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
**Full day Great Barrier Reef Tour Snorkelling from Cairns
Evolution is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, high-speed 35-metre superyacht, with a cruising speed of 30 knots, providing a comfortable, safe and luxurious reef cruise from Cairns. You will spend five hours visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef Destinations (Norman OR Saxon and Hastings Reef).
After cruising for 80 minutes, we reach the first reef location to being your reef adventure snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef! Explore the magical underwater world, spotting an abundance of colourful fish, coral and marine life. If you are interested in diving, you can add up to 3 introductory or certified scuba dives at checkout.
With all that snorkelling, you will have worked up an appetite. While you were in the water, the crew were busy preparing a delicious BBQ lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian options and a variety of salads.
After lunch, it is time to snorkel the second location on the reef tour, Hastings Reef. Keen to stay dry? No problem! You can laze around on one of our three sun decks for the afternoon. Then, it's time to cruise back to Cairns with a glass of complimentary wine and a snack to cheers to a great day on the Great Barrier Reef with Evolution.
**Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Cableway
Kuranda Scenic Railway is the original scenic rail journey to Kuranda. This spectacular experience travels over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North Queensland’s pioneers over 100 years ago. Traversing the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park this is one of the world’s great railway journeys. After free time in Kuranda, skim the Rainforest as you return via Skyrail Cableway. Now includes the opportunity to experience THE EDGE LOOKOUT overlooking famous Barron Falls!
