AUSTRALIA – 8 Days Highlights Cairns Barrier Reef Sydney

• Cairns

• Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest

• Great Barrier Reef

• Sydney

• Blue Mountains

• Arrival: Day01 before 3pm 
• Return: Day8 anytime after 12pm

FLY IN Airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)  

FLY OUT Airport: Sydney Airport (SYD)  

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Welcome to Cairns, Australia. On arrival get transferred to the hotel. Today is a free day to explore the Cairns city. Cairns considered the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.

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The day begins in Cairns at 8am, where we’ll pick you up and make our way through the breath-taking scenery of Australia’s north coast. First, we’ll stop off at Mossman Gorge, one of the region’s most memorable landmarks. Here, you can marvel at the surrounding rainforest and go for a refreshing swim in the cooling water.

Afterwards, it’s time for morning tea before we head over the Daintree River on a cable ferry. We’ll make our way to Cape Tribulation where you can take a stroll through the ancient Gondwana Rainforest and marvel at the views from the Alexandra Range Lookout.

Next, we’ll make our way to the Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk which is surrounded by huge, ancient trees and lush mangrove swamps.

For lunch, we’ll indulge in a picnic on the beautiful sands of Cape Tribulation Beach before taking a walk along the shoreline and learning more about the spot where rainforest meets reef. We’ll then make our way back to the Daintree River, stopping on the way to pick up a tropical ice cream to enjoy on the journey.

In the afternoon, it’s time for some crocodile spotting on the Daintree River. We’ll take a cruise along the estuary, where you can catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures and learn more about their habitat. We’ll also keep an eye out for pythons, butterflies, and other native species on the cruise.

Then it’s time to head back. On the way, we’ll stop off at the Rex Range Lookout before our final stop back in Cairns.

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The day begins in Cairns, where you’ll hop aboard your boat for the day at the Marlin Jetty. After that, we’ll head out into the ocean, where you can marvel at the surreal turquoise colours and soak up the endless views of colourful reefs, islands, and vibrant marine life.

By 10:15 am, we’ll have arrived at our first outer reef destination, where you can try your hand at scuba diving. You’ll learn the ropes of exploring underwater, and you’ll have the chance to learn more about the habitats of the creatures and their behaviour.

If you don’t fancy dipping below the water’s surface, you can take a swim, snorkel, or simply kick back and relax on the deck.

For lunch, we’ll tuck into a delicious tropical buffet served by a local chef as we make our way to the next destination. At 1 pm, we’ll arrive at our next stop where you can do some more scuba diving, take a swim, enjoy the views, or relax in the afternoon sunshine.

On the way home, you can try your hand at boom netting, a fun and exhilarating way to discover the reef before we tuck into some wine, cheese, and a selection of tropical fruits as we make our way back to Cairns.

The day comes to a close at 5 pm as we arrive back at the Marlin Jetty.

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Today we say goodbye to Cairns and fly to Sydney. On arrival get transferred to the hotel, rest and head out to catch a sunset view from Sydney Tower. TAKE IN THE SIGHTS OF SYDNEY FROM 250 METRES ABOVE THE CITY STREETS, evening free time to explore the beautiful city.

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

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To kick things off, we’ll visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can get up close and personal with the native wildlife that Australia is famed for. Cuddle up to koalas, hand-feed baby kangaroos, and catch a glimpse of chunky wombats and majestic crocodiles.

We’ll then head to Echo Point, where you can soak up spectacular views of the Jamison Valley and the unique rock formation of the Three Sisters.

While here, you’ll have the chance to ride on all three of Scenic World’s most popular attractions. Experience the Scenic Cableway, the highest cable car in Australia, the Scenic Skyway, and the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world.

From all three, you’ll be able to glean jaw-dropping views of the Blue Mountains from a completely new perspective.

Afterward, we’ll skip Sydney’s rush hour by taking a river cruise, where you can learn more about the architecture, history and culture of the city. Feel free to grab yourself a drink, kick back, and relax as we glide along the edge of the city. We’ll finish up in Darling Harbour or Circular Quay where your one-day adventure into the Blue Mountains unfortunately comes to an end.

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Today is a free day to explore the city on your own. Go shopping or enjoy the beach. Explore the city of Sydney by discovering the iconic sights within the city and traveling out to the famous Bondi Beach to catch some sun. Start off the morning in the city center, ticking off the famous sights, including Australia’s most famous landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will end this tour at the beautiful Bondi Beach, to kick back and relax on the smooth sand.

New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise – 

You will never see fireworks anywhere in the world better than you will from Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve.  This is an open boat, having two enormous sunroofs and 360-degree views of the harbour, it is the perfect vessel to watch the fireworks all around Sydney Harbour. Onboard chef to cook up a storm so you dont need to worry about the food. Includes canape hot and cold selections, salads, seafood and delicious desserts. By cleverly reducing the below deck areas the skipper Col, who also built this vessel, ensured you have an amazingly spacious deck and dance floor to party into the night. With its well thought out design, Harbourcat offers a safe, comfortable, spacious, cruising environment that allows everyone to experience the night of their life.

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It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

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