Top 5 Tours from
Cairns and Tropical North Queensland in Australia
What are the best tours to go on from Cairns and
Tropical North Queensland?
No. 1 Cape Tribulation and No. 2 Daintree Rainforest
If you are staying in Cairns, Port Douglas or nearby you must invest
a few hours and get yourself north up to Cape Tribulation. Once
you cross the Daintree River you soon start to appreciate this is
a special, some might say, even spiritual place. The scenery is
simply breathtaking.
The Cpe Tribulation tour select below has been running for some
years and they know their Cape Trib and Daintree Rainforest. We
recommended you select the canoeing option. Details are as follows:
Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour
The World Heritage Daintree Rainforest is a pocket of ancient tropical
rainforest locked in a biological time capsule on the driest continent
on earth. Our skilled guides are experts on the unique flora and
wildlife of the Daintree's wet tropic coastal lowlands and the mysteries
of its evolution and survival over millions of years.
Join us for a well-organised day, planned from the knowledge we
have gained over 21 years of operating guided tours into the Daintree
Rainforest.
Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour includes::
- Daintree River crossing by cable ferry
- Alexandra Lookout, panoramic coastal views.
- Wildlife River Cruise, in the heart of the Daintree on the only
boat permitted to operate on the sensitive Cooper Inlet, haunt of
the saltwater crocodile.
- Walk in the Rainforest, with our expert guides on easy informative
treks beneath the forest canopy, includes Marrdja Boardwalk.
- Cape Tribulation, stroll on the rainforest fringed beach and
to the lookout on the Cape for superb views over the Coral Sea.
- Canoe the secluded waters of the Blue Lagoon. See exotic butterflies,
turtles and colourful Kingfishers (optional at no extra cost).
- Swim in the crystal waters of a secluded natural rainforest waterhole.
No. 2 The Daintree Rainforest, Far North Queensland
There are tours which just focus on the Daintree Rainforest. Of
particular merit are those that take you to see the Cassowary Falls:
Daintree Rainforest & Cassowary Falls Tour
 Your
day includes - Informative commentary with a local guide; Morning
stop at Mossman markets, Private visit to Cassowary Falls and
with time for a swim; Easy rainforest walks; Daintree River crocodile
spotting cruise; Lunch in the Daintree village (at your own expense);
Pristine beach scenery; Pickup and return from your accommodation.
It maybe that you don't have the time to make it up to Cape Trib
on this visit in which case the Rainforest Station may provide
you with an easier and closer alternative.
Rainforest, Koala and Aboriginal Experience
You will be collected from your accommodation by one of our
friendly Coach Drivers. Travel to Rainforestation Nature Park
by coach via the scenic Kuranda Range.
Arrive to experience the Koala & Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri
Aboriginal Dancers performing in the rainforest amphitheatre,
and a guided Dreamtime Walk - spear throwing demonstrations, boomerang
throwing and didgeridoo playing lessons.
Board an Amphibious Army Duck for your tour of the rainforest
- a unique experience on both land and water. Later depart Reforestation
for your transfer into Kuranda Village and wander through the
many shops and local markets. Return to Cairns by coach.
No. 3 Horse Riding in Tropical Far North Queensland
 Horse
riding through tropical Queensland Rainforest
Explore the tropical rainforest on horseback into the changing
western lanscape of open woodland forests. Cross the Mowbray river
and over mountain tops down to the lowlands to discover pristine
spring fed waterholes and lagoons.
The tour includes an exotic, tropical lunch and a chance to relax
at our private water lilly lagoon. The horses are specifically trained
to suit all levels of riders - from absolute beginners to advanced.
You do not need to be an experienced rider to enjoy our full day
riding trail. Non-riders can enjoy a 4 wheel drive adventure and
join you for lunch at the lagoon.
No. 4 Green Island Tour
Green Island is an idyllic coral cay in paradise. Snorkel off the
beach over stunning coral reefs, ablaze with underwater colours
and teeming with myriads of coloured exotic reef fish. Explore the
island rainforest, walk around this tiny coral cay or simply relax
and take it all in.
This Green Island tour includes a courtesy hotel transfer from
Cairns or Palm Cove to the Reef Fleet Terminal and board the vessel.
You can expect to enjoy over 5 hours on Green Island. Available
activities if you want to be activie include scuba diving, parasailing,
surf skiing and canoeing (at your own expense).
No. 5 Ballooning & Champagne Breakfast
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly in a hot air
balloon? Then come & enjoy ballooning and experience the wonder,
romance and peace of the Australian bush.
Before lift-off see the spectacle of how a hot air balloon inflates
& takes shape, then hop in & take off to gently float over
gum trees & gaze out as the Australian landscape stretches out
as far as the eye can see.
Get carried away with the fun but don't forget to look out for
wildlife & hear the sounds of nature below.
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Top 5 Tours Of the Cairns and Tropical Queensland in Australia
