The 10 Best Day Trips from in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

Explore the highlights of Cairns by combining an afternoon city tour with an evening dinner cruise on the Spirit of Cairns. Your knowledgeable, local guide will help you discover this tropical city with a visit to the Cairns Museum, St Monica's Cathedral where you will marvel at the world’s largest themed stained-glass windows, guided tour of the Flecker Botanic Gardens (afternoon tea included). Lower Barron Gorge, Surprise Creek Falls and beautiful Palm Cove Beach, Return to Cairns to set sail aboard a newly refurbished, 26-metre catamaran as you cruise the calm waters of Trinity Inlet while enjoying live entertainment and a panoramic sunset. 3 course dinner (set menu included)

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup, Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 course dinner menu, Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Your Tropical North Queensland experience should be exciting, enjoyable and most of all informative.  When you choose your trip, you will want to go with people who give you personalised and " that little bit extra " special service and local knowledge.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Beverages, Buffet lunch, Afternoon tea, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: We include all food, beverages and fees and charges

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters and taste some tempting tropical fruit. Our exclusive permit allows us to visit areas not open to the public, while your naturalist guide will provide informative commentary. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Local guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The highlight of your vacation! Our itinerary has been carefully crafted to provide you with the very best of the Daintree while staying one step ahead of the crowds. Our slightly earlier departure time means that we are the first (and sometimes only) ones at key locations - giving you time to fully immerse yourself in the experience. We visit all the must-see sites as well as a few local secrets and prioritise time spent in nature. Our highly-trained guides are renown for their dedication and passion and go above and beyond to provide each person with an unforgettable day. In order to ensure comfort, safety and quality guiding we cap our guest numbers at 11. Daintree Wonder Tours is a multi-award-winning, locally owned and operated family business that allows you to explore the area through the eyes of those that love and know it best.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Wet weather gear (umbrellas/pochos) provided, We do not provide bottled water because of environmental reasons, however fresh drinking water is available on board (you can use our cups or bring your own drink bottle to refill)., Freshly made fruit gelato/sorbets from the Daintree Ice Cream Co., All Fees and Taxes, A portion of our profits will be donated to Wildlife Rescue., Air-conditioned vehicle

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*Moderate Fitness, River Stream to cross On this one-day tour, you will enjoy two (2) magical fresh water swimming holes and waterfalls, hidden in a serene rain forest, surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain ranges, there is an abundance of colourful volcanic rock pools. We spend most of the day in the pristine Eungella National Park known as the “Land of the Clouds” by local Aboriginal tribes, experiencing two of our largest Waterfalls and Swimming holes - Aurelien Waterfall & Wheel of Fire Waterfall. Guests can relax, swim, explore the surrounds and for the elusive Platypus. We often see and hear a variety of birds, including the Eungella Honey Eater, found only in this national park! The walks have an abundance of fascinating trees, plants, berries, mushrooms, fungi and all the different shapes and colours on this tour. Optional extra: Enjoy a glide through the rain forest canopy with Forest Flying Get your cameras ready from some of the most beautiful places in the world!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch can be purchased at one of our stops along the way and enjoyed at the waterfalls - or bring your own picnic lunch !

Experience this magnificent area rather than just looking, all in the comfort of our Luxury 8 seater Mercedes Valente. Daintree Discovery Tours will take you to “The most picturesque locations in the Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River, and Cassowary Falls”!

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Insect repellent, Raincoat (if required), Use of binoculars and books

Exclusions: Swimwear and towel, Hat and sunscreen, Expense for ice-creams

Value for Money! Offering the most time at two iconic Whitsunday locations - Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, with the best Beach BBQ in the Whitsundays! Included in fare - BBQ lunch, Stinger suits, am & pm tea, and Courtesy transfers from your accommodation. Visit both North & South Whitehaven Beaches and Hill Inlet Beach. Whitehaven Beach South for approx 2.5hrs with Beach BBQ lunch, steaks, salads etc. Choose to swim in the crystal clear waters, sunbathe, chill or take the optional hike to Whitehaven Lookout. Hill Inlet Lookout and Hill Inlet Beach for approx 2.5hrs, a spectacular view from the lookout and an awesome experience at beach level. This boat itself has indoor, semi-outdoor and rooftop seating, licensed bar and toilets. One of very few fast boats that you can move around when underway! This company is the longest running day tour to Whitehaven Beach, family operated by two Airlie Beach locals Capt. Dan and Capt. Shane, both providing Australian personal service.

Inclusions: BBQ lunch | Steak-Sausage-burger cooked to order | Salad and fruits, Morning Tea and Coffee | Afternoon Cheese and biscuits., Complimentary Transfers from your Hotel | Accommodation., Refill Water station., Stinger Suits in stinger season.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Soft drinks and bottled water (available for purchase), Winter Suits (optional & available for hire)

Eat your way through the day starting with This boutique food and wine experience from Port Douglas will be tasting some of the best food and wine that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer. First stop is a Private Property for a 3 course breakfast at a Davidson Plum and finger lime farm with stunning views, then to Nerada Tea Plantaation for unique Tea and local cheeses and Tree Kangaroo spotting. Lunch at the Platypus Park to watch them play and try Kangaroo, Crocodile and other delicacies Visit a working dairy farm and sample their chocolates, stop in for seasonal fruit tasting and Macadamia nuts. Then a tipple or 2 at Mt Uncle distillery, and last stop of the day at either Jaques or Skybury Coffee Plantation for local coffee and tea with some delicious scones jam and cream. You will be taken through a variety of contrasting landscapes, relax as we taste our way around the regions 'Food Bowl.' 8 Unique gourmet Stops!The maximum participants for this tour is 12.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Food and wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Small tastings of wines, liqueurs, beer and spirits

Exclusions: Additional Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Experience the magnificent and untouched UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, the oldest living rainforest in the world, on a day trip from Port Douglas. Spot crocodiles in the wild on a river cruise, sample locally made tropical fruit ice creams, marvel at the beauty of this World Heritage-listed site from Alexandra Lookout and take in the rainforest from the forest floor with informative guided walks. If you are lucky you may just spot a cassowary. The maximum participants for this tour is 11.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch and Snacks as well as Coffee & Tea, Driver/guide with Live commentary on board, River cruise spotting crocodiles, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Drinks, Ice Cream from Daintree Ice Cream Company

At Cairns To Cooktown 4WD Tours, we offer fun, interesting and informative day tours in our purpose built air conditioned 4WD coach. Having crossed the mighty Daintree River on a vehicle ferry, we head North through the lush, ancient Daintree Rainforest where we enjoy a stroll on secluded Thornton Beach. We now tackle the iconic 4WD Bloomfield Track taking in the wonderful sights along the way, before we arrive at the histiric 1875 Lions Den Hotel for a well earned "coldy". Shortly after we arrive in the charming settlement of Cooktown and take in the amazing Endeavour River, Grassy Hill Lookout & of course Capatain James Cook's monument. We'll buy you a tasty pub lunch at the 1874 Cooktown Hotel, better known these days at The Top Pub, before we head to the best regional museum in Australia, The James Cook Museum, where we'll take care of your admission. Heading home via the inland, outback route we stop at the mysterious Black Mountains and the remote Palmer River Goldfields.

Inclusions: You'll enjoy a tasty old fashion pub lunch with a beer or glass of wine at the historic Cooktown Hotel, better known these days as The Top Pub., Your admission to Cooktown's James Cook Museum. , We'll provide you with iced coffee, cold bottled water & snack bars throughout your day

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