Kuranda Scenic Train, Daintree Skyrail, and Tjapukai
Aboriginal
Transfer from Cairns or Palm Cove to Freshwater Station and
here you will meet your hostess for the day that will run
through the day’s schedule. Once aboard the Kuranda Scenic
train, sit back and enjoy the spectacular views as you journey
through 15 hand cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls as
it slowly winds its way up the hill.
Upon reaching Kuranda you have 1½ hours free time to do some
of your own exploring and shopping of Aboriginal wears.
Your hostess will be waiting for you at Skyrail with your
tickets and glide silently over the Daintree rainforest canopy
as there are two stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy
a walk through the rainforest to discover more about the special
plants and animals that inhabit this unique environment.
The Daintree Skyrail journey may end and a short distance
from the Skyrail Terminal is the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park and first stop there is the extravagant buffet lunch.
Afterwards you have ample time to explore all the attractions
of Tjapukai – see the stage setting for the Aboriginal
Dreamtime, learn to throw a boomerang or spear the Aboriginal
way, learn about bush medicine and see the Aboriginal village
and of course, the famous Tjapukai Dance Troupe before your
return hotel transfer.
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Pick-Up:
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7:00am
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Returns:
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5.15pm
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Departing:
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Cairns or Palm Cove
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Wooroonooran Rainforest Safari
Wooroonooran National Park is located away from the beaten
tourist tracks that you can revitalize yourself in the midst of
tranquil rainforest settings.
The Eubenangee Swamp is a smaller scale of Kakadu National
Park where bird and crocodile watching is at its best!
(Binoculars are provided.)
A visit Johnstone River Crocodile Farm for your souvenir
photo and join the amazing crocodile feeding show and take
close-up photos of these ancient creatures. Hand feed kangaroos
and emus, and meet the endangered Cassowary bird.
At Roscoe's Restaurant time to enjoy the finest tour lunch.
Josephine Falls is a secluded series of freshwater swimming
hole and waterfalls that are hidden in the tropical rainforest.
Walk to Babinda Boulders to hear about the ancient Aboriginal
legend about the creation of the Boulders. Snorkel and swim in a
freshwater pool (masks and snorkels provided). Learn about the
underwater world of freshwater fish, turtles and crustaceans.
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Pick-Up:
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8:00am
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Returns:
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6:00pm
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Departing:
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City
Hotels
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Min/Max No of Passengers:
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2/12
passengers
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The Goldfield Trail World
Heritage rainforest.
Leave civilization behind for a 12 mile Goldfield trail
follows country that ranges in hiking difficulty from easy flat
land to undulating country. The World Heritage Listed
Wooroonooran National Park is located in a valley between the
two mountains; Mt. Bartle Frere and Mt. Bellenden Ker and is a
short drive south of Cairns.
This rainforest contains refuge areas where some species of
wildlife and plant life exist unchanged for millions of years.
After lunch on some large rocks in the middle of the East
Mulgrave River, you can revitalize yourself in the crystal-clear
freshwater swimming holes.
The marvellous rainforest locations we visit are remote and
we seldom meet other hikers. Frequently encountered animals
include colourful parrots, butterflies, kingfishers, wild pigs
and occasionally, the king of the rainforest, the Cassowary.
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Pick-Up: Mon, Wed, Fri Cairns |
8.00am |
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Returns Cairns |
6.30pm |
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Pick-Up: Mon, Wed, Fri Palm Cove
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7.30am
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Returns Palm Cove
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7:00pm
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Departing:
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City
Hotels
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Min/Max No of Passengers:
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2/12
passengers
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Cairns Ballooning
Experience the fun & unique sensation of hot air ballooning
in the Cairns region. Glide over the picturesque landscape at
sunrise, enjoy 30 minutes flying time and breathe in the
wide-open spaces!
This ballooning flight is an extended 60 minutes (taken as
two separate balloon flights of 30 minutes one directly after
the other)
08.00 am Return and Landing, hot air balloon pack-up and lots
of laughs.
08.30 am Come down to earth and enjoy champagne, fresh
juices, eggs & bacon, tropical fruits & a hot and cold buffet is
all yours as you relax in the serenity of the Cairns Highlands.
Port Douglas breakfast will be taken in Port Douglas unless
nominated in advance. Choice of hot dishes, coffee, juices,
before returning to your hotel.
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Pick-Up:
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5:00am
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Returns:
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10:00am
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Departing:
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City
Hotels
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Balloon Flights
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30 & 60 Minute flights
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