Cairns in a Day

Kuranda Train & Skyrail, Heli flight, and Snorkel

  • Kuranda Train & Skyrail
  • Heli flight to the Reef
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Cairns in a Day Info

Cairns in a Day is ideal for visitors who are on a tight schedule but still want to experience the best attractions Cairns has to offer.

This action packed day will take you on a scenic journey to Kuranda followed by a spectacular helicopter experience to the outer barrier reef where you will board Evolultion for 2 adventurous hours to enjoy activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, semi-submersible tour & fish feeding.

What makes it great!  

  • The best attractions in a day
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail
  • Skyrail
  • Spectacular Reef helicopter flight
  • Full transfers included
  • Live entertainment on journey home

Tour Itinerary:

7.30am / 8.30am: Kuranda Scenic Train
After collection from your hotel, board the Kuranda Scenic Train passing by breathtaking gorges, waterfalls and bridges. The train climbs the range until you reach Kuranda village at 10.20am. 

10.45am: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs
Take the Skyrail over the vast, lush canopy of the world heritage Daintree Rainforest and choose to stop off at any of the stations en-route for a closer look around.

12.00pm:  Transfer to Nautilus Aviation
Once at the bottom of the mountain, your driver will be waiting to take you to Nautilus Aviation, only 5 minutes away. Here, the friendly staff will provide a safety briefing about the executive helicopter and the exhilarating flight you are about to embark upon…

12.40pm:  25-Minute Helicopter Flight
Grab a camera for this spectacular, 30-minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef, from the interior of the air-conditioned helicopter with live video-recording system. Aerial views are the only way to really appreciate the tremendous scope and awe of this amazing eco-system!

1.05pm:  Board Down Under Cruise & Dive Vessel
Once at Hastings Reef, transfer over to the Evolution, a sleek, high speed dive vessel. Spend the afternoon snorkeling, diving or take an informative semi-submersible tour. Tropical lunch included.

3.00pm:  Cruise to Cairns
Sit back and enjoy the live entertainment and complimentary wine as you cruise back to Cairns aboard the Evolution cruising at around 25 knots.

4.30pm:  Arrive in Cairns
End the perfect day in Tropical North Queensland with a drink or a meal in Cairns cosmopolitan town centre or let your driver take you back to your accommodation

Min. 2 passengers required

Please note:  Passenger weight must be advised on booking

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