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The Big Cat is an air-conditioned 30 metre catamaran travelling to Green Island, 15 nautical miles (27 kilometres) from Cairns. Departing at 9:00am daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Passengers spend five and a half hours on Green...more info » |
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from $75.00
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A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 1.00pm allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5.00pm. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green...more info » |
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from $75.00
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A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9.00am allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 12.45pm. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green...more info » |
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from $75.00
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Big Cat's state of the art Reef Rocket catamaran travels from Cairns Marina to Green Island, 15 nautical miles (27 kilometres) from Cairns daily. Departing at 11:00am daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Passengers spend four hours on...more info » |
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from $105.00
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What better way to experience the Aussie bush, rainforest and spectacular views than on horseback with Blazing Saddles. Our horse-riding trails meander through beautiful bushland and rainforest, allowing you to get in amongst nature and experience...more info » |
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from $125.00
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Picture this, your zooming along our rainforest and adventure trails that zig zag their way across our property with friends, family and other fun loving people on your very own four wheeled motor bike!, also called an Quad bike or ATV which...more info » |
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from $215.00
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A fantastic morning horse ride through rainforest and Australian native forest, BBQ lunch, then off to Kuranda. In the afternoon it's back on tour in the hot seat of your own ATV fun machine. Tour commences with an exciting obstacle course. After...more info » |
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from $105.00
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What better way to experience the Aussie bush, rainforest and spectacular views than on horseback with Blazing Saddles. Our horse-riding trails meander through beautiful bushland and rainforest, allowing you to get in amongst nature and experience...more info » |
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from $125.00
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Picture this, your zooming along our rainforest and adventure trails that zig zag their way across our property with friends, family and other fun loving people on your very own four wheeled motor bike!, also called an Quad bike or ATV which...more info » |
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from $59.00
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M.V. CROCODILE EXPLORER is a modern, air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran providing the ultimate in cruising comfort. Departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, the three hour half day tour combines a cruise on Trinity Inlet as well as a tour...more info » |
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from $59.00
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M.V. CROCODILE EXPLORER is a modern, air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran providing the ultimate in cruising comfort. Departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, the three hour half day tour combines a cruise on Trinity Inlet as well as a tour...more info » |
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from $29.00
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What better way to start your weekend than with a sunset cruise aboard the M.V. Habitat Explorer, a modern, air-conditioned 14 metre catamaran providing the ultimate in cruising comfort. Departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns at 5.30pm...more info » |
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from $75.00
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Enjoy a Sunset Cruise aboard ‘MV Habitat Explorer’. You will be treated to a spectacular view of the Cairns CBD at sunset while enjoying a welcome drink from the fully licensed bar on board. After the cruise, take a leisurely stroll along the...more info » |
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from $215.00
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Our region is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Port Douglas specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful region offers...more info » |
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from $195.00
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Our region is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Port Douglas specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful region offers...more info » |
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from $295.00
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Cairns is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Cairns specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful region offers unrivalled...more info » |
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from $189.00
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Ocean Spirit Cruises is Cairns premier sailing company, offering guests a completely unique sailing experience to the Great Barrier Reef's most natural and pristine destinations. Ocean Spirit I is a luxury sailing catamaran that sails daily to...more info » |
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from $99.00
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Ocean Spirit Cruises takes you to natures most unique and stunning destinations on the Great Barrier Reef. We sail daily in style aboard luxury sailing catamarans. This tour gives you two distinctly different experiences to take home with you....more info » |
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from $89.00
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OCEAN SPIRIT CRUISES - A perfect way to end a perfect day - discover the delights of evening cruising with Ocean Spirit Cruises. Enjoy dinner on our luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. With a glass of champagne...more info » |
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from $199.00
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For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Quicksilver takes you to...more info » |
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from $142.00
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Imagine sailing aboard Wavedancer to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm thatched umbrella, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens alive with brilliantly coloured fishes... Low Isles Set like a...more info » |
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from $180.00
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Located out of Cairns, Reef Magic Cruises offer a full 5 hours to dive and snorkel at Australia's Latest Outer Barrier Reef Platform 'MARINE WORLD'. Cruises suit any person, family or group looking for personalised service and the ultimate Outer...more info » |
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from $180.00
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Discover the real reef as you join Sunlover Reef Cruises luxury day cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef by fast, air-conditioned catamaran. Departing daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the heart of Cairns, our Cruises offer the...more info » |
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from $99.00
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Come and join us, the traditional people of this land, in a specially crafted evening that lets you learn not only about Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture, but also experience it in the most powerful and personal way. Fire explosions, spectacular...more info » |
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from $149.00
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Daintree Rainforest and River Tours - All the wonders of this unique and exciting region awaits you on our first class, renowned "Northern Delights" exclusive tour itinerary - showing you the best Daintree scenery & attractions. We travel north...more info » |
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from $167.00
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A spectacular scenic Tablelands tour viewing Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, Waterfalls circuit, World Heritage Rainforests and Paronella Park and wildlife. Tours departing Cairns coast, our tour ascends the Lamb Range providing panoramic views...more info » |
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from $161.00
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Enjoy Cape Tribulation tours and have the ultimate rainforest experience - explore both the rainforest floor and make an easy ascent into the rainforest canopy to view World Heritage Listed Rainforest at its best! Departs from Cairns, Cairns...more info » |
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from $199.00
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Enjoy a great day touring the naturally air-conditioned Tablelands. Combine the Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail and travel to Kuranda village, a quaint little township in the rainforest, famous for its arts, crafts and Aboriginal artefacts....more info » |
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from $167.00
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Enjoy a great day touring the naturally air-conditioned Tablelands. Travel via Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda village, a quaint little township in the rainforest, famous for its arts, crafts and Aboriginal artefacts. Beyond Kuranda, our...more info » |
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from $121.00
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This tour is only available from Port Douglas. It departs from Port Douglas at approximately 8.45am and returns at approximately 2.15pm. The Daintree Rainforest and River Tour - All the wonders of this unique and exciting region awaits you...more info » |
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from $167.00
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Enjoy a great day touring the naturally air-conditioned Tablelands. Travel via Kuranda Scenic Train to Kuranda village, a quaint little township in the rainforest, famous for its arts, crafts and Aboriginal artefacts. Beyond Kuranda, our...more info » |
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from $125.00
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Today we have a later start from Cairns around 9am where we head south on a path less travelled to see a "birds eye" view of the protected wilderness of the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed National Park. Ascending the range, we arrive at the...more info » |

































