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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!
Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning Rainforestation including Army Duck tour, the Koala and Wildlife Park, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, lunch, the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns
Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran. Home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, surrounded by abundant marine life. Full and half day options available. Your day can be as active or as relaxing as you choose. As a Great Adventures guest, you’ll also be able to enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island’s unique rainforest flora. The island’s well appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, plus restaurant and retail outlets. A delicious range of lunch and snacks can be purchased from the island’s food and refreshment outlets.
Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns
With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience (up to 7 hours). You will have the choice of a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or snorkelling equipment. As a Great Adventures guest, you’ll also be able to enjoy many exclusive inclusions such as the use of the island swimming pool and a self guided eco island walk to discover some of the island’s unique rainforest flora. The island’s well appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, plus restaurant and retail outlets. A delicious range of lunch and snacks can be purchased from the island’s food and refreshment outlets. Advanced Ecotourism Certification.
Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruises
From Port of Airlie, journey across the Whitsunday Passage and into this amazing tropical paradise – a scenic sequence of remote waterways and hidden bays. On the southern shores of Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 Whitsunday isles, famous Whitehaven Beach is a regular on lists of ‘World’s Best Beaches’. Wander along the sand, hike the short Solway Circuit for some show-stopping views, or cool off in the gently lapping water before your return cruise.
Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld
Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon. Your day includes: - Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef - 4 hours at Hardy Reef - Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits - Access to underwater observatory - Semi-submarine guided tour - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns
Experience the rainforest beauty of Tropical North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a journey on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll have free time in the village of Kuranda to browse its markets, have lunch or visit wildlife attractions like Birdworld or Kuranda Koala Gardens or choose the option including Rainforestation Nature Park. (Food, drinks and activities in Kuranda are at your own expense)
40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Cairns
The 40 minute Great Barrier Reef Flight is the perfect way to see and gain a full appreciation of the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef. The best time to fly is between 09:30 a.m. and 02:30 p.m. to see the wonderful colours of the Great Barrier Reef. The flight is adequate to gain a feel for the size and structure of the Great Barrier Reef, the 40 minute flight adds that little bit more for those wanting to snap those extra few pics to their portfolio.
Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise
View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting three different dive sites you'll discover the abundant marine life and diversity of coral which the Great Barrier Reef is world-famous for. This experience is best suited to people who are confident in the water.
Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS" Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time. Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
Attractions in Queensland
- Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
- Whitehaven Beach
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island)
- Hill Inlet
- Heart Reef
- Mossman Gorge
- Daintree Rainforest
- Whitsunday Passage
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Fraser Island
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Fitzroy Island
- Agincourt Reefs
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Hamilton Island
- Brisbane River
- Noosa Everglades
- Lake McKenzie
- Kuranda Koala Gardens
- RainForeStation Nature Park
- Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain
- Maheno Shipwreck
- Sea World Gold Coast
- Eli Creek
- Tamborine National Park
- Birdworld Kuranda
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Springbrook National Park
- Central Station Rainforest
- Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast
- 75 Mile Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Atherton Tablelands
- Story Bridge
- The Pinnacles
- Australia Zoo
- Michaelmas Cay
- The Original Eumundi Markets
- Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
- Wheel of Brisbane
- North Stradbroke Island (Straddie)
- Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
- Cairns Aquarium
- Paronella Park
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Granite Gorge Nature Park
- Cairns Botanic Gardens