Gray Line Cairns » Rainforest Wilderness Tours
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»» KURANDA RAINFOREST (CAIRNS or NORTHERN BEACHES)
Tropical North Queensland rainforest is to experience nature at its finest! Rail, gondolas and amphibious army ducks all come together to enable you to appreciate the compelling enchantment of the rainforest.
The rainforest village of Kuranda, Aboriginal dancing, a Dreamtime experience and native animals complete a special day.
HIGHLIGHTS [484-Cairns] OR [464-Nth Beaches]
- Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a spectacular journey with stunning views
- Pass massive Barron Falls, Stoney Creek and cross steep ravines
- Time to explore Kuranda - the village in the rainforest
- Browse in the markets, shops and art galleries or visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (own expense)
- Visit Rainforestation Nature Park set in a lush tropical environment
- Enjoy a tropical BBQ lunch
- Tour the world heritage rainforest in a 6 wheel drive amphibious army duck
- Learn of rainforest ecology on land and water
- Meet many of the unique inhabitants - butterflies, water dragons, pythons, turtles and eels
- Tropical Fruit Orchard
- Witness the Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers perform in the rainforest amphitheatre
- Experience a dreamtime walk and learn of aboriginal culture, spear throwing demonstrations and try your hand at Boomerang throwing!
- See native wildlife close-up - kangaroos, wombats, koalas and crocodiles
- Perhaps have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (own expense)
- Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over pristine rainforest just metres above the forest canopy
- Short walks at Barron Falls and Red Peak offer stunning views and time to explore the forest floor
- Sensational panoramic views of the Coral Sea, Green Island, Cairns City, lush tableland region and mountain ranges.
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Fare Includes:
Kuranda Scenic Railway, Army Duck tour, BBQ lunch, Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers, Dreamtime Walk, Koala & Wildlife Park, Kuranda Levy, Skyrail and Tropical Fruit Orchard
»» DAINTREE WILDERNESS
Daintree is nature's kingdom, a gem in Australia's crown of natural icons. Fan palms; Flying Paradise Kingfishers; tree frogs; butterflies of every hue and colour; Rainbow Lorikeets; entwining strangler figs; rampant climbing vines set by crystal streams flowing into a tropical sea. The remote natural magnificence of Cape Tribulation and Daintree Wet Tropics is far from the glitz of civilisation and brings both awe and peace - a true solace to the soul.
HIGHLIGHTS [488]
- Head north along the Coral Coast following the Captain Cook Highway
- Tour Port Douglas - resort playground of Tropical North Queensland
- Visit Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary for a guided tour through the three wildlife environments - rainforest, wetlands and grasslands
- Head inland passing sugar cane fields towards Daintree National Park
- Take a guided rainforest walk and discover the intricacies of the rainforest at Mossman Gorge
- Cross the Daintree River on board a cable driven vehicular ferry into Cape Tribulation National Park
- Travel deep into Daintree rainforest and enjoy a delicious tropical lunch
- Cape Tribulation - dazzling untrodden white sand beaches capped by an azure tropical sea meet the dense green of the rainforest jungle
- Time for a walk along this perfect beach or view the headland from the boardwalk
- Visit Alexandra Lookout - spectacular views of the Daintree River & Coral Sea
- Cruise the Daintree River - mangroves, impenetrable jungle rainforest and crocodile infested waters
- Look for birds and wildlife - interesting residents include large spiders, pythons, death adders and crocodiles!
- Enjoy complimentary afternoon tea before returning to Cairns.
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Fare Includes:
Morning tea, entrance to Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, guided rainforest walk, Daintree River cruise, tropical lunch, afternoon tea, national park fees and vehicular ferry
»» CROCODILE EXPLORER (MORNING)
Cruise the mangrove lined waterways of Trinity Inlet, a tropical tidal estuary with native birdlife and crocodiles to the Cairns Crocodile Farm, where over 200 crocodiles live and breed in their natural habitat.
HIGHLIGHTS [460]- Explore Trinity Inlet - remote wilderness right on Carins' doorstep
- Relax on a scenic calm water cruise while crocodile and bird spotting
- Learn about local flora, fauna, culture and history
- Stunning scenery of the estuary, mangroves, rainforest and mountains
- Traverse the inlet mangroves between Admiralty Island and the mainland
- Explore extensive mangrove habitats and smaller creeks
- Exclusive access to a working crocodile farm - crocodile breeding in a natural everglade environment
- Witness wary crocodiles protecting their nests
- Learn about the crocodile breeding process
- Witness hundreds of estuarine crocodiles in purpose built growing pens
- View cane fields and mountain scenery of Southern Cairns on the return journey by coach.
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Fare Includes:
Interpretive cruise, morning tea and guided Crocodile Farm tour
