Itinerary

Day 1-6

Day 1: Arrival in Cairns

• Morning: Arrive at Cairns Airport via your return economy class flight from Sydney.
• Pick up your midsized rental car at the airport.
• Drive to your accommodation in Cairns and check in.
• Free time to relax and explore the local area or the city.

Day 2: Paronella Park

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation or at a local cafe* (*Breakfast not included) 
• Head to Paronella Park, a beautiful heritage-listed attraction, where you can explore the gardens, ruins, and lush rainforest surroundings.
• Spend the day exploring the park and learning about its fascinating history.
• Lunch can be purchased at the park or nearby cafes.
• Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon or evening.
• Free time for relaxation and dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 3: Cairns Exploration

• Morning: Have breakfast at your accommodation.or at a local cafe* (*Breakfast not included) 
• Spend the day exploring Cairns. You can visit the Cairns Esplanade, the Great Barrier Reef Discovery Centre, and enjoy the beach and waterfront promenade.
• Lunch at a local restaurant or cafe.
• In the afternoon, you can take a scenic drive to nearby beaches or explore the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
• Return to your accommodation in the evening and have dinner at a local eatery.

Day 4: Barron River Rafting

• Morning: After breakfast at your accommodation or at a local cafe* (*Breakfast not included) , get ready for your Barron River half-day rafting adventure.
• Meet at the designated location for the rafting tour.
• Enjoy an exciting rafting experience on the Barron River, surrounded by beautiful rainforest scenery.
• The tour typically lasts for half a day, so you'll return in the early afternoon.
• Have lunch at a local spot.
• Return to your accommodation for some well-deserved rest.
• In the evening, you can explore the local dining options for dinner.

Day 5: Great Barrier Reef or Kuranda Village (these activities are at an additional cost) 

• Morning: Have breakfast at your accommodation or at a local cafe* (*Breakfast not included)
• You have the option to choose between a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling and diving or a visit to Kuranda Village, a rainforest village known for its scenic railway and cableway.
• If you choose the Great Barrier Reef, you'll depart early in the morning and return in the late afternoon.
• If you choose Kuranda Village, you can explore the village, visit the wildlife park, and enjoy the scenic train and cable car rides.
• Return to Cairns in the late afternoon or evening.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6: Departure

• Morning: Enjoy your last breakfast at your Cairns accommodation or at a local cafe* (*Breakfast not included)
• Check out of your hotel and return the rental car to the airport.
• Catch your return flight from Cairns Airport to Sydney.

 

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 06 November 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from Sydney and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions. Please call us for prices from other airports. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in.