CAIRNS IN 2 DAYS - DOWN UNDER CRUISE & DIVE, KURANDA SCENIC RAIL & SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
Itinerary
**Timings confirmed at the time of booking.
Day 1
Check-In Time: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Departs: 8:00 AM sharp
Cruise Schedule
8:00 AM Depart Cairns on Evolution, their luxury reef vessel
10:30 AM Arrive at the first Outer Reef site (e.g., Saxon Reef or Hastings Reef)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Snorkelling / optional scuba diving / semi-submarine / relaxation
12:30 PM BBQ buffet lunch served onboard
1:00 PM Move to second reef site
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM More snorkelling / diving / exploring
3:00 PM Depart reef
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Arrive back in Cairns, enjoy a glass of wine & cheese platter en route
Day 2
Pickup & Skyrail
Pickup Time: ~9:30 AM (from your accommodation in Cairns)
Transfer to: Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
10:00 AM Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Glide over the rainforest with stops at:
• Red Peak Station (walks & ranger talks)
• Barron Falls Station (lookouts + waterfall views)
11:30 AM Arrive in Kuranda Village
Kuranda Village Free Time
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Free time to explore Kuranda
• Markets, cafes, Koala Gardens, Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird World, etc.
• Lunch at own expense
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Board Time: 2:00 PM (approx.)
Departure: 2:30 PM
Ride Time: ~1 hr 45 min
Route: Kuranda ➝ Freshwater ➝ Cairns (via historic rail bridges & waterfalls)
4:00 – 4:30 PM Arrive at Cairns Railway Station or Freshwater
Return transfer: Provided if booked with tour package
included with
Day 1: Evolution Reef Cruise
- Cruise onboard our super-yacht to two unique outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- 5 hours reef time at the outer reef
- Snorkelling and all equipment & floatation devices
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Delicious BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads. (special dietary catered for - contact reservations before travel)
- Tea & coffee provided
- Glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on return journey
- Experienced & professional dive instructors
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
Day 2: Skyrail and Kuranda Train
-Pick-up included Ex Cairns accommodation (from 09:30)
-Skyrail from Smithfield terminal to Kuranda (90 mins)
-Up to 3.5 hours of free time in Kuranda
-Kuranda attractions and lunch by own arrangements
- 15:30 Kuranda Scenic Rail ex Kuranda back to Cairns
- 17:25 Arrive Cairns Central Station
- Customers make own way back to their accommodation, by foot or a 5-10 minute taxi/uber to major inner-city hotels
excluded by
- Meals on Skyrail/Kuranda Day
- Accommodation on both days
Essential
Information
**Items to bring
Day 1- Reef Cruise
Hat & Sunscreen, Travel Voucher, Spare Clothes , Swimmers and a towel , Cash or Credit Card
Day 2- Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic train
Hat & Sunscreen, Small day bag , Comfortable clothing & footwear, Water bottle, Cash or Credit Card
Detailed Description
**Timings confirmed at the time of booking.
Day 1
Check-In Time: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM
Location: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Departs: 8:00 AM sharp
Cruise Schedule
8:00 AM Depart Cairns on Evolution, their luxury reef vessel
10:30 AM Arrive at the first Outer Reef site (e.g., Saxon Reef or Hastings Reef)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Snorkelling / optional scuba diving / semi-submarine / relaxation
12:30 PM BBQ buffet lunch served onboard
1:00 PM Move to second reef site
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM More snorkelling / diving / exploring
3:00 PM Depart reef
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Arrive back in Cairns, enjoy a glass of wine & cheese platter en route
Day 2
Pickup & Skyrail
Pickup Time: ~9:30 AM (from your accommodation in Cairns)
Transfer to: Skyrail Smithfield Terminal
10:00 AM Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Glide over the rainforest with stops at:
• Red Peak Station (walks & ranger talks)
• Barron Falls Station (lookouts + waterfall views)
11:30 AM Arrive in Kuranda Village
Kuranda Village Free Time
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Free time to explore Kuranda
• Markets, cafes, Koala Gardens, Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird World, etc.
• Lunch at own expense
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Board Time: 2:00 PM (approx.)
Departure: 2:30 PM
Ride Time: ~1 hr 45 min
Route: Kuranda ➝ Freshwater ➝ Cairns (via historic rail bridges & waterfalls)
4:00 – 4:30 PM Arrive at Cairns Railway Station or Freshwater
Return transfer: Provided if booked with tour package
