Wonders of Cairns and Queensland Post-Tour Extension (2023)

Disembark and join your local guide for exploration in Australia’s famous Kuranda rainforest. Experience a specially arranged visit with koalas and see kangaroos, cassowaries, wombats and crocodiles. After lunch, stroll the markets of picturesque Kuranda village and experience a unique rail journey through the famed rainforest. Later, transfer to your luxury hotel, ideally situated on the esplanade in Cairns. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Crystalbrook Riley | Meals: L

Drive north today for a guided adventure in Daintree National Park, a wildly biodiverse rainforest set on the coast in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. On the way, stop at Mossman Gorge for a privately guided dreamtime walk with a member of the local Aboriginal tribe, followed by traditional bush tucker morning tea. Visit a private tropical garden in the heart of the rainforest and take a fascinating interpretive tour with its passionate founders. Later, visit a gallery in Mossman and take part in an Aboriginal art workshop, learning the stories of this rich culture and creating your own souvenir. Return to Cairns, where you enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Crystalbrook Riley | Meals: BL

Today, the glorious Coral Sea is calling with a Great Barrier Reef experience. Joined by local experts, embark on a semi-sub boat tour for a view of the reef at Michaelmas Cay, where you enjoy snorkelling in the cay’s protected waters and admire the region’s bird life. Later, return to your hotel to relax and enjoy the evening as you wish.

Crystalbrook Riley | Meals: BL

After breakfast, transfer to Cairns airport for your return flight home.

Meals: B