Cairns, Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge

Queensland

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Eco
Indigenous experience
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Tour summary

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Unpack once for 6 nights in 5-star luxury at the Shangri-La The Marina Cairns. Experience an authentic welcome ‘smoking’ ceremony with our indigenous guide through Mossman Gorge. We’ll dive into Green Island on a half-day tour including a Glass Bottom Boast cruise; embark on an outback trip on a full day tour to Chillagoe Caves; relax on a cruise along the Daintree River and stroll the white sandy beaches at Cape Tribulation.

Departure location:
Cairns Airport
Return location:
Cairns Airport
Tour duration:
7
days
Physical rating:
3 - Active/Moderate
Departure dates:

27 August 2025

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Coach classes:
3rd Party
3rd Party
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Tour experiences:

5 Eco experiences 4 Cultural & heritage experiences

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Tour pricing

Twin Share
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3rd Party
$
4390
pp
Sole Use
3rd Party
3rd Party
$
5595
pp
Deposit:
800
Sole Use:
Green Guest Policy:
Save $50 Per Person Twin Share or $100 Sole Use
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Additional information

DEPOSIT

$800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.

Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.

Tour inclusions

  • Return Economy Class Carbon Neutral flights to Cairns from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide
  • Coach travel on this tour is in conjunction with local third-party coach operator with a mix of touring coaches and off-road all-terrain coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host
  • Explore the lush Atherton Tablelands and cruise on Lake Barrine
  • Visit famous Millaa Millaa Waterfalls and take a guided storytelling tour of Paronella Park Spanish Castle in the Rainforest
  • Kuranda Scenic Rail journey in Gold Class from Cairns to Kuranda
  • Relax on a Kuranda Riverboat Cruise along the Barron River and explore the Kuranda Markets
  • Soar above the ancient rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Experience a guided walk and Smoking Ceremony led by an Indigenous guide at Mossman Gorge
  • Visit the stunning coastal headland and beaches of Cape Tribulation
  • Discover the heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and spot wildlife on a Daintree River Cruise
  • Experience the Great Barrier Reef on Green Island with a Glass Bottom Boat tour
  • Travel to Dimbulah for a ranger-guided tour of the Royal Arch Chillagoe Caves
  • See the massive rock formation of Balancing Rock
  • 16 meals

Additional information

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels
Unpack once
Unpack once
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Flight included
Flight included
Coach
Coach
Cruise
Cruise
Rail
Rail
Cable car
Cable car
Heritage
Heritage
Indigenous experience
Indigenous experience
Local guide
Local guide
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience
Swimming
Swimming

Itinerary

Departs
Cairns Airport
Returns
Cairns Airport

Day

1

Cairns

Flight included
Flight included
Unpack once
Unpack once
Coach
Coach

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Cairns where we board a local tour operator, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions, and are transferred to our hotel, ideally located on the picturesque Cairns Marina.

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2

Paronella Park

Local guide
Local guide
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Cruise
Cruise
Heritage
Heritage

Departing Cairns, we journey into the lush Atherton Tablelands, a region known for its stunning landscapes. Our first stop is the serene Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by ancient rainforest. Enjoy Devonshire morning tea before boarding a relaxing cruise across the tranquil waters, where we may spot native birdlife and turtles. We continue our scenic drive to Millaa Millaa Falls, one of Queensland’s most picturesque waterfalls. Next, we head to the enchanting Paronella Park, a heritage-listed site steeped in romance and history. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch before taking a guided storytelling tour, where we learn about the park’s fascinating past and the visionary José Paronella, who built this Spanish-style castle in the 1930s. Stroll through lush gardens, explore the charming ruins, and take in the beauty of the surrounding waterfalls.

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3

Kuranda

Rail
Rail
Cruise
Cruise
Cable car
Cable car
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component

Experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway, where you’ll learn about the region’s history as the train winds through Barron Gorge National Park, offering breathtaking views as it curves around the mountains. Your Gold Class rail journey includes comfortable lounge style individual seating, beverage and a light meal. Upon arriving in Kuranda village, embark on a 45-minute rainforest river cruise with the Kuranda Riverboat, gliding through the wet tropics and spotting local flora and fauna along the Barron River. Take some time to explore the village markets before returning to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which provides a stunning aerial perspective of the rainforest as you soar above the treetops.

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Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation

Coach
Coach
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Cruise
Cruise
Local guide
Local guide

This morning, begin your adventure at Mossman Gorge, where you’ll meet your private guide for an experience in Indigenous culture. We take a guided nature walk through the lush rainforest, listening to Dreamtime stories, learn about local tribal customs, and take part in a traditional Smoking Ceremony before savouring bush tea and damper. Next, cross the Daintree River by ferry and journey to Cape Tribulation. Enjoy a scenic stop at Alexandra Lookout, taking in breathtaking views before continuing to Cape Tribulation Beach for a leisurely stroll. Our afternoon takes us on a relaxing Daintree River cruise, where you may spot saltwater crocodiles, reptiles, exotic birds, and butterflies amid the mangrove wetlands.

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Green Island - Cairns

Coach
Coach
Eco experience
Eco experience
Cruise
Cruise
Swimming
Swimming
Local guide
Local guide

Explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on a half-day tour to Green Island. Cruise from Cairns aboard a luxury catamaran with Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Enjoy free time to explore, spot tropical fish, giant clams, and coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat, and look for sea turtles near the shore. The island also boasts rich plant life and vibrant birds. After your adventure, return to Cairns for a leisurely afternoon.

Lunch is at your own expense today.

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Cairns

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Eco experience
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Walking component
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Local guide
Indigenous experience
Indigenous experience

This morning we make our way to the township of Dimbulah for morning tea, before making our way to visit the remains of the Chillagoe copper smelters. Afterwards, we head to Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, where we join a ranger guided tour and explore the Chillagoe Caves, exploring the passages and 11 chambers in one of the largest cave systems in the area. Unexpected shafts of daylight, fig trees, glimpses of darting bats, naturally sculptured limestone formations and ancient marine fossils are highlights of this tour. Breaking for lunch in Chillagoe, we make a quick stop at Balancing Rock before our return to Cairns.

Please note: There are many steep ramps and stairs located at the caves.

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Cairns

Flight included
Flight included

Enjoy one last Far North Queensland breakfast, maybe take some time to walk through the esplanade markets before we transfer to the airport for our respective flights home.

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How much luggage can I take?

Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.

What do the fitness ratings mean?

Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you.  Our fitness ratings are:

  • 1 Easy
  • 2 Moderate
  • 3 Active/moderate
  • 4 Highly active
What is the average size of tour groups?

Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.

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In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.

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