Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Great Barrier Reef Explorer
Two reef days, the Daintree Rainforest and Kuranda in tropical north Queensland.
Overview
Snorkel and dive the outer reef on a full-day cruise, explore the world's oldest rainforest in the Daintree and ride the Skyrail to Kuranda.
Activities & highlights
- Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef
- Daintree Rainforest
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Crocodile river cruise
Transportation
Air-conditioned coach and small-group 4WD tours; reef vessel for the reef day.
Best time to visit Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
June to October (dry season, calm seas and clear water). November to May is warmer and wetter, with stinger season.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1
Transfer to your hotel; evening on the Cairns Esplanade.
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2
Full-day reef cruise with snorkelling, semi-submersible and lunch. Introductory dive available.
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3
Guided Daintree and Cape Tribulation day, crocodile-spotting river cruise.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway up, Kuranda Scenic Railway back, markets in Kuranda village.
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5
Free morning, airport transfer.
Where you will stay
Reef View Resort (sample)
Cairns QLD · 4-star
Resort Room with lagoon pool · 4 nights
What’s included & excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights resort stay with breakfast
- Outer reef cruise with snorkel gear, lunch and reef tax
- Daintree and Cape Tribulation tour
- Skyrail and Scenic Railway tickets
- Airport transfers
Exclusions
- Flights to Cairns
- Introductory scuba dive (optional extra)
- Dinners
- Stinger suit hire (seasonal)
- Travel insurance
Available dates
| Departure | Price / person | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 2 Oct 2026 | $1,899 | 10 | Book |
| Sat, 10 Oct 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
| Sun, 18 Oct 2026 | $2,127 | 14 | Book |
| Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
| Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
| Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | $2,127 | 14 | Book |
| Thu, 19 Nov 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
| Fri, 27 Nov 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
| Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | $2,127 | 14 | Book |
| Sun, 13 Dec 2026 | $1,899 | 14 | Book |
Terms & conditions
1. Prices are per person on twin/double share, in Australian dollars and include GST.
2. Check-in and check-out times are as per hotel policy.
3. Itineraries may change with weather, tides, road and local conditions.
4. Our Cancellation & Refund Policy applies. Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
2. Check-in and check-out times are as per hotel policy.
3. Itineraries may change with weather, tides, road and local conditions.
4. Our Cancellation & Refund Policy applies. Nothing in these terms limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
See also our Cancellation & Refund Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Traveller reviews
5.0 out of 5, based on 1 review
Best trip ever!
“The reef tour was unforgettable and our guide Jake was fantastic. Would book again in a heartbeat.”
Response from Wanderwise Holidays
Thank you Emma, so glad you had a wonderful time! We will pass this on to Jake.
From
$1,899