Explore Cairns + Tour the Daintree + Cruise the Great Barrier Reef + Ride the Spirit of Queensland Brisbane to Cairns!

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Commence your journey in Brisbane with a one way overnight rail journey to Cairns.

In Cairns enjoy a day on the Great Barrier Reef and then choose between two unique experiences:

1) Experience the UNESCO World Heritage listed tropical rainforests of the Daintree & Cape Tribulation.

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2) Spend the day in Kuranda, journey on the famous Kuranda scenic rail, explore Rainforest Station and marvel at the scenic landscape on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

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Tropical Cairns in Queensland's far north and one way on the Spirit of Queensland

Inclusions/Exclusions

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This Cairns-Brisbane package includes:

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation at Pacific Cairns (includes breakfast daily)
  • a Welcome dinner at the Pacific to meet your fellow travellers
  • A full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise (includes lunch)
  • A full day tour to the Daintree Rainforest or Scenic Kuranda including
  • Travel from Cairns to Brisbane on the Spirit of Queensland in a RailBed (seat by day/bed by night)

Itinerary

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Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1, Wednesday - Depart Brisbane.

Make your way to Roma Street station to board the Spirit of Queensland

3​.45pm Departing Brisbane

  • Stay: Spirit of Queensland (railbed)
  • Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2, Thursday -Arrive Cairns

Today, sit back and relax as you travel through the picturesque scenery onward to Cairns your final destination.

  • Included Meals: Breakfast & lunch

On arrival into Cairns, a transfer will be awaiting to transfer you to your hotel.

T​ime to refresh before enjoying a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.

  • Stay: Pacific Cairns
  • Included meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 3 - Friday - Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Make your way to the Cairns Marina, 270 metres from your accommodation to check in for your cruise.

Enjoy a full day at Moore Reef (including lunch) and enjoy an extensive list of activities such as snorkelling, glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours to make the most of your four hours on the reef.

For those who prefer to relax, enjoy watching the action from the large pontoon.

Upon return to Cairns late afternoon, tonight will be at leisure to enjoy the local cuisine.

  • Stay: Pacific Cairns
  • Included meals - breakfast, lunch

D​ay 4- Saturday - Full Day touring- CHOOSE from the following day tours - selection must be made at time of booking.

Mossman Gorge & The Daintree

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Kuranda Scenic rail, Skyrail and Rainforest Station day.

Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before departing on your full day Mossman Gorge & Daintree tour. A unique experience awaits today. Join the Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Gorge Walk at Mossman Gorge, learning of dreamtime legends, bush tucker sources and traditional plant uses before tea, damper and question time with your Indigenous guide. Also included is a delicious lunch at the Daintree Tea House and an informative Daintree River cruise.

You'll return to Cairns late afternoon and tonight is at leisure.

  • Stay: Pacific Cairns
  • Included meals - breakfast, lunch

Availability of both of these tours is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Day 5, Sunday - a free day

Today is free for you to explore Cairns. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before heading off to discover the many hidden gems in Cairns.

  • Stay: Pacific Cairns
  • Included meals - breakfast

Day 6, Monday - Homeward Bound

Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel.

  • Included Meals: Breakfast

If you prefer to extend your stay and visit more of this gorgeous region, please ask your travel advisor for details. Call us on 1300 414 198 now for details.

Y​ou may choose to pre-book a half day Hartley's Crocodile adventures tour? Ask your travel advisor for details.

Dates and Prices

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Please note that minimum numbers are required for this group to operate.

2​023 Package Dates:

  • Wednesday 7​ June - Monday 12 June
  • Wednesday 5​ July - Monday 10 July
  • Wednesday 9​ August - Monday 14 August
  • Wednesday 1​3 September - Monday 18 September
  • Wednesday 1​1 October - Monday 16 October

Twin / Double Share Room:

  • QLD Pensioner - from $1269.00 per person
  • Senior - from $1404.00 per person
  • Adult - from $1459.00 per person

Single Room:

  • QLD Pensioner - from $1759.00
  • Senior - from $1894.00
  • Adult - from $1949.00

Want to avoid the single supplement? If you're willing to share, we can happily pair you with another solo traveller. Subject to COVID-19 vaccination, availability of another guest of the same gender willing to share, otherwise a single room rate will apply.

Call our Brisbane based travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your place on this popular tour!

Note: Pricing is subject to change our Travel team will provide you with the most up to date costs.

Accommodation

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Railbed by day on the Spirit of Queensland

Spirit of Queensland (RailBed) - A spacious and comfortable seat by day that converts to a lie-flat bed at night. Enjoy 35 degrees of recline and a wide flat 18.5 inch screen with on-demand entertainment options including movies and music. At night sleep well on a thick mattress topper and comfortable linen, all included in your fare.

Pacific Hotel Cairns - Located on the Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour, Pacific Hotel Cairns offers stunning views from private balconies and easy access to the nearby Reef Fleet Terminal, shopping precinct and Esplanade Lagoon. With modern rooms offering comfortable accommodation for all travellers.

FAQs

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Spirit of Queensland

Luggage - 2 x 20 kg Items per person, with one item of carry on luggage free of charge.

Onboard facilities - Licensed Galley Car open 24 hrs. Alcohol not available between midnight and 10am. • Drinking fountains• Showers and Toilets located in the end of each carriage

Accessibility - Accessible spaces and accessible Premium Economy Seats/RailBeds are available in Car E and Car B as well as signage with raised text, braille and hearing aid loops. Accessible shower/toilet located in the RailBed carriage Band Premium Economy carriage E. Most types of mobility devices can be accommodated on Spirit of Queensland services, however size restrictions do apply. In general, these dimension limits are 720 mm wide by1200 mm long on the Spirit of Queensland.

Please note that Queensland Rail periodically conduct planned and unplanned maintenance to tracks throughout the Queensland Rail network. Disruptions caused by this is out of our control. We will endeavour to advise you as soon as possible of the situation and alternative travel options.

Tours: The Cairns Touring companies can accommodate most mobility concerns, please speak to our Travel Advisors for details.

What should I pack?

  • Lightweight casual clothes with a warm jacket for evenings.
  • Sand shoes or comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Don't forget your camera!

Want to avoid the single supplement? If you're willing to share, we can happily pair you with another solo traveller. Subject to availability of another guest of the same gender willing to share, otherwise a single room rate will apply. If we are unable to match you with another traveller the sole use price will be charged.

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.

Minimum numbers are required for the group to operate.

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