Cairns 3-Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree & Outback Tour

Explore Tropical North Queensland by reef cruise and guided land tours, combining time in the water with rainforest walks and rugged outback landscapes. Your tour days don't need to be consecutive, subject to availability.

• Look for kangaroos, emus, wallabies and wedge-tailed eagles in the outback
• Discover Chillagoe's copper-mining past at its historic smelter ruins

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Great Barrier Reef
   1. Make your way to Reef Fleet Terminal for check-in between 07:15 and 07:45. The boat departs at 08:00. Optional return transfers cost extra and are not included in the listed price.
   2. Cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard Evolution, with 5 hours of reef time across 2 exclusive reef locations.
   3. Enjoy lunch aboard.
   4. At the second reef location, snorkel and relax on the boat.
   5. Return to Cairns Marlin Marina at Reef Fleet Terminal at approximately 16:30.
2. Day 2: Chillagoe Caves & Outback
   1. Start with shared pickup scheduled for 06:30; pickup may run early or late. Transfers from Port Douglas and the Northern Beaches cost extra and are not included in the listed price.
   2. Stop for morning tea at Skybury Cafe & Roastery at Skybury Coffee Plantation, with tea, coffee and light refreshments included.
   3. Explore Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park and the Chillagoe smelters on your guided outback tour.
   4. Have lunch at Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel.
   5. Continue your guided tour to Balancing Rock, Wullumba Art Site and Granite Gorge Nature Park.
3. Day 3: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
   1. Start with shared pickup scheduled for 06:30; pickup may run early or late. Transfers from Port Douglas and the Northern Beaches cost extra and are not included in the listed price.
   2. Have tea, coffee and biscuits at Daintree River Cruise Centre before your cruise.
   3. Take a 1-hour Daintree River cruise and look for crocodiles and other wildlife.
   4. Explore the Daintree Rainforest on a guided boardwalk with your local guide.
   5. Enjoy lunch in the Daintree Rainforest.
   6. Take a freshwater swim in the rainforest.
   7. Stroll along Cape Tribulation Beach and walk to the lookout.
   8. Stop at Daintree Ice Cream Company for included tropical fruit ice cream.
   9. Return at 18:00 with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Snorkelling equipment
• Admission to attractions
• Professional guide and live commentary on board
• A glass of wine on the reef cruise

Important details

• Ages 4+ only. Children aged 4–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Do not feed marine animals, walk on coral or engage in activities that could damage the marine ecosystem.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.