What to do and see in North Queensland, Queensland: The Best Bus Tours

October 24, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in North Queensland, Australia including Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise, Kuranda tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail, Full Day Tour in the Daintree , Ngana Julaymba Dungay - Full Day, Port on a Plate Chef Guided Food & Farm Tour, Boutique Atherton Tablelands Small-Group Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Cairns, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge Small-Group Day Tour , Afternoon Half-Day Daintree Rainforest and River Tour, Atherton Tablelands Small-Group Food & Wine Tasting Tour from Port Douglas, Full Day Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour.
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1. Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

Cairns Discovery Tours
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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

Reviewed By Alex B

We enjoyed the whole tour , in particular Palm Cove. The Driver/ Tour Guide, Eric was knowledgeable and informative and was fun to be with. Thankyou Eric.

2. Kuranda tour via Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Rail

Cairns Custom Tours
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This small-group tour includes transfers from your port or hotel to the amazing Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you will glide over the rainforest canopy as you make your way to Red Peak Station. From there explore the World Heritage listed rainforest before re-boarding to the Barron Falls. View the magnificent Barron Gorge, falls & visit the Rainforest Interpretive Centre before re-boarding the cableway and making your way to Kuranda. You will be met there and transferred to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest (if you prefer, take a five-minute walk). There you will have two hours to eat, shop and explore. Later, make your way to the nearby Kuranda Railway Station to board the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a journey through the rainforest over 37 bridges & through 15 tunnels. From Freshwater Station you will be transferred back to your hotel or port. Alternatively, you may choose to travel onwards to Cairns Station and walk to your city accommodation.

Inclusions: Pick-up from and drop-off to your port by air-conditioned bus., Kuranda map and visitors guide., One way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda., Two hours free time to explore Kuranda village & famous Heritage Markets., One-way journey on the Kuranda Scenic Rail departing Kuranda at 2pm.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Birdworld (approx. AU$19/adult, AU$9.50/child), Butterfly Sanctuary (approx. AU$20/adult, AU$10/child), Kuranda Koala Gardens (approx. AU$19/adult and AU$9.50/child)

Reviewed By C9985YMgreg

Had a great day, our tour guide Michael was fantastic and was so informative in all aspects of the area and very attentive. I would recommend to anyone who wants to do this tour.

3. Full Day Tour in the Daintree

Daintree Discovery Tours
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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

Reviewed By P3793EDamyp

Our driver Kim was entertaining and had lots of local knowledge. The river cruise was great where we saw a crocodile and some amazing species of birds. Really good coffee and house made scones for morning tea, then a fun 4WD through the rainforest to the waterfall. The fish and turtles come right up to the edge! Push yourself to get in the water too, it’s well worth it!

4. Ngana Julaymba Dungay - Full Day

Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia Walkabout Cultural Adventures
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Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We All Going Daintree Spend the day with a local Aboriginal tour guide, learning about culturally significant areas and the relationships the Kuku Yalanji still have with their land. Learn the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Guided walk through the rainforest and coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, collect shellfish and try traditional Aboriginal hunting practices, have a go at spear throwing and if you are lucky, catch a mud crab. Complete the adventure by cooling off in a pristine freshwater stream.

Inclusions: Cold meat & salad wraps prepared fresh daily, bottled water and morning/afternoon tea, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Q7624ZApeterk

Our guide Juan was terrific. Knowledgeable and engaging, he answered many questions enthusiastically and gave us great insight into his mob from this region. Great information about First Nation’s care and use of country, traditions and history of the area. Spotted a large crocodile in the surf (from well up the beach), saw a large cassowary on one of the walks and had a great lunch at Cape Trib. Practiced spear throwing and checked out the stunning ice creams at the Daintree Ice Cream Company. A great day. Thanks Juan. Peter and Jill

5. Port on a Plate Chef Guided Food & Farm Tour

Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia Port on a Plate
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A food experience like no other. Our chef will take you on a guided tour of the Port Douglas region, collecting fresh produce from local farms for a delicious lunch. Take in the tropical scenery. Meet local farmers.Taste chocolate and tropical fruit wines. Enjoy a three course BBQ lunch starring Barramundi. Sharing the experience with a small group of people guarantees a personal experience. We are passionate about the region and it's produce and love sharing it with visitors. Vegetarians are also catered for. Farm and cellar door sales available. Please note that the tour generally operates Tuesday to Saturday only due to farm closures on other days - see full availability when booking.

Inclusions: Transfers, entry to farms, chocolate tasting, wine tasting and lunch.

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Reviewed By Wendy S

Great way to see and taste some local produce. Pete was a fantastic host and can cook pretty well too. Served us some great food

6. Boutique Atherton Tablelands Small-Group Food and Wine Tasting Tour from Cairns

Brett's Outback Tasting Adventures
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This boutique food and wine experience from Cairns 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 Plantation 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 Coffee or Skybury Coffee Plantations for 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: Breakfast, Buffet lunch, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Georgia H

Brett is a first class guide, sharing his knowledge and passion for the area. It is a great way to explore the tablelands and benefit from local knowledge of the best places to go. Great group of fellow travellers also helped and we had enormous fun and didn't let the rainy weather dampen our spirits. Highly recommended!

7. Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge Small-Group Day Tour

Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia Tony's Tropical Tours
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A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the vehicle and more time visiting 'must do' Daintree as well as a private World Heritage Listed location in the heart of The Daintree Rainforest . As a multiple award winner of 'Best Rainforest Tour' and 'Best Rainforest Guide", we pride on excellent and personal service. Tony's Tropical Tours has now been recognised as a "Safe Travels" Quality Tourism Accredited Business in alignment with the globally recognised World Tourism Council for the COVID Clean protocols.

Inclusions: Morning Tea - Muffin biscuits, plunged coffee, Daintree Tea, water, Due to COVID19 requirements our BBQ lunch will now be individually served (not a buffet style) followed by fruit. Vegetarian/vegan/gluten/lactose free catered for-please advise., Entry to Noah Valley - World Heritage Listed Private Rainforest Retreat., Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, All National Park Fees, Umbrellas - Insect Repellent - Filtered water on board -, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/Guide with live commentary on board and throughout the day

Exclusions: Daintree Ice Cream - due to the many dietary restrictions

Reviewed By A4600KSbrianl

Our party of four went on the day long adventure with our tour guide Rob. We started off with the drive to Mossman Gorge to see the beauty and tranquility on show (plus the fairly large orb weaver spider outside the building .... not for the faint hearted). Then onto the river cruise on the Daintree to see a few crocodiles. After a couple of other stops we made it to our lunch time destination where we were served a good lunch for some hungry travellers. The 2nd last destination was up to Cape Tribulation. The beauty and serenity of this location must be enjoyed if you are in FNQ. Final destination was to Daintree Ice Cream for a very delicious tasting and then homeward bound. A great day with some incredible scenery, wildlife and locations. A special shout-out to our tour guide Rob who kept us informed all trip with historical tales, jokes and music ..... 5 stars to you ... you made the day ????????????????????. Don’t miss this part of Australia’s beauty if you can

8. Afternoon Half-Day Daintree Rainforest and River Tour

Daintree Discovery Tours
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This is a great way to see the Daintree Rainforest and river if you only have a short time available, or if you love a good sleep in!

Inclusions: Scrumptious scones, jam and cream, along with any beveridge (non alcoholic) of your choice.

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Reviewed By P3793EDamyp

Our driver Kim was entertaining and had lots of local knowledge. The river cruise was great where we saw a crocodile and some amazing species of birds. Really good coffee and house made scones for morning tea, then a fun 4WD through the rainforest to the waterfall. The fish and turtles come right up to the edge! Push yourself to get in the water too, it’s well worth it!

9. Atherton Tablelands Small-Group Food & Wine Tasting Tour from Port Douglas

Brett's Outback Tasting Adventures
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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)

Reviewed By A419RPbillp

Brett provided an informative and entertaining tour of the tablelands food bowl. We visited food producing areas, cafes, wineries and even had a nice refreshment while looking out for Egor the platypus.

10. Full Day Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

Daintree Tours
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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

Reviewed By atravellerBrisbane

Interesting small bus tour with plenty of time to stretch your legs. Experiencing the rainforest in the wet seemed to make it 'come alive' for me. Our guide, Randall, was knowledgeable, informative, observant and appeared passionate about his job. His talks were interesting & he pointed out some creatures that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. He was also able to direct a laser light, without disturbing the creature, when they were hard to spot. The Daintree river cruise was exciting, our Captain found a number of crocodiles for us to observe in their natural habitat. His knowledge of the surrounds was impressive and he passed this on in an interesting way. We passed a few other bus loads of Tony's Tours and I noticed that the guides would inform their colleagues of anything interesting that they'd spotted. We've seen some of the territory we covered on this tour before without a guide and it made us appreciate how much we'd missed previously.

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