Great Barrier Reef and Rafting with this incredible 2-day package tour!
See the highlights Cairns tropical North has to offer with an adventure-filled itinerary over two days or spread out the tours for a more relaxed feel.
DAY ONE of this two-day package cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard ‘Reef Experience’, spending the day relaxing, snorkelling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat touring amongst natures coral paradise.
DAY TWO Experience the fun, thrills and spills on a white water rafting day you will never forget. Ride the rush of exciting Grade 4 rapids on Cairns Tully River and if you dare, take the plunge and try rock jumping with your guide!
Included in your Reef Experience Day Tour
- Visit two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations with unlimited snorkelling!
- Try a certified or resort scuba dive for free*
- All snorkelling & scuba diving equipment & tuition
- Glass bottom boat tour (weather permitting)
- BBQ breakfast roll & fruit platters
- Hot & cold buffet lunch prepared fresh at the reef
- Afternoon wine, cheese & biscuits Tea & Coffee
- Marine Biology Presentation
- Transfers to and from the marina if you are staying in the Cairns business area
Reef Itinerary
- 07:45 – Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
- 08:00 – Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- 08:30 – Tropical breakfast served on the way out to the Outer Reef, followed later by morning tea. On the way, a detailed dive & snorkelling briefing will be given
- 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel & dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clams, turtles, moray eels and huge Cod. Time for your guided snorkel and dive
- 10:30 – Glass Bottom Boat tour
- 12:30 – Lunch – Our lunch is made fresh onboard Reef Experience – bbq meats and crisp delicious salads
- 13:00 – Cruise to our second location to explore forests of coral, large sea fans & black coral trees in its shallow lagoons
- 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
- 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits
- 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns
Included in your Rafting Day
- Up to 5 hours rafting more than 45 rapids through World Heritage Rainforest
- Return air-conditioned coach transfers from your accommodation
- All safety equipment hire inc. life jacket, helmet and spray jacket
- Riverside BBQ lunch, morning tea and coffee and afternoon refreshments
- Rock jumping
- Visit Rafters Cafe and Bar to re-live your day viewing the action on the big screen with photographs available for purchase
- * Please note there is a $30 Rafting Levy Charge payable on the day of your tour
Rafting Itinerary
- 06:10 – Pick-ups from Northern Beaches accommodation
- 06:30 – Pick-ups from Cairns accommodation commence
- 07:00 – Depart Cairns 07:30 – Pick-ups from Mission Beach accommodation
- 08:00 – Depart Mission Beach 08:30 – Arrive at Rafters Cafe & Bar for morning tea and coffee
- 09:00 – Depart Rafters Cafe & Bar
- 09:45 – Arrive at top of the Tully River for a safety demonstration and to be supplied with safety equipment
- 10:00 – Commence rafting. Brave the first few rapids, including the “Alarm Clock”, the dramatic “Theatre”, “Staircase” and “Wet and Moisty”
- 12:15 – Arrive at the lunch spot, Ponytail Falls for a riverside BBQ lunch to recharge for the afternoon
- 12:45 – Commence afternoon rafting, riding more rapids, including the “Double D Cup”, “Zig Zag”, and “Minefield”
- 15:00 – Arrive at take-out point. Pack up the raft and change into dry clothes
- 15:45 – Arrive at Rafters Cafe & Bar. View video highlights and group photos of the day whilst enjoying afternoon refreshments with your guide. Photos and DVDs are available for purchase
- 16:30 – Depart Rafters Cafe for return to Cairns
- 17:00 – Return to Mission Beach accommodation
- 18:30 -Return to Cairns accommodation (approx.)
- 19:15 – Return to Northern Beaches accommodation
Please Note:
- Overnight accommodation is not included in this package.
- Some medical conditions and/or medications may prevent from participation in scuba diving activities.
- Minimum age 13 years
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