Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
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Tour Overview
Journey through some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders on this five-day trip through Queensland. Take the Skyrail over the tropical rainforest and mountain town of Kuranda, relax on the warm sandy beaches in Port Douglas and explore the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest living rainforest in the world. Look out for crocodiles on a wildlife-spotting boat tour on the Daintree River and spend a full-day snorkelling at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef. Then, walk through Mossman Gorge with a local Aboriginal guide, where you’ll learn about the area and its links with Dreaming. With an Intrepid leader by your side, you can get closer to some of Australia's favourite places, no matter how much time you have.
Trip Code: PZKQ
Start
Cairns
End
Cairns
Destination
Australia
Meals
1 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Days
5
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Soar over the world’s oldest rainforest on the Skyrail – 7.5 km of cableway that takes you to the mountain village of Kuranda.
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Explore the oldest rainforest in the world, the ancient Daintree Rainforest, with an experienced guide. Ride an electric eco-boat along the Daintree River (Julaymba) and look for crocodiles along the way.
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Snorkel of the Great Barrier Reef – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the underwater ecosystem and the fragility of the environment from professional marine biologists.
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Join a local Aboriginal guide on a Dreaming walking tour. Learn about the local environment in Mossman Gorge, bush food and native plants before a morning tea of bush tea and damper.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
1 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
- Kuranda - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
- Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit
- Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk
- Daintree National Park – Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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