Private Tour - Great Barrier Reef And World Heritage Rainforest 2 day tour-

Private Tour - Great Barrier Reef And World Heritage Rainforest 2 day tour-

This unique 2 day tour that will have you telling everyone about the best two days of your life in Australia. This all-inclusive package simply won’t be beaten for service, scenery and most importantly value for money.

Cruise in comfort OR sail in style out to the Great Barrier Reef on a 50ft schooner or twin engine cruiser, Travel to several fantastic island and snorkelling destinations on the Great Barrier Reef exclusive to us for the day. Crew members are experienced deckhands providing five-star customer service. Tropical fruit platters wine beer and seafood, are all served on board.

 Day 2, visit one of the most unique, world heritage listed rainforests in the world, see natural flora and fauna in a temperate rainforest environment, (great in summer), be captivated by the crystal clear waters of ancient crater lakes, visit the world famous Millaa Millaa falls Morning tea and a hearty country lunch are included.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Cruise the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns

Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
I will collect you from your hotel accommodation in or near Cairns at approx. 7:20am, and make sure you are securely delivered to the boat and crew.

You will then cruise in comfort on a catamaran cruiser or sail in style on a 50 ft schooner. As you get underway sample some Danish pastries, tea coffee or juice. During the day lunch and afternoon tea will be served with a selection of fine cheese, tropical fruit platters cold meats and seafood, while in-between sipping a glass of wine or beer, cold water and soft drinks are also available. Travel to several fantastic island and outer reef destinations with some of the best natural coral reef displays on the Great Barrier Reef. These reefs are teaming with life and it's not uncommon to spot at least 100 different species of marine life in the one location. The vivid colours of the fish to compliment the crystal clear underwater scene has brought many to tears of happiness. Is it any wonder this natural wonder of the world has been world heritage listed.

Scuba or snorkel to your hearts content on this full day outing that will touch all your senses in this underwater paradise. You also get the chance to glass bottom boat, and explore Island sand cays, meet new friends, whale watch in season, and soak up the sunshine of this Pacific Ocean paradise. Crew members are experienced deckhands providing five star customer service, and will answer all your questions about the marine park and its unique beauty, while learning how we can conserve this wonder of the world for generations to come.

You will then have the opportunity to return straight back to your hotel for a rest and freshen up for the night's meal or outing on the town before tomorrow's early start to the rainforest.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Experiance your second World Heritage Listed Site, with a visit to the worlds oldest living rainforest.

Stop At: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia
Another early start for a 7:30 am pick up, but today is a relaxed pace.

We begin your day-trip with a 90 minute drive out of Cairns CBD up to the Atherton Tablelands, tracking south west to the Crater Lakes National Park, a serene and peaceful paradise, where we have opportunity to enjoy a relaxing Devonshire Tea or meal of your choice served fresh in the teahouse overlooking the lake. Or an optional eco cruise upon the lake with several wildlife encounters.

We will then take a short but informative rainforest walk partly around the lake after morning tea, where we will discover one of the best known botanical features of the Lake, the twin Rough-Bull Kauri Pines, estimated to be nearly 1,100 years old.
From here we visit one of two huge Strangler Fig Trees. This tree is approximately 500 years old and is indeed a spectacular giant of the rainforest.

Your next destination is a similar creation of scenic wonder and a great place for a quick swim in Summer. The Lake Eacham Crater.

Now we move to the North Johnstone River, where this local waterfall was created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano, many thousands of years ago. Visit the hi-tech Malanda information centre here too, and afterwards walk the 20-minute walk in the surrounding rainforest with the possibility of spotting several unique tropical rainforest species of flora and fauna including the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo.

Now it's a short 20-minute drive to the most photographed waterfall in Australia. Millaa Millaa Falls, another great place for a quick dip on a hot day with an invigorating massage from the cascade of mountain water.

After your optional swim, we visit two other spectacular water falls. Just a short walk through the rainforest will reveal the majesty of this unique natural display that is very easy to photograph like a professional.

It's lunch time! Lunch is a selection of hearty country meals, light salads, big dairyman's platters, or maybe an all-day breakfast. Whatever you fancy these country kitchen hands can do, and each meal caters to special dietary requirements.

While continuing down the Palmerston Highway towards Innisfail, stop at one or two spectacular lookouts for more photo opportunities.

Now it's back down to sea level with time to visit either the Babinda Boulders or the picture-perfect Josephine Falls. Both destinations are in the midst of the Wooroonooran National Park, and provide great locations to both cool off on a hot day and to get those last spectacular photos of the tour.

As the sun sets over the mountains, it's time to relax in the air-conditioned vehicle on the way back to Cairns and reflect upon the new memories and friends made on this wonderful 2 day trip.
Duration: 9 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.