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Great Barrier Reef Discovery with Tropical Queensland Highlights Cairns → Cairns (2027)

13 days
From Ribbon Reefs to Cairns
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairns to Port Douglas

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Port Douglas)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic transfer from Cairns to Port Douglas
    • Dinner at Harrisons (degustation)
    Landmarks
    Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
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  2. Day 2

    Mossman Gorge - Daintree Rainforest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heritage Lodge in the Daintree)

    Included Activities

    • Ngadiku Dreamtime Gorge Walk with Indigenous guides
    • Boardwalk and trail walks through rainforest
    • Traditional smoking ceremony
    • Soap leaf and ochre demonstration
    • Bush tea and freshly baked damper
    • Day Pass Shuttle Bus transfer from Mossman Gorge Centre to Mossman Gorge National Park
    Landmarks
    Mossman Gorge
    Daintree Rainforest
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Daintree Rainforest to Atherton Tablelands

    Meals
    Dinner (The Big Pub, Malanda)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Malanda Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Daintree River cruise with wildlife spotting
    • Viewing of Curtain Fig Tree
    • Dinner at The Big Pub, Malanda
    Landmarks
    Daintree River
    Curtain Fig Tree
    Atherton Tablelands
  4. Day 4

    Paronella Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Paronella Park), Dinner (Dundee's on the Waterfront)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Paronella Park
    • Lunch at Paronella Park
    • Dinner at Dundee's on the Waterfront
    Landmarks
    Paronella Park
    Dundee's on the Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Kuranda Village

    Meals
    Lunch (Local produce cheese platter with tropical welcome drink), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cairns)

    Included Activities

    • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey
    • Visit to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
    • Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class return journey
    • Local produce cheese platter with tropical welcome drink
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kuranda Village markets, art and crafts
    Landmarks
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    Kuranda Village
    Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
    Kuranda Scenic Railway
  6. Day 6

    Cairns - Embark Coral Discoverer

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Embarkation on Coral Discoverer
    • Welcome drinks with captain on Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Double Island
  7. Day 7

    Cooktown to Lizard Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Cooktown heritage sites
    • Visit to Botanic Gardens
    • Cooktown Museum visit
    • Cruise to Lizard Island
    Landmarks
    Cooktown
    Cooktown Museum
    Cooktown Botanic Gardens
    Lizard Island
  8. Day 8

    Lizard Island

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Lizard Island reefs
    • Viewing of giant clam gardens at Watson's Bay
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Lizard Island
    Watson's Bay
  9. Day 9

    Ribbon Reef

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Guided snorkel tour of Ribbon Reefs with Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Ribbon Reef
  10. Day 10

    Ribbon Reef

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • In-depth exploration of Ribbon Reefs with Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Ribbon Reef
  11. Day 11

    Great Barrier Reef - Escape Reef & Mackay Reef

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling at Escape Reef
    • Snorkelling at Mackay Reef
    • Viewing giant sea clams at Mackay Reef
    • Turtle viewing at Mackay Reef
    Landmarks
    Escape Reef
    Mackay Reef
  12. Day 12

    Fitzroy Island - Sudbury Cay

    Meals
    Dinner (Sundowner drinks at Sudbury Cay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Discoverer)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Secret Garden rainforest, Fitzroy Island
    • Optional lighthouse visit for Coral Sea views
    • Snorkeling at Fitzroy Island fringing reef
    • Beach time at Fitzroy Island
    • Volunteer assistance at Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
    • Visit to Sudbury Cay
    • Sundowner drinks at Sudbury Cay
    Landmarks
    Fitzroy Island
    Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
    Sudbury Cay
  13. Day 13

    Cairns - Disembark

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board
    • Disembarkation
    Landmarks
    Cairns

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