Destination: Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Village via Train & Skyrail
Duration: 2 Separate Day Tours

Departs: Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches
Returns: Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches

Enquire About Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Train & Skyrail Budget Package - 2 Day Tour Package

Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Train & Skyrail Budget Package - 2 Day Tour Package

The Package New Package! Enjoy a 2 Day Tour package including a full day Great Barrier Reef Tour to the Outer Barrier Reef onboard the MV Evolution as well as day to spend exploring Kuranda Village in the Rainforest with included Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. These two separate touring areas as included in this package represent two of the most popular attactions of the region.

Day 1 - Outer Barrier Reef Cruise - Brand New Evolution!Departs 8.30am (7.30am check-in)
Returns 5.00pm

Enjoy a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef. Travel on a luxurious, large, modern catamaran, cruising at high speeds with a superior and comfortable ride in all weather conditions. The vessel’s professional, friendly and attentive staff will help to ensure you enjoy a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience.

Your day tour on the Great Barrier Reef will include guided snorkeling tours with all snorkeling equipment and tuition included, a delicious BBQ Lunch including a selection of delicious, fresh local produce with steak, fish, prawns, sausages and tropical salads (vegetarians are catered for on request) and your will get to visit two Outer Barrier Reef locations in the one day!

Locations visited have been carefully selected for the clarity of the water and the abundance and diversity of marine life. Reef locations visited are, Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs with sites chosen by your vessel’s captain on a day by day basis, helping to afford the best protection, underwater visibility and snorkelling and diving opportunities by taking into account the day’s prevailing weather conditions.

For Snorkellers; reef snorkelling locations have been selected for their variety and bottom contours in order to provide the best experience for both beginner and experienced snorkelers. The vessel’s crew keep a constant watch over snorkeling sites both in and out of the water, making sure all passengers are able to enjoy snorkelling in perfect safety.

Introductory Divers can try Scuba diving without any previous training or experience! That’s right, even if you have never dived before and have always wished to experience firsthand the beauty of the underwater world you can arrange an Introductory dive with one of the vessel’s friendly and professional Dive Instructors (Introductory Diving is available at additional cost).

For Certified Divers there are two exclusive dive locations, with plenty of time between dives for snorkeling and relaxation. Certified divers can enjoy up to three dives on two different outer reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef. All gear and equipment is included (Certified Diving is available at additional cost).

Arrive at the first site of the day and spend up to 2 ½ hours snorkelling or diving before moving to on to the second reef location of the day and taking a break forthe delicious BBQ lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon, snorkelling, diving and perhaps enjoying some of the available optional activities such as Introductory or Certified Diving or a great barrier scenic reef helicopter flights.

After completing your day on the Great Barrier Reef, kick back and relax on deck as the crew entertain you on the trip home, with music, fun and laughter as well as being served a complimentary glass of wine and cheese, fruit platter! Arrive back into Cairns at approximately 5.00pm
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise Inclusions:

Fast, modern, luxury, state-of-the-art catamaran MV Evolution
5 hours spent visiting 2 spectacular Outer Barrier Reef locations
All Snorkelling gear and flotation devices
Guided snorkelling tours
FREE 10 min scuba dive demonstration - (charges apply if you proceed)
Aussie BBQ lunch including steak, fish, prawns, sausages and tropical salads (vegetarians are catered for on request)
Tea, coffee and biscuits, complimentary glass of wine, cheese & fruit platter on return journey

Day 2 - Kuranda Skyrail & Train Tour Tour - Kuranda VillageDeparts 10.00am (hotel pick-ups commence from 9.30am )
Returns 5.30pm

Your coach will collect you from accommodation in Cairns City and transfer you to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Caravonica Station to board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda Village. Along the route up to Kuranda you can alight at Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you’ll explore this amazing environment from the forest floor on boardwalks, scenic look-outs and in the state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Arrive into Kuranda Village and enjoy Free Time in Kuranda Village.

Your package includes plenty of free time in Kuranda for you to explore the village. The Kuranda Markets are open 7 days a week, giving you the chance to see the local arts and crafts and do a little souvenir shopping if you wish. There are restaurants and cafes in the village where you can stop, relax and enjoy a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing beverage. The village boasts a variety of attractions including Birdworld, The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and the Koala Gardens. There's also the option to catch a bus to Rainforestation Nature Park outside of Kuranda Village, where you can purchase a variety of activities including Wildlife Park, Army Duck Tour and Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Troupe and cultural presentations.

After enjoying free time in Kuranda return to Cairns via Kuranda Scenic Rail *on either the 2.00pm or 3.30pm return Train from Kuranda Scenic Raiilway Station (located next door to the Skyrail Terminal) to Cairns. Enjoy the spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. This famous railway winds its way on a journey of approximately 1 & ¾ hours from Kuranda to Cairns Central Station in Cairns. Passengers are asked to make their own way from Cairns Central Station back to accommodation.
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Tour Inclusions

One way coach transfer from Cairns City accommodation to Skyrail Terminal
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Cairns to Kuranda Village
Free time in Kuranda Village to shop & explore
Return from Kuranda Village on the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns Central Station

Rates - 2 Day Package - Valid 01st of June 2022 to 31st of March 2023

Adult AU$295.00 per person - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount
Child (aged 4 - 14 years of age) AU$180.00 per person - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 - 14 years of age) AU$870.00 - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount

Please Note: Infants (aged under 4 years of age travel Free Of Charge)

*** Current Special includes Semi Submersible Submarine Tour with all bookings ***

Skyrail Operating Days: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will run 7 Days a Week in School Holiday Periods - Outside of School Holidays Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will run on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday each week Inclusive **

Important Booking Notes:
Please use Booking Form's Comments Box when making a booking to indicate preferred dates of travel and tour order and let us know if any Optional Diving or Optional Activities are required.

Return coach transfers from accommodation are not included for Reef Cruise portion of package, they are available as an optional extra. Please use the Booking Form's Comment's Box to indicate if Optional Coach transfers for Great Barrier Reef are required.

Return coach transfers from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation are included for Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour.

Tours can be booked in any order and do not have to be taken on consecutive days. Please use the Booking Form's Comments Box to tell us of your preference with regard to tour dates and preferred tour order.
Rates - 2 Day Package - Valid 01st of April 2023 to 31st of March 2024

Adult AU$340.00 per person - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount
Child (aged 4 - 16 years of age) AU$200.00 per person - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 4 - 16 years of age) AU$870.00 - Rates include AU$20.00 per person Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy amount

Please Note: Infants (aged under 4 years of age travel Free Of Charge)

*** Current Special includes Semi Submersible Submarine Tour with all bookings ***

Skyrail Operating Days: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will run 7 Days a Week in School Holiday Periods - Outside of School Holidays Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will run on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday each week Inclusive **

Important Booking Notes:
Please use Booking Form's Comments Box when making a booking to indicate preferred dates of travel and tour order and let us know if any Optional Diving or Optional Activities are required.

Return coach transfers from accommodation are not included for Reef Cruise portion of package, they are available as an optional extra. Please use the Booking Form's Comment's Box to indicate if Optional Coach transfers for Great Barrier Reef are required.

Return coach transfers from Cairns & Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation are included for Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour.

Tours can be booked in any order and do not have to be taken on consecutive days. Please use the Booking Form's Comments Box to tell us of your preference with regard to tour dates and preferred tour order.
Coach Transfers From Accommodation - Optional ExtraValid 01 Jun 2022 to 31 Mar 2023

Cairns City Based Accommodation $18.00 per person (Return)
Cairns Northern Beaches Based Accommodation $25.00 per person (Return)
Port Douglas Based Accommodation: AU$82.00 per person (Return - Minimum 2 Passengers)