CAIRNS

Note:
The Australian Government has introduced an Environmental Management Charge for all visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. This includes reef cruises, diving and island stays and is charged per person per day and is payable either direct or is included in tour costs as noted. The fee is applicable to all visitors over the age of 4 years.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Theme Park Tour

Duration: Half Day
Operates: Daily AM and PM
Transportation: Coach
Reference: TJA

Depart your hotel and transfer to the world-renowned Tjapukai Aboriginal Theme Park, with its stage shows, movie theatres, craft demonstrations and Aboriginal Village. Tjapukai has travelled the world presenting its high-tech interpretation of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $53 / Child $27 (4-14 years)

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NEW! Tjapukai Art Experience

Duration: Half Day
Operates: Daily AM and PM
Transportation: Coach
Reference: TJA

Join an Aboriginal artist today and decorate your own boomerang using traditional paint methods. You are presented with a certificate for your work. Admission, all paint /boomerang, lunch and return transfers is also included today.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $114 / Child $80 (4-14 years)

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Hot Air Balloon Flight

Duration: Half Day
Operates: Daily AM - weather permitting
Transportation: Balloon
Reference: HOT

Your balloon is inflated in the still of the morning, then you climb aboard for an exhilarating flight and uninterrupted views of magnificent scenery. As the flight gently floats above gum trees and paper barks, another beautiful sunset begins. Touchdown and enjoy a 'champagne' breakfast in the bush. Aviation levies apply and are payable on the day.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
For 30 minutes: Adult $157 / Child $108 (5-13 years only)
For 60 minutes: Adult $265 / Child $184 (5-13 years only)
Children under 5 years not permitted.

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Barron River White Water Rafting

Duration: Half Day
Operates: Three Daily Departures (seasonal) AM and PM
Transportation: Raft
Reference: RNR

Depart your hotel for a half day tour full of spills and thrills! Raft through the Barron Gorge below the famous Kuranda Railway. The Barron River is rated Grade 3 rapids and guarantees lots of thrills. Be sure to bring swimming costume, lace up shoes, towel, water resistant sunscreen and a change of clothes.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $90 ex Cairns, $107 ex Port Douglas. Children under 13 years not accepted.
AUD6.00 per person National Park Levy is payable direct to the tour operator by the client on the day of tour.

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Kuranda All Inclusive Tour

This tour also operates in German language.

Duration: Full Day
Transportation: Rail/Coach
Reference: DOW

Board the Scenic Rail at Freshwater Station and take a spectacular journey through tunnels and past waterfalls and gorges. Arrive in Kuranda. Time to explore this rainforest village before boarding the Sky Rail to glide silently over the rainforest canopy. Touch-down and take a short stroll to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where buffet lunch is enjoyed. Afterwards you have ample time to explore all the attractions of Tjapukai - movie theatres, stage shows and craft demonstrations. Lunch is enjoyed here. Rejoin your coach and return to your hotel.

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Kuranda Scenic Rail/Skyrail Tour

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily. This tour also operates in reverse ex Cairns only, starting at Skyrail.
Transportation: Rail/Coach
Reference: DOW

Board the Kuranda Scenic Rail this morning and take a spectacular journey through tunnels and past waterfalls and gorges. Arrive in Kuranda where you are at leisure to explore this rainforest village. At the scheduled time, board the Skyrail and glide silently over the rainforest canopy. Touchdown at Caravonica Lakes and return to Cairns by coach.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
Adult $103 ex Cairns, $114 ex Port Douglas
Child $54 ex Cairns, $57 ex Port Douglas (4-14 years)

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Kuranda Scenic Rail/Skyrail/Tjapukai Tour

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily except Saturday ex Port Douglas
Transportation: Rail/Coach
Reference: DOW

Board the Scenic Rail at Freshwater Station and take a spectacular journey through tunnels and past waterfalls and gorges. Arrive in Kuranda where you are at leisure to explore this rainforest village. At the scheduled time board the Skyrail and glide silently over the rainforest canopy. Touchdown and take a short stroll to the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal Theme Park before returning to Cairns.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
Adult $140 ex Cairns, $152 ex Port Douglas
Child $70 ex Cairns, $78 ex Port Douglas (4-14 years)

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Kuranda including Rainforest 4WD Tour (Clohesy River)

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: 4WD
Reference: DOW

Visit the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda today and see unique art and craft work. Experience the exhilaration of 4WD touring along the Clohesy River. A full day of adventure. Lunch included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $144 / Child $73 (4-14 years only)

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Rainforest 4WD Tour (Clohesy River)

Duration: Half Day
Operates: Operates daily AM or PM
Transportation: 4WD
Reference: DOW

Experience the exhilaration of 4WD touring along the Clohesy River. A day of adventure.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $65 / Child $33 (4-14 years only)

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Tully River White Water Rafting

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Raft
Reference: RNR

Depart your hotel for a full day tour full of spills and thrills! Raft through World Heritage rainforest, negotiating more than 45 rapids. There is over 5 hours of rafting on the Grade 4 Tully. Be sure to bring swimming costume, lace up shoes, towel, water resistant sunscreen and a change of clothes.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $147 ex Cairns, $163 ex Port Douglas.
Children under 13 years not accepted.
AUD6.00 per person National Park Levy is payable direct to the tour operator by the client on the day of tour.

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NEW! Introductory Diving (Tusa Dive)

Duration: Day Trip
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Coach
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Includes Cairns and Northern Beaches hotel transfers, lunch, wet suit, Government Reef Tax.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: 1 Dive $195 / 2 Dives $233

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NEW! Certified Diving (Tusa Dive)

Duration: Day Trip
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Coach
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Includes Cairns and Northern Beaches hotel transfers, lunch, wet suit, Government Reef Tax. Full equipment hire includes Dive Computer.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Tanks/weights $157 / Full equipment $189

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NEW! Normanby Island Reef Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
Reference: FRA

The Frankland Islands are a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. Normanby Island offers a comprehensive reef system with an island displaying the features of a coral cay and continental island. Snorkelling and reef viewing are easily accessed from the beach. Our guided snorkelling trails offer a simple yet comprehensive introduction to the reef and leisurely island walks explore the rainforest and surrounding rock pools and reef-flats. A delicious lunch includes a selection from the barbeque, complemented by fresh salads and tropical fruits under the cool shade of a large canopy amongst the trees. Environmental Marine Charge included in cost.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $143 / Child $74 (4-14 years)

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NEW! Reef Magic Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
Reference: REE

A magical day cruising to the reef aboard a fast catamaran. Spend five hours at an Outer Reef location. Take a ride in a glass bottom boat, enjoy a presentation on the Great Barrier Reef by a Marine Naturalist, snorkel amongst the marine life or try a free introductory scuba lesson. A tropical smorgasbord lunch is served and Environmental Marine Charge is included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $125 / Child $82 (4-14 years)

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Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
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Your Outer Barrier Reef Cruise commences with a transfer from your hotel north to Port Douglas to board your high speed catamaran 'Quicksilver' for a cruise to Agincourt Reef. There is plenty of submersible and underwater observatory, you can view the world's best coral and marine life in the tropical waters. Afternoon return to your hotel. Environmental Marine Charge included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
Adult $189 ex Cairns, $184 ex Port Douglas
Child $98 ex Cairns, $95 ex Port Douglas (4-14 years)

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Quicksilver Low Isles Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
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Your Quicksilver Low Isles cruise commences with a transfer from your hotel north to Port Douglas to board your luxury catamaran 'Wavedancer' for a cruise to Low Isles coral cay. There is plenty of bottom boat, or ashore with your guide, you can view the world's best coral and marine life in the tropical waters. Afternoon return to your hotel. Lunch and Environmental Marine Charge included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $125 / Child $65 (4-14yrs)
Transfers ex Cairns/Port Douglas are included.

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Ocean Spirit Upolu Cay Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
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Your Ocean Spirit Upolu Cay cruise commences with a transfer from your hotel to Marlin Marina, where you board your catamaran. Upolu Cay is a pure sweep of white sand and fringing reef, set like a jewel against the turquoise blue of its shallow lagoon waters. Included in your day is snorkelling, semi-submersible rides, tropical smorgasbord lunch and afternoon tea. Afternoon return to your hotel. Environmental Marine Charge is included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $112 / Child $59 (4-14yrs)

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Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Cruise

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
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Your Ocean Spirit Cruise commences with a transfer from your hotel to Cairns Marlin Marina to board your catamaran 'Ocean Spirit' to Michealmas Cay at the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef. Spend a leisurely day on the cay, take a ride in the semi-submersible or try snorkelling in the clear waters, which reveal the magic of the tropical waters and its inhabitants. Afternoon return to your hotel. Environmental Marine Charge is included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $172 / Child $89 (4-14yrs)

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Green Island Day Adventure

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Ship
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Your Ocean Spirit Cruise commences with a transfer from your hotel to Cairns Marlin Marina to board your catamaran 'Ocean Spirit' to Michealmas Cay at the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef. Spend a leisurely day on the cay, take a ride in the semi-submersible or try snorkelling in the clear waters, which reveal the magic of the tropical waters and its inhabitants. Afternoon return to your hotel. Environmental Marine Charge is included.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
Adult $104 ex Cairns, $123 ex Port Douglas
Child $53 ex Cairns, $63 ex Port Douglas (4-14 years)

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Cape Tribulation and Daintree Tour (Eco Touring)

Duration: Full Day
Operates: Daily
Transportation: Coach/Ship
Reference: TRE

Depart your hotel and travel north through the Mossman Valley to the Daintree River. Cross the river by cable barge and continue through pristine rainforest. Stop for morning tea followed by a one hour guided walk and view unique plants, birds and wildlife. Continue north to Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the sea and coconut trees line an unspoiled beach. Nearby is the Valley of the Palms, one hundred acres of natural palm forest. A picnic lunch is served and you can swim in the sea. After, return to the Daintree River for a one hour cruise to view the wildlife that inhabits Mossman Gorge and there is time for a swim. Return to your hotel late this afternoon.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $137 / Child $93 (3-14 years)

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Two Day Undarra Lava Tubes Tour

Duration: 2 Days
Operates: Daily May-Oct. Operates Daily except Fri & Sun Nov-Apr.
Transportation: Coach
Reference: UND

Day 01 -Travel west through the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and on into North Queensland's outback region known as the Gulf Savannah. On arrival at Lava Lodge settle in and relax or take one of the activities. Overnight Lava Lodge.
Day 02 - Rise to a bush breakfast. Join your Savannah Guide for a fascinating half day tour of the Lava Tubes. After lunch depart Undara Lava Lodge.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $434 / Child $218 (4-14 years)

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NEW! Wooroonooran Safari

Italian, Spanish, German language tours also available

Duration: Full Day

English & German: Daily
Italian: Tue/Thu/Sat year round, and daily in August
Spanish: Tue/Thursday/Sun only

Transportation: 4WD
Reference: WOO

Join your 4WD for a scenic drive around the south of Cairns to World Heritage listed Bellenden Ker national Park famous for its refugial areas in which ancient plants have changed little in the last 100 million years. Take a short rainforest walk, swim in crystal-clear mountain waters. Visit the Johnstone River Crocodile Farm and see crocodiles, cassowaries, dingos and emus. Drive through the picturesque Goldsborough Valley, former site of a gold rush and former home of the Yidinji aborigines. Learn about their life in the rainforest. Includes lunch and entry fees.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03:
Adult $137 ex Cairns, $164 ex Port Douglas
Child $110 ex Cairns, $138 ex Port Douglas (4-14 years)

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Great Northern Safari (Eco Touring)

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
Operates: Every Monday all year round
Transportation: 4WD
Reference: ADV

Travel inland stopping at several wetland areas and visit Laura township. Take a 4WD access road to your bush camp, "Jowalbinna". Spend two nights here and a day of hiking through sandstone escarpment country to view Aboriginal art sites - some dating back 40,000 years. Your guide will offer interpretation of the sights. Day three takes you into Lakefield National Park to view crocodiles, dingoes, kangaroos and many birds. Continue to Cooktown where you overnight. Your last day is spent exploring Cooktown - the site of the first European settlement. Head south along the coast stopping at Black Mountain, Lions Den and Bloomfield Falls. The road is 4WD only and offers excellent views of the coastline. After crossing the Daintree River, stop at Mossman Gorge for some light hiking and swimming before returning to Cairns at sunset.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $837 (twin), $939 (single) / Child $599 (6-13 years)

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Outback Rock Art Discovery Tour (Eco Touring)

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights
Operates: Daily. During Feb-Mar itineraries may vary due to weather conditions.
Transportation: 4WD
Reference: ADV

Travel by 4WD via the inland road passing Palmer River and Mt Carbine to Quinkan Country. Located one hour south-west of Laura, this wilderness reserve was established by the pioneering artist and rock art researcher, Percy Trezise. Stay two nights at the Jowalbinna Safari Bush Camp deep in the outback. Share the camp with wallabies, kookaburras and a variety of coloured parrots. Accommodation is in large tents with solid floors, single beds, all linen and simple furnishings. The share facility bush bathroom offers hot showers. Hike and explore the ancient rock formations with an expert guide and view rich Aboriginal Art sites.
Cost per person 01Apr02-31Mar03: Adult $620 / Child $454 (6-13 years only)

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