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Far North Queensland Private tours

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Cairns Airport: Shared/Private Transfer to/from Port Douglas

1. Cairns Airport: Shared/Private Transfer to/from Port Douglas

Benefit from an affordable way to travel between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas with a shared or private transfer service. Start or finish your trip to Port Douglas with a hassle-free transfer between Cairns Domestic Airport (CNS) and your accommodation. Ride in a shared or private transfer and take in the views of the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Meet your driver at the Cairns Domestic Terminal and make your way to the vehicle. Load up your luggage and start your trip to your accommodation in Port Douglas. Finish your holiday at ease with a shared or private transfer from your accommodation in Port Douglas to Cairns Domestic Airport.

Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour with Whitehaven Landing

2. Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour with Whitehaven Landing

When you see it from the air it’s easy to understand why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The amazing array of colors is something that’s best experienced on a helicopter tour. This 2.5-hour program begins with a scenic helicopter flight, taking you to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll also have fantastic views of the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach. In addition to seeing it all from above, you’ll land at Whitehaven Beach, where you’ll have 90 minutes to explore Australia's finest beach at your leisure. Sights you’ll see during the tour include Shute Harbour, Hamilton Island, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef, Hook Reef, Hayman Island, Hook Island and Daydream Island.

Port Douglas: Wildlife Habitat Swim with Crocodiles

3. Port Douglas: Wildlife Habitat Swim with Crocodiles

Take a swim with the mighty Estuarine Crocodile at Wildlife Habitat’s CrocArena. This incredible opportunity to dive into the territory of saltwater crocodiles, the only one of its kind in Queensland, allows you to look directly into the eyes of these apex predators and live to tell the tale. Visit CrocArena at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas to start your incredibly thrilling, but always safe, swim with saltwater crocodiles.  After getting ready in the convenient changing room, it’s time to dive straight in. You’ll be just inches away from these crocs, which have an average size of 4.5 meters. Watch in awe as these massive beasts display natural predatory behavior, while our keepers are above you, tempting the crocs' tastebuds with bait. The swimming pool provides a 180-degree clear underwater viewing of the crocodiles at a depth of 2.3 meters, giving plenty of opportunities for you to marvel at the sheer power and size of these giant reptiles.  After, you're free to take a walk with calmer aspects of nature at the 5 different wildlife habitats. Whether predatory or tranquil, you'll come away from your trip with a new respect for wildlife.

Townsville: Sunset Sailing Tour Boat Cruise

4. Townsville: Sunset Sailing Tour Boat Cruise

Set sail from Townsville Yacht club on a sunset cruise and watch the last rays of the day descend over Townsville. Sit back and relax on this exclusive small group sunset sail escape. With the views of the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy beautiful sights of Strand beach, Cleveland Bay, and also the famous Magnetic Island. Watch the amber sun descend over Magnetic Island or Townsville with some complimentary drinks onboard.

Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

5. Cairns: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Sailing Tour

Board a classic sailboat with its crew and head out on a Green Island and Great Barrier Reef sailing cruise. Lend a hand or just relax and watch, feeling the salty breeze in your hair as you glide over the waters. Grab a Danish pastry, fresh fruit, and tea or coffee, and settle into the sailing excursion as Cairns disappears in the distance. Arrive at the exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring that’s just 1-kilometer off Green Island. Make your way to the pinnacle part of the reef. After a snorkeling briefing, dive underneath the water’s surface with the crew and enjoy small, personalized snorkeling tours throughout the day. See corals, schools of colorful reef fish, stingrays, turtles, and black-tipped reef sharks, which are very shy and perfectly safe. Enjoy a personalized first dive with just 2 divers per instructor. No previous experience is required for this bookable option. If you are a certified diver, expect a small group with a dive guide. This tour is great for conservative diving, but not for deeper water or drift dives. After a morning of snorkeling and diving at this exclusive site, enjoy a large lunch back on board the boat. Feast on fresh Tasmanian salmon, prawns, mixed meats, chicken, and three different salads. Enjoy some time on Green Island and relax on the beach or enjoy optional island activities. Enjoy a cocktail at the island’s resort, walk across the island, visit Marine Land Melanesia where you can see crocodiles in captivity, or take a glass-bottomed boat tour. Take 4.5 hours to enjoy the reef and island. Set sail for the return trip. Enjoy fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers, a glass of wine, and finally, a piece of cake to end on a sweet note.

Cairns Airport: Private Transfer to/from CBD, Nthn. Beaches

6. Cairns Airport: Private Transfer to/from CBD, Nthn. Beaches

Arrive at Cairns Airport and be greeted by a friendly uniformed airport concierge or driver. Follow them to your private vehicle and get away from the airport with a minimum of fuss. Sit back and relax as you enjoy your journey to your hotel. Expect a journey time of 20 minutes to Cairns CBD and 25 minutes for Palm Cove hotels. At the end of your stay, take a private transfer from your hotel to the airport. Feel calm and relaxed in the knowledge that you will arrive on time to meet your departing flight from Cairns International Airport.

From Airlie Beach: Private Yacht Charter to Whitehaven

7. From Airlie Beach: Private Yacht Charter to Whitehaven

Depart from Coral Sea Marina North and sail across Whitsunday Passage, named by Captain Cook, as the yacht sets sail for a day of relaxation. Morning tea is served as the vessel reaches Hook Passage and the first of the Whitsunday Islands. Sail down the largest island, Whitsunday Island, headed for Tongue Bay. Anchor at Tongue and walk up to Hill Inlet lookout for the most spectacular view of a beach anywhere in the world. Then head down to wriggle your toes in the silicate sand when even on the hottest of days, it never gets hot. Lie in the shallows or take a plunge in the turquoise waters and you may see a turtle or two. Then it's back to MiLady for a beautiful picnic lunch on the way to an enchanted snorkelling spot. Slip into the underwater fairyland below and marvel at the beautiful tropical fish and colours of the coral. Then lie back and relax as you head, homeward bound, to Airlie Beach, and the sails catch the wind. Feast on an afternoon fruit platter -- and why not have a drink from the licensed bar? This trip is ideal to do with a group of close friends or family for a day to remember.

Townsville: Morning or Lunchtime Small-Group Sailing Trip

8. Townsville: Morning or Lunchtime Small-Group Sailing Trip

Skip crowded sailing tours and relax on a small-group lunchtime cruise from Townsville. Sailing with a group of no more than six people, enjoy a comfortable scenic cruise, where you can also bring your own food and drink on board. Set sail from Townsville Yacht Club in the morning or just before lunchtime, depending on the option selected. Head west or east of Townsville into Cleveland Bay, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Magnetic Island and the surrounding coastline. Sit back, relax, and take in the sights as you are accompanied by an experienced local crew, who will point out points of interest and provide more information on the area.

Cairns: Marine Life Encounter

9. Cairns: Marine Life Encounter

Enjoy entry into the Cairns Aquarium. Explore the aquarium's tropical North Queensland habitats, including the freshwater rivers, mangroves, Great Barrier Reef, and Coral Sea. As you wander, learn about and see the unique and endemic species found in each of these ecosystems. You will then be greeted by one of Cairns Aquarium’s passionate wildlife educators to enjoy private behind the scenes tour. You will discover how the aquarium cares for its marine life. See the quarantine section and the food preparation room. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive hand-feeding session of the cownose stingrays. Later, at the River Monsters exhibit, scatter feed the giant freshwater rays and barramundi. Finally, visit the Turtle Hospital to see rescued sea turtles and learn about their rehabilitation.

Cairns Airport and Port Douglas Private Transfers

10. Cairns Airport and Port Douglas Private Transfers

Enjoy hassle-free travel between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas with this private transfer service. Drive along Great Barrier Reef Drive, see the northern beach suburbs of Cairns, and marvel at views of the Coral Sea. If you're traveling from the airport to Port Douglas, meet your driver at the Exemplar transfer desk inside the Cairns Airport Terminal before collecting your luggage. After getting your bags, hop in the car and drive down the iconic Great Barrier Reef Drive. As you drive, see the northern beach suburbs of Cairns, Rex Lookout, and Pebbly Beach and admire the magnificent Coral Sea views. For the journey from Port Douglas to the airport, meet your driver right outside your hotel for an easy start to your travel. Enjoy the journey in your choice of sedan, people-mover, or bus, depending on how many are traveling in your group.

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What people are saying about Far North Queensland

Excellent service . On time and extremely efficient and welcoming . Great conversation which made us feel very comfortable. Thank you and will definitely book again when we return

The bus was in the right place at the right time. We were left to the door. The bus driver helped with luggage.

Our driver was great, had a fantastic conversation all the way to the airport. Great experience, thank you!

Friendly friendly crew, fantastic snorkeling with Great Barrier Reef corals, turtles and fish!!

Rodger Rides were awesome. Perfect for an airport shuttle.