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Far North Queensland Hiking

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Port Douglas: Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge Tour

1. Port Douglas: Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge Tour

Experience the Daintree Rainforest on a guided tour to the Mossman Gorge, Alexandra Lookout, Cape Tribulation, Noah Valley, and Gateway to Paradise. Spot native wildlife, swim in a rainforest stream, cruise the Daintree river, and enjoy lunch surrounded by rainforest.  Get picked up at your hotel and stop at the renowned Mossman Gorge, the first sight on your Daintree Forest tour. Embark on a guided walk and then hop aboard a river cruise on the Daintree River, home to the elusive estuarine crocodile.  Observe stunning native and migratory bird life, butterflies, and breathtaking scenery. Cross the Daintree River, journey to Alexandra Lookout, and enjoy sweeping views extending from the Daintree River Estuary to the Coral Sea. Stop for morning tea, muffins, biscuits, and coffee. Continue on to Cape Tribulation, with a stop at Kulki Lookout for unparalleled views of the rainforest and beach. Discover Noah Valley, a World Heritage private property that plays host to some of the most spectacular, pristine rainforests found anywhere in the world. Take a stroll along the Gateway to Paradise and see one of the most primitive flowering plants still in existence. Enjoy a swim in a crystal-clear rainforest stream while your lunch is prepared in a private retreat. Savor steak, fish, or a vegetarian option, served with salad, bread, and fruit. Follow lunch with an interpretive guided rainforest walk through the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. Discover how all living parts of the rainforest depend on each other for survival. Conclude the tour with a visit to Daintree Ice Cream Company.

Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

2. Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure

Discover the Whitsunday Islands National Park and beautiful Whitehaven Beach on this 10-hour cruise. Sit onboard the spacious deck in the sun and enjoy refreshments and morning tea. Upon arriving at the famous Whitehaven Beach, you'll see the Hill Inlet lookout, one of the most photographed locations in Australia. Enjoy morning tea and a guided walk following the path and history of the Whitsunday traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Your guide will lead you right to the lookout and that picture postcard view. Learn about the history and flora from the informative displays along the way that provide an insight into this picturesque area. Spend the rest of your day relaxing on Whitehaven Beach and playing beach games, with wetsuit hire included. Tuck into a delicious gourmet lunch. Alcoholic beverages and refreshments served throughout the day are all included. Award-winning Airlie Beach restaurants are the caterers for the cruise, which is licensed to serve beer and wine from 11:00 AM. Enjoy afternoon tea before the thrill of sailing on the way home as you reminisce on your perfect day in paradise.

Whitsundays Camira Sailing Adventure from Daydream Island

3. Whitsundays Camira Sailing Adventure from Daydream Island

Discover the Whitsunday Islands National Park and beautiful Whitehaven Beach on this 10-hour cruise. You will sit onboard a spacious deck in the sun whilst enjoying refreshments and morning tea. Upon arriving at the famous Whitehaven Beach, you'll see the Hill Inlet lookout, one of the most photographed locations in Australia. From here you will enjoy a guided walk following the path and history of the Whitsunday's traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Your guide will lead you right to the lookout where you will be greeted by that picture postcard view. You can learn about the history, flora, and stories, from the informative displays along the way that provide an insight into this picturesque area. You will then spend the rest of your day snorkeling alongside loggerhead turtles and stingrays on the turquoise inner reef. Later, you can tuck into a delicious BBQ lunch. Alcoholic beverages and refreshments served throughout the day are all included. Award-winning Airlie Beach restaurants will be your caterers for the cruise, which is licensed to serve beer and wine from 11:00AM. You can enjoy afternoon tea before the thrill of sailing on the way home, as you reminisce on your perfect day in paradise.

Chillagoe Caves and Outback from Cairns Full-Day Tour

4. Chillagoe Caves and Outback from Cairns Full-Day Tour

Discover the Chillagoe Caves and the Outback on a tour alongside a licensed local guide. Enjoy striking natural landscapes, lunch at a 100-year-old pub, and learn about Aboriginal culture. Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. After being picked up, ascend the McAllister Ranges and head west through Mareeba embarking on a remarkable journey back to prehistoric times, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. The first stop is for morning tea at Skybury Coffee Plantation for tea, coffee and a light morning tea snack while enjoying the serenity and views. There is also time to stroll and purchase something from the gift shop if you wish. Then, travel through historical towns and rolling hills rich in minerals eventually giving way to towering limestone karsts scattered around Chillagoe. Travel out to Chillagoe while listening to the informative commentary by your guide who will share information about the region's wildlife, history, and Aboriginal culture. Explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with an expert local guide, visit Balancing Rock for an amazing photo opportunity and see and learn about aboriginal rock art. Visit the remains of the once-mighty smelters to ponder what it was like working there before heading to an iconic 100-year-old Aussie pub for lunch. After lunch and a visit to the local souvenir shop, head back towards the East Coast, stopping at Granite Gorge where you get up close to the wild rock wallabies who inhabit the area. The tour then returns down the range to Cairns.

Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure

5. Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure

Experience a memorable day tour to Whitehaven from Airlie Beach. On the scenic journey over, you'll pass many spectacular Whitsunday islands, cross the Whitsunday Passage and cruise the full length of Whitehaven Beach. The fast vessel glides through the water and will keep you safe and dry in any conditions. There is space to sit upstairs with the captain, inside the saloon or on the main deck. A bar service and toilets are also on board.  The tour spends 5-hours at Whitehaven's North and South Beaches. Here, enjoy an Aussie Beach BBQ consisting of satisfying steaks, sausages, chili rissoles, salads, and tropical fruits. Enjoy your meal in the shade of the trees, or dine on the sand. There is proper crockery and cutlery too. Share your dining experience amongst the wildlife including goannas and birdlife. The day tour also visits Hill Inlet Lookout for the spectacular and outstanding views, so don't forget your camera. After a full day of exploration, return to Airlie Beach for the end of the tour.

Mackay: Wallabies Viewing Beach Sunrise Trip in Mackay

6. Mackay: Wallabies Viewing Beach Sunrise Trip in Mackay

The most picturesque time to see the wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at Cape Hillsborough is at Sunrise. Get up close and personal with these iconic Australian marsupials, waking up early is worth it! Learn and reflect on our role in preserving and protecting Australia's natural beauty with your local guide. After being collected from Mackay, you will arrive at the national park at dawn to catch a glimpse of the wallabies and kangaroos that come to the shoreline to feed on mangrove seed pods washed up by the tide. Spend time walking along the shoreline and taking in all the beauty of the sunrise. The 23-seater air-conditioned bus allows a comfortable adventure in a small group environment as you travel to explore the Cape Hillsborough National Park, where the rainforest meets the sea. Departs: Sep - Mar 4am/Apr - Aug 5am Returns: Approx 9am/10am

From Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Hinterland and Beach Bus Tour

7. From Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Hinterland and Beach Bus Tour

Make the most of your Whitsunday Islands holiday by taking some time to explore the verdant hinterlands as well. Get picked up directly at your hotel in Airlie Beach for an excursion to the cool Cedar Creek Falls, Cape Gloucester's quiet coast, a local coffee plantation, and a secluded beach. Ride on an air-conditioned bus from your accommodation toward your very first stop: Cedar Creek Falls. Take a dip in the freshwater swimming hole, gaze at the seasonal waterfall, and hike to the top of the falls for an amazing panoramic view of the area. Move on to a coffee plantation for an optional. morning tea at your own expense. Meet the birds and animals in the menagerie before heading over to your next location. Stop for a break at Cape Gloucester and purchase lunch at the resort if you're feeling hungry. Finally, relax on a secluded beach away from the crowds of the Whitsundays. Head back to your hotel and arrive by 2 pm to take advantage of the rest of the day.

Cairns: 6-Hour Canyoning Tour to Crystal Canyon

8. Cairns: 6-Hour Canyoning Tour to Crystal Canyon

Meet your guides and head towards your destination at the Crystal Canyon Waterfalls. Receive instructions on rappelling techniques on the safety of the flat ground.  Start your adventure near the top of the gorge and abseil into the freshwater. From here you can swim, walk over rocky gorges, and through the tropical rain forest, leap off rocks into the deep pools below and canyon through Crystal Canyon.  Don’t worry, anyone with a reasonable fitness level will love this adventure. Enjoy a snack and relax while taking in this beautiful area that nature provides. After this, head back to Cairns and you'll be dropped off at your accommodation.  The qualified guides have vast experience in canyoning and show the highest professionalism to ensure you have a safe and fun day.

From Cairns: Daintree National Park Private Tour

9. From Cairns: Daintree National Park Private Tour

Start with pickup from your accomodation in Carins at 7:30 AM. Begin a journey heading North along the Great Barrier Reef Drive with beautiful coastal views of the Coral Sea. Upon arrival at the park embark on a Daintree River wildlife cruise. This 2-hour cruise is full of opportunities to observe and photograph some of the most primitive forms of animal and plant life in the world. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at the Daintree Tea House. Lunch has an exotic theme with the outside dining area secluded in the rainforest with beautiful views of tropical rainforest and continuous sounds of birds and nature.  After lunch travel to Mossman Gorge. Go on an ancient journey to witness the evolutionary complexities of the rainforest. The gorge has multiple trails for you to explore with your guide. Enjoy up to 4.5 kilometers of quiet walking tracks within the World Heritage Area, and take some time to swim in the incredible freshwater gorge. After a full day of exploring the park, be returned to your accommodation at 5:30 PM.

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The staff were really nice and friendly and although it was probably more of a young persons cruise as a family we were catered for and included. The views were incredible and lived up to expectations the only downside was the snorkelling was in deep open water so not really suitable for the small children and it was quite a rough sea that day as well.

Sailing with Camira was an excellent experience from start to finish. The crew were friendly, entertaining and helpful. Non stop food, drink and information. Great size boat with lots of room indoors and out. Smooth sailing. The tour was 10 hours of bliss costing Whitehaven beach and snorkelling.

Just a wonderful day all round. Staff were lovely and the boat was great. My husband suffers from sea sickness and this boat was awesome for that. He felt good and really enjoyed it.

Would highly recommend-Robert bus driver very entertaining and knowledgeable- great tour

Was a great way to see the whitsundays - plus the food was delicious!!