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1 DAY CAPE TRIBULATION & DAINTREE 4WD SAFARI
4WD Safari - Cape Tribulation


Destination Daintree / Cape Tribulation
Duration Day Tour




The Tour
Enjoy a day out exploring the rainforest, rivers and beaches of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation region with your friendly Naturalist Guide. Experience a personalised, relaxing day with fellow travellers who share a sense of adventure and a love of nature. Drive north along a scenic coastal road towards Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree. Arrive at Mossman Gorge and enjoy an early morning rainforest walk or a refreshing swim, followed by home-made morning tea. Indulge in muffins with fresh jam and cream as well as a cup of coffee or Daintree tea, and immerse yourself in the rustic atmosphere...more detail


1 DAY WILDERNESS CANOEING
Wilderness Canoeing


Destination Mulgrave River
Duration 1 Day




The Tour
Discover the tropical rainforest south of Cairns in two person canoes. Your guide gives detailed instructions on safety, paddling and manoeuvring your canoe. The Mulgrave River flows through pristine forest, with towering strangler figs, jungle vines, rare ferns, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The flow of the river allows you to relax and see a great variety of birds, including kookaburras, kingfishers, parents, herons and orioles. Maybe you'll see a tortoise, eel, lizard, wallaby or an array of multi-colour butterflies. Some faster sections and small rapids in the river adds to the excitement of your day...more detail


2 DAY RAINFOREST ADVENTURE HIKING
Rainforest Adventure Hiking


Destination Tropical Rainforest
Duration 2 Days / 1 Night





The Tour
Explore World Heritage listed rainforest by hiking along rugged tropical rainforest trains, which were once used by Aboriginals indigenous to the area. Enjoy the adventure and challenge of hiking approximately six hours per day through this delicate and remote environment. Swim in crystal clear streams and marvel at the flora and fauna unique to the region. Spend the night snuggled into a sleeping bag in your rain protected hammock under the canopy of stars and surrounded by ancient rainforest wilderness. After breakfast finish exploring one of the last unspoilt rainforest areas left on earth...more detail


2 DAY RAINFOREST AND REEF
Cape Tribulation Rainforest


Destination Daintree / Cape Tribulation
Duration 2 Days / 1 Night




The Tour
Experience two of Far North Queensland's best highlights, World Heritage listed rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a Cape Tribulation and Daintree 4WD safari on day one of this package. Relax at Mossman Gorge, across the Daintree River by cable ferry, continuing north to Cape Tribulation. Indulge in a beach walk and stroll on a Botanical Boardwalk with your naturalist guide. Enjoy a delicious barbecue buffet lunch in a private secluded rainforest location followed by wildlife River cruise on the Daintree River...more detail


CAPE TRIBULATION GETAWAY
Cape Tribulation Rainforest


Destination Daintree / Cape Tribulation / Great Barrier Reef
Duration 2 Days / 1 Night or 3 Days / 2 Nights (4 Day option available)





The Tour
A true rainforest getaway! You'll visit crystal clear swimming holes and explore incredible rainforest in the Daintree region, enjoy a half day 4WD drive tour following the renowned and rugged Bloomfield Track to the impressive Bloomfield Falls. Stay 3 days or more and travel to the pristine Great Barrier Reef off Cape Tribulation. Stay at Heritage Lodge, a 20 room boutique style lodge nestled alongside Cape Tribulation National Park, private facilities, and exclusive private rainforest walking tracks...more detail


3 DAY COOKTOWN & COASTAL 4WD EXPLORER
Rainforest Tours


Destination Daintree / Laura / Cooktown
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights





The Tour
Depart Cairns and head north along the scenic coastal road towards Port Douglas. Travel up the Rex Range and over the rainforest covered Great Divide, stopping briefly at the Palmer River Roadhouse and the Goldmine Museum. We then detour to the Laura region and enter into Quinkan country to view ancient Aboriginal art, before arriving at Mungumby Lodge. Nature is our entertainment this evening...more detail


4 DAY REEF, RAINFOREST WALK & RAFT
Tully River Rafting


Destination Daintree / Cape Tribulation / Great Barrier Reef
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights




The Tour
Combines three of the best adventure reasons to be in Cairns, in only four days. Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel, dive (optional extra) and relax on one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Take on the two-day rainforest adventure hike following ancient original trails through virgin rainforest. Experience an adrenaline packed day rafting the mighty Tully River and become familiar with the line "Hold On!" Top this off with a choice of two hotels, the Cairns Colonial Club Resort (Premier), or the Queens Court (budget)...more detail


4 DAY GREAT NORTHERN
Aboriginal Rock Art


Destination Cooktown / Lakefield National Park / Cooktown / Cape Tribulation
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights




The Tour
We depart Cairns and drive north, stopping at several wetland areas and other sites of interest. Travel along 4WD track to Jawalbinna Safari Bush situated deep in the outback to discover unique Aboriginal art, located only a short distance from our camp. The art sites are claimed as being among the best in Australia, giving it a clear indication of the beliefs and way of life of the first Australians. Your guide will explain in detail the significance of the artworks seen and the importance of maintaining the original pristine condition...more detail


6 DAY CAPE YORK 4WD SAFARI - NORTHBOUND
Cape York Safaris


Destination Cooktown / Lakefield National Park / Cooktown / Cape Tribulation
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights




The Tour
Northbound Tour - Depart Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas by 4WD safari and fly back to Cairns from Cape York. Cape York has some unsurpassed scenery, and abundance of wildlife and many historical sites. All can be enjoyed from the comfort of the purpose-built air-conditioned 4WD touring vehicle. Also in attendance is a country kitchen 4WD, providing support to the touring vehicle on its expedition to one of Australia's last frontiers - Cape York, the true Australian Outback adventure...more detail


6 DAY CAPE YORK 4WD SAFARI - SOUTHBOUND
Cape York Tours


Destination Cooktown / Lakefield National Park / Cooktown / Cape Tribulation
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights




The Tour
The tour begins by driving through the lush rainforest of Cape Tribulation. Enjoy a one-hour croc-spotting River cruise en route, before travelling up the rugged 4WD Bloomfield Track through World Heritage listed rainforest to Cooktown. Discover the wonders of Aboriginal rock arts at Split Rock outside Laura before settling into our camp site at Palmer River. North of here we pass through Musgrave Station, Coen, and cross the mighty Wenlock River before arriving at Moreton Telegraph Station for the night's camp...more detail