Queensland / CAIRNS AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

The rich Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef in exotic Tropical North Queensland , rendering it a great location for visiting both of the World Heritage-listed sites . The region is Australia ’ s premier tropical destination , combining lavish scenery with a wide range of activities . Explore , dine and shop in Cairns and marvel at the world ’ s largest coral reef .

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Cairns

Tropical Cairns provides an ideal base for visiting the Great Barrier Reef and nearby rainforests . With an enviable casual lifestyle , there is a choice of establishments to suit café aficionados , bar-hoppers and night owls . Relax , shop , adventure , tour , and discover the best of Tropical North Queensland .

Port Douglas

Gateway to the reef and the rainforest , chic Port Douglas is popular with celebrities for its seclusion and relaxed lifestyle . With an enviable climate , Port Douglas is known for its restaurants , exclusive shops , luxury resorts and historic Queenslander buildings . Port Douglas style equates with sailing , sunning , shopping and relaxing .

Palm Cove

30 minutes ' drive from Cairns and Port Douglas , Palm Cove offers a great range of accommodation options and tours . The exotic setting and flourishing spa centres ensure that relaxation and exploration go hand in hand . Palm-fringed beaches share their habitat with the local wildlife , including colourful lizards and lorikeets .

Daintree Rainforest

The only place on earth where two World Heritagelisted jewels exist : the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation . The region harbours an exotic array of endemic species , including the elusive cassowary and prehistoric crocodile . It is a site of great significance for the traditional owners , the Kuku Yalanji community .

6 Day World Heritage Wonders Independent

This region is Australia ’ s premier tropical destination , including World Heritage-listed sites , the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest .

Highlights of this package include the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway for a breathtaking journey ; time in Kuranda , the ‘ Village in the Rainforest ’; Skyrail , the ‘ World ’ s Most Beautiful Rainforest Experience ’; and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park .

Travel by catamaran to Agincourt Reef at the outer edge of the Barrier Reef . Enjoy lunch , snorkelling and coral viewing while learning about this natural wonder of the world .

Visit the Mossman Gorge and enjoy an indigenous presentation by the traditional owners of the gorge , the Kuku Yalanji people . Walk the rainforest beach , admire the coastline and enjoy a cruise on the Daintree River , a habitat for birds , tree snakes , unique plants and the estuarine crocodile .

Package includes : 5 nights of accommodation , airport transfers , full-day tour to Kuranda , Great Barrier Reef cruise , full-day tour to Cape Tribulation .

From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca