CAIRNS & PORT DOUGLAS
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Cairns & Port Douglas
FACTS FOR FAMILIES Main Airport - Cairns International Airport (CNS)
Welcome to the paradise of Tropical North Queensland. With its ancient rainforests, world-class beaches, majestic Great Barrier Reef and cosmopolitan towns, a holiday here will energise any family. Cairns is a great central base for exploring the surrounding area via the air, sea or land. It’s also home to the 4000 square metre swimming lagoon which the family can swim in and enjoy all year round. One hour’s drive North of Cairns you’ll find Port Douglas, a relaxed, resort-style town. From its famous Four Mile Beach to its boutique shops, restaurants and year-round activities, it’s a wonderful holiday destination. With activities such as the Kuranda rail and cable car, exploring the rainforests at Mossman Gorge and the Daintree, to the unsurpassed snorkelling and diving at the Great Barrier Reef, this is a family holiday no one will ever forget.
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise Duration: 10 hours Departs: Daily at 8am from Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas Quicksilver’s award-winning Great Barrier Reef cruise takes you to a spacious activity platform at the renowned Agincourt Reef. This tour is ideal for all ages, with activities for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Dive and snorkel in a kaleidoscope of coral gardens and marine life, or stay dry and explore from a semi-submersible and underwater observatory. NOTE: Price includes a $6.50 Environment Management Charge. Tour includes snorkelling equipment, semi-sub coral viewing tour, underwater observatory, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. PRICE FROM
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$268*^ Adult $133*^ Child (4-14 years)
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Kuranda, Scenic Rail and Skyrail Duration: 8 hours Departs: Daily at 7am from Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas Begin with the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail journey to Kuranda. Board the famous train for an amazing journey, sit back, relax and take in the spectacular views. Enjoy free time to explore the shops and Heritage Markets, before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for the journey to Caravonica Lakes. Glide silently over the rainforest, enjoying beautiful views along the way. Stop at two stations en route to walk through the rainforest to spectacular lookouts, or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre. PRICE FROM
$159*^ Adult $83*^ Child (4-14 years)
Flying Times ••From Adelaide approx. 3 hours ••From Brisbane approx. 2 hours ••From Melbourne approx. 3 hours ••From Perth approx. 4 hours ••From Sydney approx. 3 hours Getting from the airport ••Cairns - approx. 10 minutes ••Palm Cove - approx. 25 minutes ••Port Douglas - approx. 60 minutes
Jungle Surfing Duration: 2 hours Departs: Daily from Cape Tribulation at 7.45am, 8.45am, 9.45am, 10.45am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours takes you into the beating heart of the Daintree Rainforest on a guided zipline experience through six tree platforms and the world’s first Human Hamster Wheel cable lift, with breathtaking views into the canopy, down to cascading streams and out to the Great Barrier Reef. NOTE: Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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$95*^ per person
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Cairns Duration: Up to 8 hours Departs: Daily between 8.30am and 5pm This multi-award winning eco-adventure attraction is simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland. It has over 2100 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.
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$37*^ Adult $19*^ Child (4-15 years)
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