Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

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Walk through ancient rainforests, snorkel in the world’s largest coral reef and spot local wildlife

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 theWorld, 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.

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Trip code: PZKQ
Start
Cairns, Australia
End
Cairns, Australia
Destinations
Australia
Meals
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Days
5
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
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Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

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This trip generates 30 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip

  • Soar over the world’s oldest rainforest on the Skyrail – 7.5 km of cableway that takes you to the mountain village of Kuranda.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • See some of the best of Western Australia with curated included activities and limited free time. Make the most of your trip and directly support Greening Australia – an Intrepid Foundation partner working to tackle complex environmental challenges.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026

Itinerary

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Inclusions and activities

Meals

1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 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
  • Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
  • Daintree National Park - Cape Tribulation Lookout & Beach Walk
  • Port Douglas - Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour
  • Mossman Gorge - Ngadiku Dreamtime walk

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Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
  • Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on the occasion, maybe cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the event of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
  • This trip is designed to make the most out of just a few days, which means there isn’t a lot of free time. If you would like to extend your trip, just speak to your booking agent.
  • This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
  • Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on the occasion, maybe cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the event of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
  • This trip is designed to make the most out of just a few days, which means there isn’t a lot of free time. If you would like to extend your trip, just speak to your booking agent.

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Important notes

START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Cairns with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes in Palm Cove on Day 5 early afternoon or in Cairns at our finish point hotel at approximately 4 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request (Cairns only).

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

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Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree
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