
8 Days | Dive into the Great Barrier Reef and find bliss in the Daintree





From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, to four-wheel driving one of the most thrilling tracks in North Queensland to blissing out in the tropical wonderland of the Daintree Rainforest – this trip has it all. You’ll cover the coastline from Cairns to Cooktown, with plenty of time to stop and take in the scenery of the world-heritage listed sites along the way. Get a real taste for Aussie adventure while still enjoying time to relax and soak up that North Queensland sunshine.
Trip overview

- Start
- Cairns, Australia
- Finish
- Cairns, Australia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- PZSD
- Glide above the trees on a Skyrail ride to Kuranda – where you’ll explore this delightful town and its quirky surprises, colourful characters and natural beauty, perched at the top of a rainforest clad mountain.
- Snorkel, swim and soak up the sun on the outer Great Barrier Reef and join a marine biologist on a guided snorkel safari.
- Take on the scenic four-wheel drive along Bloomfield Track through the Daintree as you travel up the Coral Coast to Cooktown via Cape Tribulation.
- Explore Mossman Gorge on a special Dreamtime walk with a local First Nations guide. Experience a traditional smoking ceremony, then learn about Dreamtime history, bush tucker, ochre painting and much more.
- Get under the surface of north Queensland on this trip that combines the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on land and sea.
- 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.
- This trip requires a good level of fitness as it involves walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, suitable clothes for spending the full day outdoors and swimwear.
- 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.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Private vehicle, 4WD, Ferry, Boat
Hotel (7 nights)
- Kuranda - Kuranda Skyrail Experience
- Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit
- Mossman Gorge - Ngadiku Dreamtime walk
- Mossman Gorge - Gorge Visit
- Great Barrier Reef - Full Day Cruise by Boat
- Great Barrier Reef - Guided Snorkel Safari with Marine Biologist
- Daintree National Park - 4WD Tour including Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & the Bloomfield Track
- Daintree National Park - Daintree River Cruise
- Cooktown - Morning Tour to Grassy Hill & Quarantine Beach
- Laura - Visit to Aboriginal Rock Paintings
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets - Free
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The tour commences in Cairns on Day 1 with a group meeting at 6:00pm and finishes back in Cairns on the final day after breakfast.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
LUGGAGE LIMIT
Please note that due to luggage size restrictions for days 5-7, you will be issued a duffel bag that you can repack your belongings into, and your larger suitcase can be stored at the hotel in Cairns while we head north.
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