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Overnight
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Overnight
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2
Day 'Go Wild' Reef & Rainforest - 2RRGoWild
Highlights: • Rainforest Habitat
Wildlife Sanctuary • Mossman
Gorge • Daintree National
Park • Cape Tribulation
• Great Barrier Reef •
Daintree River Cruise
Tour Code: 1000-ATA--79-2RRGoWild
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2
Day Reef and Rainforest Adventure
Truly
the ultimate tropical North Queensland
experience - two magical days exploring two of the
world's greatest natural wonders, the Great Barrier
Reef and the tropical rainforests. You'll spend Day
One discovering the beauty and magnificence of the
Outer Barrier Reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises' acclaimed
Moore Reef cruise. Travel to the reef onboard luxury
air-conditioned catamaran, about four hours exploring
the reef.
On
Day Two it's time to stay on land, starting with a
breathtaking journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
You can explore the delights of Kuranda, the village
in the rainforest, before being transferred by coach
to Rainforestation Nature Park. An amphibious Army
Duck tour of the rainforest and tropical fruit orchard,
the Koala and Wildlife Park, and Pamiagirri Aboriginal
Dance performance.
Tour Code: 6008-SLC-2
Day Reef and Rainforest Adventure
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3
Day 'Go Wild' Reef & Rainforest
Highlights: • Rainforest Habitat
Wildlife Sanctuary • Mossman
Gorge • Daintree National
Park • Cape Tribulation
• Great Barrier Reef •
Daintree River Cruise.
Tour Code: 1000-ATA-85-3RRGoWild
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4
Day Cooktownn-Wanderer Cairns
to Cooktown - to Cairns
Highlights: • Explore the remote tropical rainforests
of North Queensland on this 4 day Safari to Cooktown.
• Budget
twin share motel/hotel accommodation
with 2 nights in central Cairns.
Tour Code:
1500-CS-SNQ4
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5
Day Cooktown -Wanderer Cairns
to Cooktown - to Cairns
Highlights: • Explore the rainforests of North
Queensland and learn about aboriginal rock art on
this 5 day Safari to Cape Tribulation and Cooktown.
• Budget twin share motel/hotel accommodation
with 2 nights in central Cairns.
Overnight in spectacular Cape Tribulation.
Tour Code:
1500-CS-SNQ5
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Please Note:
Here we have offered the latest pricesand itinerary
highlights from the operator available to us. Prices
include GST - Australian Goods and Services Tax. Please
note fees, activities may be extra so please click
onto the individual tour for the pricing details.
Some
activities within Australia's National Parks + regions
are dependant on the weather and observance of cultural
traditions, therefore itineraries are subject to change.
National Park entry is subject to change.* seasonal
conditions & the closure of Aboriginal sites of signifiance,
Tracks and Falls. Attractions will be substituted
with others of interest. Highlights listed here are
a guidleine and may vary from time to time without
notice.
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tourism in Australia.
What we
can offer: With Northern Territory camping
safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, eco tours,
Australian adventure camping and accommodated safaris
in Kakadu National Park and Uluru also know formerly
as Ayers Rock from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort
near Uluru in Northern Territory including learning
about Aboriginal culture of the past and living culture.
In Tasmania from Hobart and Launceston thru
to Cradle Mountain. In Western Australia from
Perth travel to Esperance, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Reef
and beyond. Or from Broome travel the Kimberley's
in Western Australia. Queensland from the Gold
Coast, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Cape York and the
Queensland Outback to the incredible Savannah Way
and pristine Cape Tribulation. South Australia
from the wine country tours of the Barossa Valley
to Flinders Ranges with it's ancient Wilpena Pound
and onto Coober Pedy and it's Opal fields. In New
South Wales from Surf lessons at Bryon Bay to
the Blue Mountains and Snow country then down to Sydney.
In Victoria start from Melbourne then along
the breathtaking Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell
and the Magnificent Grampians.
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About
the Queensland Region
| Area: |
1,730,650
sq kms (668,207 sq miles) |
| State
Population: |
3,670,500 |
| Capital:
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Brisbane |
| Population:
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1,291,300 |
 Two-and-a-half
times the size of Texas and seven times the size of
the United Kingdom, Queensland, more than half of
which lies above the Tropic of Capricorn, is known
as the 'Sunshine State'. It is home to the Great Barrier
Reef, many resort islands, miles of golden sandy beaches,
lush rainforest and huge wilderness areas.
Tropical
North Queensland
This unique region of the state is where we operate
our tours and there are many attractions and activities
to explore. You can cruise, snorkel or dive on the
amazing Great Barrier Reef, relax on one of the beautiful
tropical islands, take a 4WD safari to the outback,
trek into some of the oldest rainforest in the world
or do all of the above!
Southern
Queensland:
Our touring products travel through the rest of the
state stopping at the Atherton Tablelands, A Cattle
station, Magnetic island, the Whitsunday Islands,
Fraser Island, Rainbow Beach and Brisbane. This provides
for a diversity of experiences and inclusions as part
of the tour because Queensland has something for everyone.
Culture
Queensland
has a rich Aboriginal culture and you will get a
taste of it on all our trips. Guides will introduce
you to bush medicine, history, and stories.
Wildlife
You
might be lucky enough to see fresh and salt-water
crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies, the endangered
emu-like Cassowary, possums, the cute Green Tree
Frog and a huge variety of bird life including pelicans
and several species of cockatoos and parrots. You
can guarantee to see all these, plus koalas and
more, at Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary,
a unique reserve visited on many of our tours. http://www.kuranda.org/
Climate
Aptly
named the Wet Tropics, Far North Queensland experiences
two distinct seasons (similar to the Top End of the
Northern Territory). Average temperatures during the
dry season (lasting approximately from May-November)
vary from 14-26°C (57-79°F), though outback and highland
areas can fall considerably below this during winter
nights. July to August is a very busy time and booking
accommodation and tours in advance is highly recommended.
The green season begins with the first monsoonal rains,
usually around the end of November, and between 75
and 90% of the annual rainfall is recorded during
this time. Average green season temperatures range
from 24-33°C (75-91°F).
Time
Zones
Please note: At different times during the year there
are time zones differences in Australia, for instance
between New South Wales and Queensland.
Example:
On certain tours that depart New South Wales at 8.00am
and then stops to pickup more passengers just over
the border in Queensland at 8.30am which would normally
take 90 minutes to cover the same distance it's because
of the time zone.
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Minimum |
Average
Maximum |
Description |
| October-December |
22°C |
36°C |
Days
are usually fine and hot, with a late afternoon
build-up of storm clouds, resulting in evening
showers. This inspires many native trees to
flower, bringing out the birds and pollinating
insects. The outback creeks and waterfalls start
to flow. This is also the main time of reproduction
on the Great Barrier Reef, when we can witness
the yearly coral spawning. |
| January-March |
22°C |
36°C |
Warm,
Humid weather night and day. This is the time
when the tropics experience the heaviest rainfalls
throughout the year. The rivers are flowing,
the rainforest is glowing with colour, and the
outback turns green! |
| April-May |
18°C |
30°C |
This
is the mildest time of the year, with the rains
easing. The days are warm and usually sunny,
often cooled by a sea breeze. The nights are
comfortably cool. |
| June-July |
12°C |
26°C |
The
coolest months in the tropics, and also the
time when we experience the least rainfall.
Perfect for sitting around an outback campfire
under a star-filled sky! Our daylight hours
are not significantly reduced in winter, so
outdoors activities reign all year round. |
| August-September |
15°C |
30°C |
Temperatures
start to warm up, but the sunny days are cooled
with a refreshing sea breeze. Humpback Whales
can be seen on their annual epic migration to
the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef,
where they bear their young, before heading
back to the Antarctic for summer. |
Places of Interest
Cape
Tribulation - approximately 150km north
of Cairns, Cape Tribulation is a remote community
in the heart of the Daintree National Park. Captain
Cook named the cape in the late 1700's, as it was
just north of here that his 'tribulations' began
when he ran his ship on to Endeavour Reef. It is
famous for the discovery of rare and primitive plant
species in the rainforest and also the only place
in Australia where the reef meets the rainforest
(the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Lowland Rainforest).
The stretch of coast that follows the Coral Sea
is incredibly beautiful.
Undara
Lava Tubes - these geological wonders were
formed some 190,000 years ago when a volcano erupted
and its molten lava flowed down a dry riverbed. As
the top layer cooled and crusted, the magma below
continued to flow through the tubes taking it further
from the volcano. As the eruption stopped, the lava
drained out of the tubes leaving a series of long,
hollow tunnels. The word Undara means 'a long way'
in the Aboriginal language and one of the lava flows
here extends 160 kilometres, making it the longest
lava flow from a single volcano in the world.
Fitzroy
Island - 35 kilometres (18 nautical miles)
south east of Cairns, Fitzroy Island is one of 600
'Continental' islands on the Great Barrier Reef and
is surrounded by colourful fringing reef. It is actually
the top of a submerged mountain and was connected
to the mainland approximately 10,000 years ago but
when the Ice Age ended and the ocean rose, the valley
between Fitzroy and the other mountain peaks flooded.
Beaches
Cape
Tribulation - has a beautiful white, sandy
beach bordered by World Heritage rainforest and the
clear waters of the Coral Sea.
Fitzroy
Island - is surrounded by beaches made up
of coral deposits. You can snorkel right off the beach.
Hikes
Rainforest
Hike - Discover unspoilt freshwater streams
and hidden waterfalls that can only be reached by
foot on our 2 day hike exploring the valleys surrounding
Little Mulgrave River.
Mossman
Gorge - The 3km walking trail offers a beautiful
introduction to the World Heritage rainforest of the
Daintree National Park.
Silver
Valley - enjoy a walk through the outback
to a renowned Aboriginal rock art site.
Culture
Gold
Rush - Approximately 150km west of Cairns,
in the heart of the QLD outback, you won't believe
that these rugged tree-studded hills were once home
to 10,000 people scrambling for gold. 120 years
ago Tyrconnell was the most famous mine on the Hodgkinson
Goldfield and several original buildings and machines
remain as testament to the era.
Aboriginal
Outstation - a highlight of some of our 4WD
safaris is the chance to interact with members of
the local Barbarrum clan, learn about their way of
life and try your hand at didgeridoo playing
Wildlife
You
might be lucky enough to see fresh and salt-water
crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies, the endangered
emu-like Cassowary, possums, the cute Green Tree
Frog and a huge variety of bird life including pelicans
and several species of cockatoos and parrots. You
can guarantee to see all these, plus koalas and
more, at Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary,
a unique reserve visited on many of our tours.
Other
Activities
Canoeing
- Have fun exploring beautiful Lake Tinaroo by canoe
- a great way to get up close to wildlife along
the banks. As included in some of our 4WD Safaris.
Skyrail
Rainforest Cableway - See the rainforest
from a different angle! Experience amazing views of
the canopy on this 7km gondola ride that takes you
to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. As included
in some of our 4WD Safaris.
Horse
Riding - explore the grasslands, rainforest
and Cape Tribulation beach on horseback on our 3 Day
'Trails in Tribulation' Guided Transport packages.
Great
Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkelling - take
a day trip to the pristine reef off Cape Tribulation
on our 3 Day 'Reef & Rainforest' Guided Transport
packages or check out our 'Diving the Great Barrier
Reef' section (see Itineraries in the Queensland 'Tours'
menu) for day trips and Learn to Dive/Advanced Open
Water courses from Cairns.
White
Water Rafting - enjoy a full day of white-knuckle
adventure rafting the Grade 4 rapids of the Tully
River on our 3 Day Hinchinbrook Safari.
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