You’ve spent a day travelling, so it’s a free day to start your holiday. Sleep in, relax and explore the attractions and sites of Cairns, at your leisure. There are many free things to do, including visits to the Cairns Esplanade precinct and Lagoon pool, Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and Tanks Arts Centre. Also, lots of centrally located attractions, including the Cairns Museum, Dome and Cairns Aquarium. (Own cost) In the early evening, make your own way down to the Cairns Marina and board the Spirit of Cairns, for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise, in the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. It departs at 6.30pm and returns at 9pm. During this time, the afternoon turns to evening and the city lights begin to shine, as you explore the waters of the Cairns waterfront. There’s live musical entertainment and a delicious buffet meal, featuring fresh, local produce. You receive a complimentary welcome drink on arrival and can purchase additional drinks from the onboard bar (Own expense).

Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest, is located on the banks of the Barron River, high in the mountains above Cairns. Its relaxed vibe includes two large markets, a range of buskers and a few rainforest walking trails. There’s cafes, restaurants and pubs. Galleries, boutiques, jewellery shops and more. . Enjoy 3 hours free time in Kuranda. Arrive back at your hotel at around 5.30pm

Today is yours to explore the other wonders of our beautiful region. There’s lots of free things to do, including a visit to Cairns Regional Art Gallery, the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Esplanade Lagoon Precinct and Munro Martin Parklands. Alternatively, the hotel has a full tour desk to assist you with other touring options (this would be at your own expense), or just relax by the pool soaking up the tropics.

Get ready to explore the ancient World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Mossman Gorge is our first official destination. A beautiful gorge carved out by the Mossman River and tumbled with large granite boulders. You have the chance to swim in its cool, clear waters, before we continue to Daintree Village for a restaurant lunch with a range of meals available. Then enjoy a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River where you might see crocodiles, birdlife, turtles and more. We then cross the river on a cable ferry into the rainforest. A guided boardwalk tour allows you to see more of this tropical environment up close. Our most northern point of the day is Cape Tribulation beach, the only place on earth where two natural World Heritage sites – the reef and rainforest – exist side by side. From there we retrace our steps to Cairns, but not before a final stop at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company (which can be purchased at your own expense).

This is an amazing day spent exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Transport is on a spacious and comfortable boat, which gets you to the outer Great Barrier Reef in style. Enjoy up to 6 hours at the reef, visiting 2 separate reef sites. Unlimited snorkelling, including equipment and instruction, and the chance for a scuba dive. Glass bottom boat tours provide a different perspective (run, pending weather conditions).

The day begins with an exclusive Forest Waterfalls 4x4 Adventure. Travelling in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, you’ll visit three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters and taste some tempting tropical fruit. This is a premium, small group touring experience, which is fully guided and accompanied and with an informative commentary. Returning to Cairns, it’s time for a 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The aerial perspective really shows the size and scale of the Great Barrier Reef. Remember to take your camera, as there’s the chance to get some amazing photos. A soaring way to end the touring component of your trip.

Sadly, all good adventures come to an end. Today it’s time to check out of the hotel and catch your transfer to the airport. We thank you for choosing Discovery Tours Australia and look forward to seeing you in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, some time again soon.