Tropical North Queensland Self Drive

Collect your rental car and begin your journey along the Great Barrier Reef Drive towards the seaside town of Port Douglas. On the way stop near Kuranda and board Skyrail gondola traversing World Heritage Listed rainforest. Journey along the boardwalks with your ranger guide and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre before arriving in Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Enjoy time at leisure in Kuranda before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of Queensland’s oldest railways. Marvel at the spectacular views as the train winds through the dense rainforest, traverses tumbling waterfalls and crosses dramatic gorges. On arrival at Freshwater Station, disembark and take the free transfer back to the Skyrail terminal and your vehicle. Continue onto Port Douglas. Spend three nights at Thala Beach Nature Reserve with breakfast included.

Collect your rental car and begin your journey along the Great Barrier Reef Drive towards the seaside town of Port Douglas. On the way stop near Kuranda and board Skyrail gondola traversing World Heritage Listed rainforest. Journey along the boardwalks with your ranger guide and visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre before arriving in Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Enjoy time at leisure in Kuranda before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of Queensland’s oldest railways. Marvel at the spectacular views as the train winds through the dense rainforest, traverses tumbling waterfalls and crosses dramatic gorges. On arrival at Freshwater Station, disembark and take the free transfer back to the Skyrail terminal and your vehicle. Continue onto Port Douglas. Spend three nights at Thala Beach Nature Reserve with breakfast included.

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Enjoy an authentic sailing experience on the Great Barrier Reef, following the coastline and views of the Daintree mountains. Once at the protected Coral Cays, you’ll be able to snorkelling over the pristine coral reef with a qualified marine biologist or a glass bottom boat tour is also on offer. Soak up the sun, peace and tranquillity and swim in turquoise clear waters. A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas & coffees will compliment a day of adventure and relaxation.

Spend the morning at leisure enjoying the many delights of beautiful Port Douglas. With a plethora of cafes, galleries, boutique shops and not forgetting the world famous 4-mile beach, this seaside town offers something for everybody. Alternatively, enjoy an optional scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest offering a different perspective on these two natural wonders (additional cost applies). Later this afternoon head down to Port Douglas Marina where you will board a luxury sailing vessel. Sail through the Dickson Inlet of Port Douglas and out over the Coral Sea where you will enjoy canapes as you watch the sun set over the glistening water.

Spend the morning at leisure enjoying the many delights of beautiful Port Douglas. With a plethora of cafes, galleries, boutique shops and not forgetting the world famous 4-mile beach, this seaside town offers something for everybody. Alternatively, enjoy an optional scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest offering a different perspective on these two natural wonders (additional cost applies). Later this afternoon head down to Port Douglas Marina where you will board a luxury sailing vessel. Sail through the Dickson Inlet of Port Douglas and out over the Coral Sea where you will enjoy canapes as you watch the sun set over the glistening water.

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Depart Port Douglas and travel north into a pristine area of natural beauty, the Daintree Rainforest. On the way stop at Mossman Gorge and join an Aboriginal led morning dreamtime gorge walk. Walk through the dramatic rainforest and learn about traditional plant use, identify bush food and hear enchanting stories of this ancient landscape and its relationship with the local Indigenous communities. Refresh yourself with a swim in a natural swimming hole before enjoying traditional bush tea and damper. Continue on to your accommodation in the rainforest, the perfect place to stay for close encounters with Australia’s outdoors. Spend two nights at Daintree Eco Lodge with breakfast included.

Spend the day at leisure either enjoying a guided rainforest walk or cruise down the Daintree River. Alternatively you may choose to embark on a voyage of adventure and fly through the treetops over cascading rivers on a jungle surfing canopy tour.

Spend the day at leisure either enjoying a guided rainforest walk or cruise down the Daintree River. Alternatively you may choose to embark on a voyage of adventure and fly through the treetops over cascading rivers on a jungle surfing canopy tour.

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Set off on a drive into the heart of the Atherton Tablelands offering a different perspective and experience of Queensland. Your accommodation this evening is uniquely situated beside the World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Parks and offers an unforgettable tropical bush experience. Keep watch for the smallest and most primitive kangaroo in the world, the musky rat-kangaroo, and also the colourful king parrot and rainbow lorikeet. Spend time admiring the rainforest scenery from your treehouse or explore one of the many nearby rainforest walking tracks. Spend two nights at Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat with breakfast included.

Enjoy the serene quiet of the Atherton Tablelands perhaps visiting waterfalls such as Millaa Millaa falls as you explore at leisure.

Enjoy the serene quiet of the Atherton Tablelands perhaps visiting waterfalls such as Millaa Millaa falls as you explore at leisure.

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Drive the short distance to Cairns and return your hire car before continuing with your onward journey.