Ultimate Cairns & Port Douglas Tour 6 Days
Cairns → Port Douglas → Great Barrier Reef → Daintree → Cairns
Tour Highlights
Great Barrier Reef- Australian Wildlife - Indigenous Culture - Kuranda Skyrail - Rainforest Tour
Travel Style
Group Tours I Private Drivers
Available Accommodation Styles
Motel I Hotel I Luxuary Lodge
Tropical North Queensland – Reef, Rainforest & Relaxation
Discover the best of Tropical North Queensland on this unforgettable journey from Cairns to Port Douglas. Cruise at sunset on a luxury catamaran, explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation where reef meets rainforest, and marvel at the Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises. Enjoy breakfast with koalas at Wildlife Habitat, and ride the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway through lush rainforest landscapes. This relaxed yet adventure-filled escape perfectly blends nature, wildlife, and coastal beauty.
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Cairns is the vibrant gateway to Tropical North Queensland, where the rainforest meets the reef. Known for its relaxed coastal vibe, palm-lined esplanade, and lively dining scene, it’s the perfect starting point for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Whether you’re diving into underwater wonders, wandering local markets, or soaking up the tropical sunshine, Cairns offers the ideal blend of adventure and laid-back charm.
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Travel from Cairns to Port Douglas on a scenic journey that showcases the beauty of Tropical North Queensland. Along the way, stop in the charming rainforest village of Kuranda, known for its vibrant markets, Aboriginal art galleries, and lush natural surroundings. Take a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through waterfalls and dense rainforest, before continuing along the spectacular coastal road to the relaxed seaside haven of Port Douglas.
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Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway
Experience the breathtaking Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway, two iconic ways to explore the rainforest near Cairns. Glide above the lush canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, enjoying panoramic views of waterfalls, valleys, and tropical greenery. Then, journey back on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through dramatic gorges, tunnels, and cascading waterfalls, offering a unique perspective on this ancient landscape. Together, they provide an unforgettable rainforest adventure.
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Tour with Billy Tea Safari - Lunch Included
Expertly guided aboard one of Billy Tea Safari’s custom 4WD vehicles, this immersive wet-tropics experience showcases the flora, fauna and diverse landscapes of the oldest continually surviving rainforest on the planet. Highlights include a scenic coastal drive, Daintree River cruise, guided rainforest walk, lunch in a beautiful rainforest setting, opportunity for an invigorating rainforest swim, free time at Cape Tribulation beach, complimentary tropical fruit ice-cream and a cable ferry crossing of the Daintree River.
Cape Tribulation
Here in Cape Tribulation, a destination seemingly untouched by urban development, you will want to disconnect from the world and be immersed in nature. Step right off of the white sandy beach into Queenland's Daintree Rainforest, a world heritage listed National Park estimated to be over 180 million years old. The Daintree Rainforest is a thriving and complex eco-system, home to Australia's most curious species such as the Southern Cassowary, Musky Rat-Kangaroo and Salt Water Crocodiles. Jungle zip-lining, 4WD tours and horse riding attracts adventure-seeking tourists, whilst boardwalks, swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef makes Cape Tribulation the perfect holiday destination for all.
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Wildlife Habitat - General Admission + Breakfast with the Birds Upgrade
Wildlife Habitat is an eco-certified wildlife sanctuary that allows you to interact with wildlife in five unique habitats. It provides a chance to experience the animals of Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah and Woodlands environments. Today, you will start with the iconic Breakfast with the Birds, which has been a must-do for visitors who are seeking a unique breakfast experience. The Curlew Cafe team will be serving up scrumptious breakfast platters, and you can interact and feed Koala’s, colourful birds and more, whilst chatting with the friendly, knowledgeable keepers about their passion for wildlife and conservation. After that, explore the Rainforest Habitat from forest floor to canopy, as you make your way along the boardwalks and admire the wildlife that call this environment home, including the southern cassowary. Savannah Habitat offers you the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, as well as admire emus and the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. If you are looking for an unforgettable Australian wildlife experience, this is the place for you!
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Outer Barrier Reef Cruise with Quicksilver Cruises - Lunch Included
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wave-piercing catamaran and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver’s unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory. Whichever way you choose, you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder. -
Private transfer to Airport.