TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

Travel to the Atherton Tablelands and visit Jaques Coffee Plantation. Enjoy a guided tour, coffee tasting and a sample of the estate’s famous coffee liqueur. Continue to the Curtain Fig Tree, renowned for its impressive aerial roots, before travelling to Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater lake, where lunch is served at the Lake Barrine Tearooms followed by a commentary cruise. We return to Cairns late this afternoon before enjoying dinner at the hotel.

Enjoy a relaxed start with a sightseeing tour of Cairns, followed by a visit to the Cairns Botanic Gardens. Visit the Cairns Aquarium, including the fascinating Turtle Hospital, before exploring the Tomb of the Pharaohs exhibition. This evening, enjoy dinner at Dundee’s Restaurant on the waterfront.

After breakfast we make our way to Kuranda. Travel aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway through spectacular rainforest, bridges, tunnels and the magnificent Barron Falls. Enjoy free time to explore the arts and crafts village of Kuranda and purchase lunch. Return via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, travelling 7.5 km above the World Heritage-listed rainforest canopy with a stop at a rainforest interpretative centre and boardwalk. Time is also available to visit the terminal coffee shop and gift shop. This afternoon we return to Cairns for the evening at leisure.

Travel north of Cairns to Hartley’s Crocodile Farm for a lagoon cruise with commentary on wetland habitats and guaranteed crocodile sightings. Your visit also includes a Cassowary presentation, guided wildlife walk and snake talk, followed by lunch. Continue to Port Douglas to tour the Forever Reef Project, a living coral biobank dedicated to preserving the genetic biodiversity of the world’s coral species. Dinner is at the hotel.

Hotel: Oaks Port Douglas Resort for 3 nights

Enjoy breakfast at the resort before travelling to the Daintree Rainforest. Visit Mossman Gorge, part of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, where ancient rainforest, crystal-clear streams and towering trees create one of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes. Enjoy a one-hour Daintree River cruise before lunch at the Daintree Teahouse Restaurant. Return to the resort, with the evening at leisure.

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Relax by the resort pool, stroll along beautiful Four Mile Beach, browse the boutiques of Macrossan Street or perhaps join one of the optional Great Barrier Reef cruises departing from the marina. Enjoy the day at your own pace before tonight’s unforgettable farewell experience. Tonight, we are dining out at the very special, Flames of the Forest Cultural Experience. Journey into Dreamtime legend and discover the magic of local indigenous culture. Joined by two Kuku Yalanji brothers who will share their remarkable culture with you during the evening including storytelling, didgeridoo playing and a song. This memorable night out includes a luxurious dinner by candlelight under the canopy and a delicious locally sourced banquet.

We have a leisurely breakfast before we complete our check-out procedures. We have some free time before transferring to the Cairns Airport. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to safely transfer you home, concluding this unforgettable holiday in Far North Queensland.