of beautiful memories before making the trip to the international airport and flying home with sunshine in your heart.
Cairns
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TRIP PACKAGE
Package includes
- Private Car Transfers from Airport to Hotel
- Shuttle Bus Transfers from Hotel to Airport
- Domestic Flights from Brisbane to Cairns
- 8 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast + 3 Lunches
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Return River Cruise
- Moreton Island Dolphin & Tangalooma Shipwreck Tour (inc. Lunch)
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour (inc. Lunch)
- Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour (inc. Lunch)
- Kuranda Rainforest Village Railway and Skyrail Tour
Package excludes
- International Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Visa, consular fees or any other formalities
- Food & Beverages unless otherwise stated
From a fully guided luxury tour to a self-drive camping adventure, we look forward to helping design and plan a tailor-made itinerary to ensure you have an amazing tour and leave Australia with unforgettable memories.
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