DAY 1: Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before boarding your coach, which will transfer you from your accommodation to the delightful Freshwater Station to board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail. Upon arrival in Kuranda, the day is yours to experience the charm and colour of the village, including the many stalls and shops, giving you the opportunity to sample and experience much of the local art and handicraft.
At your scheduled time, your return to Cairns is aboard the "award winning" Skyrail, providing a unique insight into the rainforest canopy and spectacular views of the Coral Sea. Your rainforest experience ends at Caravonica Lakes where your coach is waiting to transfer you back to your accommodation.
Coach transfer from accommodation to Freshwater Station from 8:00am for Kuranda Scenic Rail departure at 9:45am. Return transfer to accommodation at 3:30pm or 5:15pm.
DAY 2: A fantastic day exploring the famous World Heritage rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation awaits you today. After being collected from your Hotel, your first treat heading north is the spectacular coastal views as we wind ouor way along one of the world's most scenic roads, the Captain Cook Highway. After arriving in Daintree and crossing this famous river by ferry, we stop at the Daintree Discovery Centre for morning tea and a guided tour. Your informative guide will provide you with many interesting facts about this ancient rainforest, and you have a chance to get a bird's eye view from the Rainforest Canopy Tower.
Time then to continue north to Cape Tribulation beach, where you have a chance to walk along this beautiful beach or perhaps take the boardwalk. After re-boarding, it's just a short trip to our lunch stop which is in a rainforest setting. Sit back and enjoy the delicious food and perhaps a glass of wine.
The famous Daintree River is our next stop, where we board the Crocodile Express for our cruise - make sure you keep an eye out for the elusive saltwater crocodile and other wildlife that inhabits this area! After an enjoyable cruise, we start our return trip to Cairns, stopping enroute at the beautiful Mossman Gorge for a brief walk in this tranquil setting, then continuing to your accommodation with plenty of fond memories of this day.
Complimentary hotel pick-up from 7:00am, returning approx. 6:30pm.
DAY 3: Enjoy a full day out taking in the magnificent Cairns Highlands, waterfalls, rainforests, and Paronella Park (Spanish Castle ruins) - one man's inspiration and dream.
Your eco accredited day begins with a scenic drive up the Gillies Range, overlooking the breathtaking beauty of the Mulgrave Valley. Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea at Lake Barrine Teahouse before embarking on the informative Wildlife Cruise on Lake Barrine. The infamous Giant Curtain Fig Tree will inspire a photograph or two, before visiting the picturesque Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned waterfalls in Australia.
A delicious lunch at Mungalli Falls is our next stop, where you get a chance to take in the transquil setting before continuing down the Palmerston Highway, stopping enroute at Crawford's Lookout. Inspiring Paronella Park is our next stop where we enjoy a guided tour of the Spanish Castle ruins in a rainforest by Mena Creek Falls. Our last stop heading back to Cairns is the Babinda Boulders, part of the Wooroonooran National Park, and shrouded with Aboriginal myth.
Complimentary hotel pick-up from 7:30am, returning approx. 6:00pm.
