Queensland: From $899 Per person for a 4-night Stay with Lunch and Coach Transfers at 4* Cairns Harbourside

The Hotel: Cairns Harbourside

Escape to Cairns Harbourside Hotel for a blissful tropical retreat on the stunning Cairns Esplanade. With 173 spacious rooms offering private balconies and picturesque views of Trinity Bay, lush gardens, or hinterland mountains, relaxation is guaranteed. Lounge by the inviting outdoor pool, indulge in room service cocktails, or explore the vibrant grounds adorned with colorful blooms and picnic-perfect lawns. Conveniently located near the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree, adventure awaits just moments away. Whether it's a family getaway or a business trip, Cairns Harbourside Hotel promises an unforgettable experience in paradise.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairns

On arrival at Cairns Airport, make your own way to your hotel (flights anytime). This afternoon is free for you to explore the city.

Hotel: Cairns Harbourside (Standard), 4 nights

Day 2: Great Barrier Reef – Full Day Moore Reef Outer Barrier reef Day Cruise

Explore and enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. With clear water, colourful coral, abundant fish life and friendly resident turtles and Maori wrasse, Moore Reef is the ultimate destination to experience all that the outer reef has to offer. Swimmers of all abilities can snorkel in the natural lagoon or stay dry with semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours. Enjoy Gourmet tropical inspired lunch. You can also visit the underwater observatory to discover the world’s most impressive natural fish tank and get up close and personal with marine life in the touch tank presentations. Young kids can have fun in the enclosed ocean pool or swirl down Sunlover’s 30-metre spiralling waterslide into the tropical ocean. A trained lifeguard is always on watch from an elevated lifeguard station, and there’s easy entry to the water from two snorkel platforms. Snorkel equipment provided for Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Return coach transfers to/from Cairns’s accommodation.

Day 3: Full Day Grand Kuranda - Kuranda Scenic Railway, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala and Wildlife Park, Skyrail & more

A Tropic Wings coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Freshwater Railway Station, the departure point for your tour. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway to commence a full day Grand Kuranda tour. Travel by train to the picturesque village of Kuranda winding through 15 hand cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls. On arrival at Kuranda, visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Then transfer to the Rainforestation Nature Park for lunch, performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Troupe and the Dreamtime Walk including boomerang throwing, spear throwing and didgeridoo playing. Tour through the rainforest in an amphibious Army Duck and visit the Tropical Fruit Orchard. Visit the Koala and Wildlife Park to have your photo taken cuddling a koala or holding a small crocodile (at own expense). Board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and glide above the rainforest canopy to the Smithfield Terminal with stops along the way at Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station. Tour concludes at approximately 05:45pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Return coach transfers to/from Cairns’s accommodation.

Day 4: Cairns Day at leisure Day at leisure. Optional Tour Hartley's Breakfast with the Koalas. Overnight at Cairns.

Day 5: Depart Cairns Your Short Break concludes this morning. Make your own way to Cairns Airport (flights anytime).

Flight Information

Any flights referred to in the itinerary are at the client’s expense and are not included in the land content price.

Day 1: Flights to arrive anytime at Cairns Airport

Day 5: Flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport

Please note: Trip details, itineraries, prices, and departure date status may be subject to change.