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• Full Day Reef Cruise
• Scuba Diving
• Reef Cruise & Heli Scenic
• Gold Class VIP Lounge
• 2 Day Reef & Rainforest
• 3 Day Reef, Skyrail & Rainforest
• Fly / Cruise - Half Day Trip
• Cruise / Fly - Full Day Trip
• 2 Day Reef & Skyrail + Kuranda Train
• Daintree Rainforest Tour
• Outback Tour
• 4 Day Reef, Rainforest, Outback and Skyrail
• Snorkeling Cairns
• Introductory Dives
• Certified Dives
• Marine Bio Snorkel Tour
• Semi Submersible Tour
• Photography
• Private Charters
• Schools Groups
• PADI Learn to Dive Open Water Course
• PADI Advanced Dive Course
• PADI Referral Course
• PADI Open Water + Advanced Course
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VOTED #5 BEST DAY CRUISE IN THE WORLD & #4 BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA BY TRIPADVISOR

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 30 YEARS

Down Under Cruise & Dive are a locally owned & operated company taking locals & tourists to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for over 30 years!

AWARD WINNING TOURIST & DIVE BOAT

35-metre luxury superyacht, Evolution, was awarded the 2016 Ausmarine Best Tourist & Dive Boat in Australia. Discover the reef onboard the best boat!

TRIPADVISOR #5 TOP DAY CRUISE IN THE WORLD

Awarded Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards year on year. Our Reef Cruise was voted #5 Day Cruise in the WORLD and #4 Top Travel Experiences in Australia.

AUTHORISED 5-STAR PADI DIVE CENTRE

Our PADI Diver Training Courses ensure that your certification is accepted internationally so you can dive anywhere in the world!

Snorkel and dive at two outer reef locations

During your Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, you will travel to two different Outer Reef locations. Saxon Reef is located in between Norman Reef and Hastings Reef and is a haven of marine life and thriving coral colonies. Relatively smaller in size than our other Great Barrier Reef destinations at just 1.9 square kilometers, Saxon Reef is a spectacular reef location not often frequented by many other tour operators and therefore is a pristine, untouched snorkelling and diving paradise. Saxon Reef offers an abundance of diverse areas to explore for both snorkelers and scuba divers.

Award-Winning Reef Tours from Cairns

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef so it would come as no surprise that the Great Barrier Reef is the #1 reason people travel to Cairns.

Down Under Cruise and Dive is one of the only Cairns reef tour operators that are still locally owned and operated. During our 30 years of operation, our outstanding customer service, commitment to eco-tourism and exceptional reef tour has helped us win many awards.

Departing Cairns, our 35-metre luxury superyacht Evolution provides an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef. Our Cairns reef tour offers the most activities for even greater value. Experience two outer reef locations with up to 5 hours on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and scuba diving. Dial up the adventure with a scenic helicopter flight over the reef or join one of our Semi-Submarine Tours.

The world’s largest coral reef system and world-heritage listed site is ready and waiting for you to explore. Join Down Under Cruise and Dive for an unforgettable, personalised day on the Great Barrier Reef.

The best snorkelling at the best reefs. We have selected our outer reef locations for their variety to provide the best experience for both beginners, experienced snorkelers and children of all ages.

Try scuba diving without any previous experience! That’s right, if you have never dived before, and have always wished to experience firsthand the beauty of the underwater world you can arrange an Introductory dive with one of our friendly and professional Instructors.

Learn the secrets of the reef with our Marine Biology Tours

SCENIC FLIGHTS

Discover the Great Barrier Reef from above with our helicopter packages

Check out our latest reef specials, discounts and local deals.

LOCALS SPECIALS

Check out our local reef special for NQ and Cairns locals.

City, Beaches and Palm Cove return transfers available

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What our customers say

Down under dive's evolution - extraordinary experience.

"My husband and I have done numerous reef trips in our glorious back yard, but this was by far the best. Evolution is a perfectly designed vessel for this type of experience, manned by outstanding staff, who give all guests an unforgettable day. I could not fault any part of the trip, from the food, professionalism, diving, weather and the relaxing attitude of the staff. There's a reason why they are in the top 5 in the world - an absolutely fabulous day out. This company has perfected the reef experience - not to take away from other operators in Cairns & Port Douglas, but this was just a cut above the rest. We loved it!" - NancyFNQ via

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26 Redden St

Cairns Queensland 4870

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My brother and I booked the Kuranda tour up on the scenic railway and back on the SkyRail. The entire day was a great experience. Highly recommend doing this tour - the views are incredible and Kuranda was a lot of fun to wander around. Down Under was accommodating in picking us up and dropping us off at our hotel, even with a last minute change. We liked that this was a self-guided day once we were dropped off at the train station. Overall, no negative feedback. They took good care of us that day!

We booked a Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail trip with Down Under Tours and they were flawless in their execution of coordinating pickup and drop off at the hotel. They arrived precisely when they said they would to pick us up in the morning and on route to our destination the guide pointed out interesting landmarks as well as suggestions on things to do. The tour ticket also included discounts for Kuranda Village activities which was nice! After completing the Skyrail, Down Under Tours staff was easily recognizable and shuttled us back to the hotel. All around, they made the day worry free for us especially when their were 3 separate activities that needed to be planned; Down Under Tours jumps in and takes away all the worry of coordinating logistics. The tour schedule and timing made for a perfect agenda.

Went on a tour today of the daintree forest, crocodile river cruise, and mossman gorge, with our guide, Mark! New, air conditioned bus which is a must in the humid rainforest. He kept the day interesting with his anecdotes and knowledge of the area! Especially his love for the cassowary.

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Established in 1990, the Down Under Tours’ driven and professional team deliver expert service, connecting guests to the best of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. With their passion and knowledge, discover the only place on earth where two World Heritage Sites meet, with wildlife, waterfalls, the world’s oldest rainforest and stories from ancient Indigenous cultures.

With comprehensive day and private touring options, guests can explore Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, and the rainforests of Kuranda and Daintree with experienced Driver Guides. Their comprehensive premium fleet includes private touring sedans and large coaches featuring advanced safety systems, custom luxury interiors, reclining leather seats, timber floors and panoramic windows. Down Under Tours invests in inclusive transport, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles so all guests can explore Cairns and Tropical North Queensland together.

With Advanced ECOtourism and Green Travel Leader status, Down Under Tours continues to make eco-friendly decisions, leveraging modern technologies and innovation. They support initiatives such as Rainforest Rescue through the TreadRight Foundation, which aims to restore unprotected areas of the Daintree Rainforest. Down Under Tours is driven to create a positive impact for their business region and the environment.

Through delivering premium coach touring and transport, Down Under Tours connects guests to the best of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland.

Enjoy the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with the freedom of using your own car.

Check in: Park your car at Skyrail and meet their Representative who will check you in using the Kuranda Boarding pass. The Kuranda Boarding Pass offers pre-allocated seating on both the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, preferential seating on the Kuranda Scenic Rail, a detailed map of Kuranda, and discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions. Written itinerary available in six languages.

Kuranda Scenic Railway: Transfer to Freshwater Station then board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for your journey to Kuranda, including many breathtaking views. Marvel at this engineering feat as you travel through the Barron Gorge National Park.

Kuranda Village: Upon arrival in Kuranda, the village in the rainforest, free time is allowed to explore the many attractions including the Heritage Markets. You may consider visiting other selected Kuranda attractions as the Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into these attractions.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Avoid the ticketing queue and board Skyrail for your journey over and through the rainforest, enjoying two stops en route to explore. Your car will be waiting for you at the end of your Skyrail journey.

Disabled Access

From $1621 to $1998

Experience the very best of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Daintree National Park, the excitement of the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and the unspoilt beauty and incredible cultural heritage of historic Cooktown on this fully guided and accommodated 3 day tour.

Our experienced driver-guide will share knowledge and history as you explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and historic Cooktown.

The 3 Day Wanderer is for visitors who have the time to explore our region at a more leisurely pace. Package includes 2 nights accommodation in Cooktown at the Sovereign Resort along with selected meals.

Enjoy a relaxing morning before joining their half day tour to Kuranda.

Tour Pick up: Driver will check you in using the Kuranda Boarding Pass, offering pre-allocated seating on the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail, preferential seating on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, a detailed map of Kuranda, and discounted entry into selected Kuranda Attractions. Written itinerary available in six languages.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Transfer to Smithfield to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Once aboard you will be amazed as you glide silently over and through the rainforest. There are two stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre.

Kuranda Village : Upon arrival in Kuranda, it’s time to explore this fascinating village. The Heritage Markets are popular and full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts.

Kuranda Scenic Rail : At the scheduled time, board the world famous Kuranda Scenic Rail for your return journey to Cairns. Wind through hand-hewn tunnels, across bridges and around curves, all the time appreciating what an amazing engineering feat it is. Upon arriving at Freshwater Station, their coach will transfer you back to your pick up location.

Take a half day tour to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures: After being collected by coach, take the scenic drive to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures.

After arrival, there is then plenty of free time to explore the remainder of the park, including the unique eco experience of the Wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the saltwater crocodile. Explore the rest of the park with its abundance of wildlife including water birds, turtles, wallabies and cassowaries. See the notorious head shake and death roll of a huge crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show, also the opportunity to hold a crocodile for a photo (own expense). Discover the world’s most venomous snakes at the Snake Show before your return transfer departs at 4.45pm.

Check in: Make your visit to Kuranda a memorable one from door to door. Their Kuranda Boarding Pass allows for driver check in, offering you pre-allocated preferential seating on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Written itinerary available in six languages.

Kuranda Scenic Railway: On arrival at Freshwater Station you are able to avoid the ticketing lines as you are already checked in. Perhaps purchase a light breakfast or explore the souvenir shop and museum. Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway on its arrival for this breathtaking journey on one of the world’s most scenic train routes. The journey will take you through hand-hewn tunnels and across bridges with amazing views.

Kuranda Village: Your Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into selected attractions as well as a detailed map of Kuranda.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: At the scheduled time, bypass the ticketing lines and go directly to the Skyrail boarding area, to board Skyrail for the world’s most beautiful rainforest experience. Glide over the Rainforest canopy and take advantage of the two stops enroute to enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Your journey ends at Smithfield where their coach will return you to your pick up location.

Combine your Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure with the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway for an unforgettable day!

Kuranda Scenic Railway: On board the famous railway, enjoy the scenic journey with breathtaking views of the waterfalls and rainforest.

Kuranda Village: Enjoy an hour to explore “the village in the rainforest”.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Glide over and through the tropical rainforest on the cableway.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures: Simply the best place to see crocodiles and local wildlife in Tropical North Queensland! Get up close to Australia’s most loved wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, and of course crocodiles! Highlights include: Wetland Boat Cruise through the park’s Melaleuca wetlands and Wildlife Presentations including the Venomous Snake Show, Cassowary and Koala Feeding.

Trip Guide: including tickets, itinerary, discounts and handy information to guide you through the day. Available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 日本語, and 中国人.

Sit back and relax with included return Cairns transfers.

Check in: Their Driver will meet you and check you in for your tour using their Kuranda Boarding pass. The pass includes a detailed itinerary, pre-allocated preferential Kuranda Scenic Railway seating, map of Kuranda, and discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions. Written itinerary available in six languages.

Kuranda Scenic Rail: Boarding the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail, an amazing journey awaits you as you travel one of the world’s most scenic rail routes, through hand-hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning spectacular gorges.

Kuranda Village: You have some time to explore this quaint village.

Rainforestation: Your shuttle coach will transfer you to Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens and tropical rainforest. Board the amphibious Army Duck where an experienced guide will show you unique tropical fruits and ancient rainforest plants. Join the Dreamtime Walk for an insight into ancient Aboriginal Culture. The Pamagirri Dancers perform a range of native dances in the Rainforest Amphitheatre. A delicious barbecue lunch is included before visiting the Koala and Wildlife Park.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: At your pre-allocated time board Skyrail, an experience which takes you over the rainforest canopy with two stops enroute. Return coach transfer to Cairns.

From $265 to $349

Immerse yourself in the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people on this exclusive tour. Join an art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley where you will learn how their stories are shared through art, as well as paint your own canvas to take home.

Learn about the ancient Aboriginal ‘highways’ that run through the region on the way to Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre; the gateway into the ancient Daintree rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Experience a traditional welcome to country smoking ceremony as you arrive before a delicious lunch.

Includes an interpretive walk through the ancient rainforest at Mossman Gorge with our Adventure North driver/guide.

From $330 to $399

The Daintree Dreaming Day Tour combines genuine Aboriginal experiences with the natural beauty of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park including Mossman Gorge. To truly appreciate this magical landscape you will be taken on a journey from coast to rainforest to meet and learn the ancient culture from the traditional owners of the Kuku Yalanji people.

Learn traditional hunting and gathering skills with a member of the Kubirri -Warra Clan on one of their two hour coastal and mangrove cultural walks. Welcome to Country Ceremony at Mossman Gorge – traditional smoking ceremony which is conducted by Aboriginal people with specialised cultural knowledge to welcome people to their land.

A delicious lunch at Mossman Gorge Mayi Cafe is included before immersing yourself on a guided rainforest walk through pristine rainforest of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National park or upgrade to the optional Aboriginal guided Nugadiku Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge.

Down Under Tours look forward to sharing the stories and dreaming with you.

Embark on a guided tour from Cairns, where the beauty of nature, local knowledge, and cultural insight come together to create a truly memorable day. With our experienced driver guide by your side, you will have the opportunity to explore the remnants of the palm forest at Cattana Wetlands and enjoy the tranquil serenity of Jabiru Lake.

Visit the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, known locally as Din Din and enjoy an exclusive Make Travel Matter® moment. Led by a dedicated cultural guide, you will gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Djabugay people as you explore this breathtaking location.

Indulge your senses at Skybury Coffee Plantation, where you will be treated to their signature flavours of papaya and coffee. Enjoy a tasty lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting before heading to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery to be delighted by the mouthwatering flavors of homemade ice cream

Conclude your adventure with a journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide over and through the World Heritage-listed Rainforest, marveling at the breathtaking views from the gondola. Take the opportunity to explore further at two en-route stops, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this natural paradise.

GPS activated audio commentary available in six languages.

Mossman Gorge Centre: Your expert driver/guide will take you for a guided walk through Mossman Gorge sharing their knowledge of this enchanting rainforest environment. Learn about the fascinating secrets of one of the world’s oldest rainforests.

Daintree River Cruise: Reach an understanding of this wildlife environment for one hour, habitat of birds, tree snakes, unique plants and of course the estuarine crocodile.

Tropical Lunch: With special access at a private rainforest property, enjoy a short walk along a delightful rainforest creek before a delicious tropical lunch. Choice of quality steak, fish or vegetarian meal with fresh salads and fruit platter, followed by coffee or Daintree Tea.

Cape Tribulation: Walk on this world-renowned rainforest beach and admire the coastline and fringing coral reef from the Kulki Lookout.

Daintree Ice Cream Company: Stop and enjoy an afternoon refreshment at the Daintree Ice Cream Company. Your tour includes a delicious cup of 4 flavours of ice cream made from exotic fruits grown in their on-site organic orchard.

Alexandra Lookout: After winding through the rainforest of the Alexandra Range, enjoy this spectacular lookout over the Daintree River estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea.

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With so much to see in the magnificent Tropical North Queensland region, Down Under Tours are the day touring specialists, and offer a variety of options to suit every taste. Choose from a huge selection of Cairns day tours, including the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Rainforestation, or Cape Tribulation and Daintree tours.

Their Kuranda Boarding Pass allows you to avoid ticketing lines as both Train and Skyrail tickets are pre-allocated, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your day. The Kuranda Boarding Pass also offers preferential seating, discounts to selected Kuranda attractions, a personalised itinerary and detailed map.

GPS activated commentary is available daily on their Cape Tribulation tour in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese.

At Down Under Tours they abide by the motto ‘Our People make the difference’. From their accommodating driver-guides and dynamic marketing personalities working on the front line of their company, to their friendly reservations staff, it is their people who define their standards of quality and consistency.

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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Down Under Tours Australia

26 Redden St, Cairns , Queensland 4870 Australia

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With so much to see in the magnificent Tropical North Queensland region, Down Under Tours are the day touring specialists, and offer a variety of options to suit every taste. Choose from a huge selection of Cairns day tours, including the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Rainforestation, or Cape Tribulation and Daintree tours including their Daintree Walkabout tour. Their Kuranda Boarding Pass allows you to avoid ticketing lines as both Train and Skyrail tickets are pre-allocated, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your day. The Kuranda Boarding Pass also offers preferential seating, discounts to selected Kuranda attractions, a personalised itinerary and detailed map. GPS activated commentary is available daily on both their Cape Tribulation and Daintree Walkabout tours in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese daily. At Down Under Tours they abide by the motto 'Our People make the difference'. From their accommodating driver-guides and dynamic marketing personalities working on the front line of their company, to their friendly reservations staff, it is their people who define their standards of quality and consistency.

Reviewed by Melly C.

Went on a tour today of the daintree forest, crocodile river cruise, and mossman gorge, with our guide, Mark! New, air conditioned bus which is a must in the humid rainforest. He kept the day... Read more

Reviewed by Erica H.

My brother and I booked the Kuranda tour up on the scenic railway and back on the SkyRail. The entire day was a great experience. Highly recommend doing this tour - the views are incredible and... Read more

Reviewed by Billy S.

We booked a Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail trip with Down Under Tours and they were flawless in their execution of coordinating pickup and drop off at the hotel. They arrived precisely when they... Read more

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• Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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• Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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• Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

With so much to see in the magnificent Tropical North Queensland, Down Under Tours offers a range of day tours and coach transport charter solutions

Come join us and discover the UNESCO World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforests of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland,  with tours available to popular destinations of Kuranda, Cape Tribulation and further north as far as the historical township of Cooktown.

Down Under Tours Australia: Reviews

Fantastic experience: We took the down under reef tour and it was fantastic. The ship was brand new (and huge), the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was decent and amazingly all the extra items available for purchase were reasonably priced ($5 beer, $2 sea sickness tablets, $35 rented underwater camera, etc...). The refs we went to were awesome. Tip- go during bad weather and there will be less people on the boat and apparently it is more likely you will see giant turtles if the weather is bad. Of course the seas will be rougher, but that didn't bother me. All in all, it was a great tour!

Fantastic experience: Down under tours transfers from hotel to activity locations was excellent, props to driver Glynn.

Fantastic experience: The Great Barrier Reef tour was EPIC! All of the staff on-board were really nice, funny and great with their service. The equipment was all very good, the team were professional in their approach and we saw so many amazing things! Thank you to the team for getting us to some epic spots, underwater photographer and good food! We will certainly be back again!

Fantastic experience: We did the Mossman Gorge, Daintree, Cape Tribulation tour in July and cannot recommend it highly enough. It was brilliant!!! Scott was our guide and was extremely informative at the stops as well as pointing out highlights and history along the way. We had a terrific morning tea and the lunch was excellent quality ( I had Barra and the others had perfectly cooked steak) in lovely surroundings and of course, the fruit sorbet ice creams for afternoon tea were also very yum. The sights and the river cruise ( we saw 2 crocs) really exceeded our expectations, only disappointed that the cassowaries were in hiding. Fabulous day and would love to even do it again, the scenery is so beautiful and interesting. Scott, you are a treasure and your knowledge and funny stories really made the day for us, thank you.

Fantastic experience: Paul was a very funny and informative driver, we went to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures with him. Recommend

Fantastic experience: Down Under Tours can be congratulated on a fantastically 'designed' tour to Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mosman Gorge, Queensland! The tour began in a very comfortable 4WD 'bus' to Cape Tribulation & a wonderful guided tour through the Daintree rainforest; a cruise along the Daintree River; morning tea at Mosman Gorge & a delicious tropical lunch ( we had the barramundi ) served at a restaurant amongst the backdrop of the rainforest! We also had a guided walk on the cape Tribulation Beach.... & finished off with a yummy tropical fruit icecream! We cannot speak highly enough about our bus driver/tour guide; Scott! He was very knowledgeable, interesting, witty & also managed to keep our group safely together throughout the tour! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.....

Fantastic experience: We thoroughly enjoyed our Daintree forest/river, Mossman Gorge tour with our fantastic driver and guide Scott. We were promptly picked up from our accommodation in the bus, which was very clean, cool and comfortable for our day's travelling. Scott's commentary and knowledge was first class throughout a wonderful day exploring the natural beauty of the area. HIs knowledge of the plants/wildlife/area was great and he was able to spot things that we wouldn't have seen otherwise! We were unable to get to Cape Tribulation due to damage caused by the recent cyclone but enjoyed our stop at Thornton beach. The lunch at Heritage lodge was delicious and was a lovely area to explore post lunch. The damper and tea at Mossman Gorge and icecream at Daintree Ice cream company were outstanding. A memorable day!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent guide/driver on the Cape Tribulation tour. His passion for the area the wildlife and the indigenous peoples really came across. Thank you Scott.

Fantastic experience: Perfect! Picked us up and dropped us off - very organised and throughly on time. Loved

Fantastic experience: We did the Cape tribulation, mossman gorge, and daintree River tour. An amazing day with our wonderful and informative guide Uta. Saw 2 crocodiles, and gained plenty of knowledge about the locations and wildlife!

Fantastic experience: FIRST CLASS TOUR Thank you Uta! Daintree Rainforest and River trip. An amazing day out.

Fantastic experience: brilliant tours and guides, buses comfortable and aircon. Beautiful area, military museum largest in Southern Hemisphere, skyrail, Kuranda railway tour. Beautiful put together, pick up and drop off to accommodation.

Fantastic experience: We went on the Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge Tour. We were picked up from our hotel in Cairns by a lovely driver called Daniel. He was so knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. He went out of his way to make our day special. Thank you Daniel and Down Under Tours, a great day out and Daniel is a great ambassador for your company.

Fantastic experience: Went on the Mossman Gorge/Daintree/Cape Tribulation day trip today and it was fantastic. Daniel, our guide, was brilliant - gave us loads of information, answered all questions with ease, threw in some Aussie humour, pointed out wildlife we’d completely missed and was all round the best tour guide I have ever had, and I’ve done a lot of trips!

Fantastic experience: What a great tour. Cairns to Cape Tribluation. So much beautiful scenery . Great food. Lovely clean and comfortable transport. Our tour guide Scott was fantastic. Made the tour informative and fun. If you are in Cairns make sure you do this tour. Unforgettable experience.

Fantastic experience: We had a fun day out in The Daintree Rainforeat, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation! Scott was amazing! Incredibly educational! We have learnt so much about Australia's history.Only sorta buzzkill were the roadworks but we couldn't have predicted that. Scott's horrible yet funny dad jokes distracted us from that. Would definitely go again. Thank you Scott!!

Fantastic experience: Our day tour to Mossman Gorge, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation was an excellent experience all round. The vehicle was very comfortable , super clean and felt very safe and in good hands. We were so lucky to have a fantastic guide Scott who shared so much interesting information and we saw so much of that part of FNQ including the wildlife.

Fantastic experience: Spent the day with Mark from Down Under Tours, visiting the Janbal art gallery for an art lesson and a guided walk through the Mossman Gorge. The tour guide can either make or break your experience, and Mark definitely made it. Thank you Mark for a wonderful day!

Fantastic experience: We had Scott for our tour guide with a full day of Mossman, Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Bloody awesome, couldn’t have asked for a better day. Scott is very knowledgeable with all the facts, so glad we chose this company. Highly recommend this tour and having a great tour guide was a bonus!

Fantastic experience: Our driver Daniel was amazing he is full of knowledge as well as jokes and he can also speak German. Our tour to the Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation was informative and fun. Our morning tea and lunch was super yummy especially the ice cream at the end of our day. Highly reccomend getting on a tour with Daniel.

Fantastic experience: On Wednesday the 3rd of August we visited Kuranda by booking a scenic train and sky rail tour with this company. They are very professional,well organised and most of all friendly and welcoming. On the way back to Cairns we had a driver who s name is Paul: he was simply amazing and made our day with his humour!Such an interesting person. Thank you Paul!

Fantastic experience: We had DUT plan a full day for us with train, skyrail and Heartly's. Everything went smooth, from pick-up to the ride back, and it was cheaper than it wouldve been if we had tried to plan it all ourselves. Special shout-out to Neil, who is the most natural tour guide I've ever met!

Fantastic experience: We booked a SkyRail combo to the Kuranda mountains with hotel transfers for a family of 5 and unfortunately I didn’t realise I missed one person until we were about to board the bus. The company was brilliant and sorted everything for us on the spot, got me a seat on the train despite it being full and printed out new passes for us which we were truly grateful for as I was worried one of us might miss out. The gondola ride was stunning with Barron waterfalls being the highlight of our trip. The train ride from Kuranda to Cairns was quite uncomfortable and I don’t they should be squashing 4 people onto what should be a 3 seater bench but the scenery and the breathtaking beauty of the area definitely makes up for it. You can book a Gold Class Cabin which I think would be more comfortable but it is $99 per person which is a little bit excessive. It’s an amazing day out and you can save some money by skipping the hotel transfer ($120 with or $179 without) it would have been more value for money if the driver provided some information about the area he was driving through but minor issue. Absolutely incredible day out and by far the best tour I’ve ever been on

Fantastic experience: We did the Daintree / Cape Trib / Mossman Gorge tour and Daniel was our guide. He was amazing! Full of knowledge and jokes to keep us informed, yet laughing the whole day. Beautiful locations and lots of gorgeous photo opportunities! Leaving from Cairns makes it a long day so if you have the choice, book from Port Douglas!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic tour with a great driver and guide - thanks Tony. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. I recommend tours if you're in the Cairns area as they are informative, cost effective and you can relax to and from in a great big bus.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I experienced the Kuranda rail and Skyway and the Cape Tribulation tours. Both were handled in a very professional and caring manner. The Cape Tribulation tour started out well and got better as the day went on. People were missing from pickup, but the driver handled it all with ease. Daniel was our driver/guide and his sense of humour coupled with extensive environmental knowledge greatly enhanced the tour. We have been on tours all around the world and this was as good as the best, if not the best. Thanks Daniel.

Fantastic experience: Great touring company for an excellent reef experience! The crew were helpful and friendly, the boat was secure (the number of head counts and checks on equipment were impressive), and the locations and time on the reef were great.

Fantastic experience: Our bus driver Paul he is the best tourist guy we had. Not only he had great sense of humor but also he is very considerate he dropped off at hotel front because of rainy day.

Fantastic experience: First trip to Cairns and I can't rate them highly enough. From the first phone call to enquire to the final door to door drop off, there was not one hitch in the whole day. Efficient, friendly staff and comfortable transport.

Fantastic experience: Great tour to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation had a wonderful tour guide in Bridget would recommend do it

Fantastic experience: Great experience with them. Our tour guide/ driver of the bus Peter was such a fun person. He is hilarious and made sure everyone was comfortable and not stressed . Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: We have just finished the Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge tour with Down Under Tours. It was an awesome day, even though the weather was not friendly. Our tour guide and driver Scott was excellent at is job and was very informative through out the whole day, his dad jokes were really funny as well. He was also very good at working with the rain during the day. The whole day went like clockwork and was very well organised. Morning tea and lunch were very nice indeed and so was the ice cream before the trip back to our accommodation. Even though the weather wasn't the best all the spots we went to the scenery was amazing. This tour was very good value for money and I would have no hesitation in recommending Down Under Tours. Thankyou very much Scott for a wonderful day indeed.

Fantastic experience: Just been on the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour , it was. Fabulous experience Scott the driver very informative and funny ,sorted everything out during the day, couldn’t have looked after everyone any better. Food supplied during the day fantastic. Ps Chris on boat also brilliant. Cathy and Wayne Shaw UK

Fantastic experience: We did the Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest trip with Down Under Tours and the experience was great. Greg was our tour guide and he was friendly, knowledgeable and approached the day with a great sense of humour. The tour was well organised and scheduled, allowing time at each place to explore a little before moving on. Being on the bus with the large windows allowed you to see the rainforest travelling in and out. Greg's commentary was informative and we really enjoyed being on his bus!

Fantastic experience: Daniel our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local fauna and flora and animals. Well-paced walks, delicious morning tea, lunch and local Daintree icecream as our final treat! Very enjoyable tour made more so by Daniel's skills and ability to relate to everyone! High recommended!

Fantastic experience: My partner and I did the Kuranda tour! They provided us a transfers, ticket for Skyrail and the Kuranda Train. We had the best day in Kuranda. Everything was so peaceful and perfect❤️ We could do our own things and visit wherever we wanted to go in Kuranda. The freedom we had! Oh the best feelings!! Really enjoyed our day! Our bus driver was such a friendly person and gave us some tips when we go on a Skyrail Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing day travelling on the Skyrail and Kuranda Train. Tony our bus driver was very pleasant, informative and entertaining. He gave us very clear instructions about our trip and where to meet him for the return bus trip home. Very impressed. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: It was amazing! Highly recommended day tours while you are visiting Cairns.

Fantastic experience: We went on the Daintree Dreaming Tour and loved it. Bridget, our tour guide was extremely informative, knowledgeable and personable. A pleasure to spend the day with. Our 14 year old teenager was totally engaged all day and had a great time. We highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic tour with a great driver and guide - thanks, Uta. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel far from the city. I recommend tours if you're in the Cairns area as they are informative, cost-effective, and you can relax to and from a great bus with AC services. Ice cream, great Lunch in a Heritage hotel. Uta, you are the best, thank you Down Under Tours Australia

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Value Service: Group tours

Fantastic experience: Couldn't fault it! We booked down under tours for our trip to Mosman Gorge, Daintree rain forest and cape tribulation (full day trip) our guide Daniel was superb all day long!! Super knowledgeable and new to his audience. There was a large age difference on our tour yet Daniel entertained everyone! From his David Attenborough impersonation (which had everyone laughing) to his expert knowledge about the wildlife and rainforest. Truly a wonderful trip for all to enjoy. The day flowed without any hitches and was very well organised. Highly recommend. Daniel really made the tour. 'Our people make the difference ' is their slogan and Daniel definitely does!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness , Value

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Punctuality , Quality , Value Service: Group tours

Fantastic experience: We had a tour organised and to be delivered through Down Under Tours Australia. We called to confirm and were informed that they weren't running that day. Bec who we spoke to was fantastic and managed to keep our booking and we drove ourselves. She was incredibly helpful and really nice. Even though this tour was not booked directly it was still able to happen. Down Under Tours Australia are awesome.

Fantastic experience: Just completed the Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest 1 day experience . Daniel our guide and driver was absolutely exceptional . Could not recommended him and the tour highly enough . He was professional and informative . Tour bus was excellent and complementary morning coffee and scones together with complementary afternoon ice cream a real bonus

Fantastic experience: Daniel our tour guide for the day was phenomenal! He is filled with so much knowledge! He was funny too! I learned so much. The lunch we had was good, and I loved the stop for Daintree ice cream. Jaden the guide on the river was great as well, he made special efforts to make sure both sides of the boat could see what he was showing us, we even spotted a croc! The bus was very comfy and cool (in the back anyway) I would highly recommend this tour!

Fantastic experience: I was recently tour leading a group of 21 Probus friends in Cairns. I want to thank Down Under Tours for all their transfers, their friendly drivers always on time and nothing was a problem. Our earliest pickup at the Pullman hotel was 5.30am and again everything ran like clockwork Well Done and a very big thank you.

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Australia travel guide: What to know before you visit the land down under

I f you're considering a trip to Australia, you'll likely find something fun for everyone to explore. Maybe you enjoy catching waves, rays at beautiful beaches or a good barbecue. Maybe you're an adventure seeker, and want to dive the Great Barrier Reef or hold a cuddly koala. Australia is an ideal place to check off these bucket list items.

Before you go, there are things you should know. 

Australia is a lovely vacation destination, but make sure to plan with plenty of time to spare. Australia is large, and you'll likely have to jump on an expensive plane ride to get from one city to another. Additionally, multi-day road trips are also an option.

Learn more about Australia below.

A TRAVEL GUIDE TO SPAIN: VISIT ANY OF THESE LOCATIONS IN THE IBERIAN NATION 

• Familiarize yourself with Australian words and phrases
• Seasons in Australia are opposites to seasons in America
• Stay safe while swimming
• Figure out travel plans in advance
• Smoking will be an expensive habit on your vacation
• Popular places to visit in Australia

While English is the most common language used in Australia, there are unique words and phrases the locals use that you may not be familiar with. Some have a different meaning in the United States. Here are some examples.

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• "Thongs" are flip-flops
• "Choccy Biccy" is a chocolate biscuit
• "Frothy" is a beer
• "Chips" are fries
• "Barbie" is a barbecue
• "Sanger" is a sandwich
• "Bathers" are bathing suits
• "Yous" is the plural of "you"

In Australia, the summer months are December to February. If you are visiting during those months, make sure to pack extra sun protection since the sun will be blaring hot. 

5 TIPS FOR FAMILY TRAVEL THAT COULD MAKE THE EXPERIENCE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND MUCH MORE MEMORABLE 

When taking a dip in the fresh water at one of Australia's gorgeous beaches, make sure to pay attention to swim only signage between the flags marking a safe swimming area.

Australia has one of the highest rates of shark attacks in the world. That being said, the likelihood of a fatal shark attack occurring is rare, but it is still important to keep safety practices in mind.

Swimming at patrolled beaches can help keep you safe on your vacation. Beaches in Australia that are safe for swimming are marked with red and yellow flags.

Australia is a large country, and you won't be able to hit all the popular cities without hopping on a plane, or designating days to driving. For example, if you want to visit Sydney and Cairns, expect nearly a three and a half hour plane ride from point A to point B.

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Also keep in mind that plane fairs in Australia can get very pricey, so flying from place to place may not be affordable. 

Plan ahead so to avoid breaking the bank while also seeing plenty of Australia.

In Australia, a package of cigarettes costs around $40 on average. 

Additionally, the packaging of cigarettes looks a lot different in the country. In Australia, "plain packaging" is used. This means that marking and advertising is removed, but the health warnings remain on the box. Packages also feature graphic anti-smoking photos that display the dangers of cigarettes. 

Popular sites in Sydney are the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. In addition, Sydney is home to popular beaches, including Bondi Beach, Manly and Coogee.

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Melbourne is home to beaches, museums, beautiful gardens and rooftop bars with spectacular views.

While there, consider checking out Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Skydeck where you can get picture perfect views of the city from great heights. 

Great Ocean Road

After exploring Melbourne, you can explore Great Ocean Road which is just a couple of hours away. This drive is worth the trip. It will provide extremely scenic views, plenty of stops for surfing and swimming as well as gorgeous waterfalls. 12 Apostles is one of the most popular stops on the journey. 

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Although you can see wildlife throughout Australia, Brisbane offers unique animal experiences like at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. 

Brisbane is Australia Zoo is known as the "home of the crocodile hunter," and belongs to the family of the late Steve Irwin. 

The zoo is just about an hour drive from Brisbane. In addition to spotting animals from afar at the zoo, you can also meet animals. There are plenty of options for encounters with animals including lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, rhinos, koalas, kangaroos and more.

Kangaroo Island

Australia is known for its unique wildlife, so it's common for travelers to squeeze a wildlife adventure into their vacation.  

If you want to see the marsupials of Australia, Kangaroo Island is a perfect stop. Here, you'll find echidnas, koalas and kangaroos.

Perhaps the most popular activity to do while in Australia venturing to the Great Barrier Reef. 

Many boat tours leave from Cairns and embark on a journey through the Coral Sea, where the Great Barrier Reef is located. On these boat tours, there are stops to hop off for snorkeling and diving. You're guaranteed to see unique marine life during your dive as it's one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. 

If you aren't a certified scuba diver, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef is still an option. The reef can be explored in shallow waters, so you will still get amazing views through snorkeling. 

Original article source: Australia travel guide: What to know before you visit the land down under

Tongan girls make history with under-16s rugby league trip to Australia

By Penina Momoisea

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A group of Tongan girls have made history by becoming the island kingdom's first schoolgirl rugby league team to embark on an overseas tour after they touched down in Australia.

The under-16s girls and boys teams travelled to Brisbane and Sydney on a two-week secondary school rugby league tour.

It's a huge step for a country where, in 2018, Tonga's Ministry of Education and Training initially issued an edict banning girls and women from playing contact sport to "preserve the dignity of Tongan women and hold on to Tongan cultural values".

NRL Tonga's game development manager, Tavake Fangupo, said while Tonga was still a very culturally sensitive country when it came to women playing contact sports like rugby and rugby league, mindsets were slowly changing.

"In 2023, we only had a handful of schools participating in our competition. In 2024, school participation increased when we launched the first secondary schoolgirls under-16s rugby league tour," he said.

The majority of the girls have only been playing league for the past two years and, for more than 90 per cent of the team, it was also their first time on a plane when they flew to Sydney.

Since arriving, they've experienced the under-19s State of Origin matches and had the opportunity to tour the NSW Centre of Excellence.

"I'm very excited for girls playing rugby league in Tonga, especially now with NRLW being professional, it's another opportunity and pathway for girls from Tonga to be a part of," Mr Fangupo said.

Mr Fangupo has long recognised the importance of opportunities like these for homegrown local talent and said that, off the back of the Rugby League World Cup in 2017 and the success of Mate Ma'a Tonga, there was a huge increase in junior rugby league participation the following year at both schools and clubs.

"I realised living in Tonga how talented these kids were, and so I came up with an idea of how to showcase this local talent overseas to help them look for further opportunities," Mr Fangupo said.

"I met with local sponsors in Tonga and explained the vision and pathways for the future of our kids and how we could work together to further develop their rugby league talent, both locally and overseas."

From there, Mr Fangupo contacted overseas organisations involved in rugby league who assisted him with his idea and vision to bring the project into reality.

The goal was to give local kids in Tonga pathways and an opportunity to potentially secure a fully paid scholarship in New Zealand or Australia to help them further develop their talent through rugby league.

"It would also help them further their education outside of sport, and scholarships would also take the financial burden from mums and dads still living in Tonga", Mr Fangupo added.

This year, the boys are back and based in Brisbane. They took on Keebra State High School, going down to the elite rugby league school 24-0 on Monday afternoon. They will play Marsden State High School and the Redcliffe Dolphins NRL U16s over the next two weeks.

Head Coach Pita Vakautakakala confirmed that another two scholarships were on offer with the NRL Dolphins for another two boys on this year's tour, with clubs and scouting agents also coming to check out the talent on display.

The Tongan girls played the Maori NSW on Saturday and came away with a win in the last few minutes of the game. The final score was 24–16.

The girls go on to play St George Under-16 girls on Wednesday at 5:00pm at Bexley Oval and the Indigenous U16 Rugby League NSW girls later in the week.

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Kuranda Day Tours

Discover the village in the rainforest.

Discover the special mountain top village of Kuranda, nestled within the traditional lands of the Djabugay Aboriginal people. Immerse yourself in the vast beauty, including The Barron Gorge National Park and its renowned Din Din (Barron Falls) waterfall, all within the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics Rainforest. On each of the Kuranda Tours below, you’ll relish the leisurely journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, taking a moment at the Barron Falls lookout. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway provides aerial views, and a must-do stop is the Barron Falls station for a closer look at the mighty Barron Gorge from The Edge Lookout.

Kuranda’s famous village, situated in the mountaintop rainforest just west of Cairns, enchants with its traditional markets, roadside cafes, and diverse attractions. Enjoy the local eateries or explore the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and Birdworld. Meet Australian Wildlife at Kuranda Koala Gardens, meander through art galleries and Aboriginal artifacts, or savor a locally made tropical fruit ice cream.

To guide you through this enriching experience, we  provide a detailed written trip guide, ensuring you make the most of every moment on your tour to Kuranda.  These written guides are available in English, Deutsch ,  Français ,  Español,   Italiano,   日本語, and  中文 .

Our Kuranda tours can be adapted for accessibility. For more information and FAQs, please visit our accessibility page here.

Choose your Kuranda experience!

Browse our great range of Kuranda tours below,  each including travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience.

Your day begins with the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail journey to Kuranda. Sit back, relax and take in the spectacular views as you wind your way up to quaint village of Kuranda. Read More...

Kuranda, Scenic Rail & Skyrail

Your day begins with the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail journey to Kuranda. Sit back, relax and take in the spectacular views as you wind your way up to quaint village of Kuranda. There is plenty of time to explore, including the Heritage Markets which operate daily. Then it’s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey, gliding silently over and through the rainforest, enjoying beautiful views along the way.

• From Cairns = operates daily

After boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda, be amazed as you glide over and through World Heritage rainforest, enjoying two stops along the way. Read More...

Kuranda, Skyrail & Scenic Rail

After boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda, be amazed as you travel over and through World Heritage rainforest, enjoying two stops along the way. The Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions as well as a detailed map to help you explore this quaint village. Your pre allocated preferential seating enables you to avoid the lines, before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Rail for this historic journey.

Operating on select days outlined below

• From Northern Beaches and Port Douglas = operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday

A great option for those passengers with their own car, self drive to Skyrail, Smithfield terminal and park your car. Read More...

Kuranda, Self Drive, Scenic Rail & Skyrail

A great option for those passengers with their own car, self drive to the Smithfield Skyrail terminal and park your car. Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda, where you will enjoy free time. At your allocated time, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail to Freshwater Station where we will collect you for your transfer back to the Smithfield Skyrail terminal where your car is waiting.

Operates daily

Why not enjoy a sleep-in and relaxed breakfast this morning, before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Read More...

Half Day Kuranda, Skyrail & Scenic Rail

Why not enjoy a sleep-in and relaxed breakfast this morning, before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Be amazed as you travel over and through the World Heritage rainforest, enjoying two stops along the way. There is plenty of free time in Kuranda to explore this quaint village, before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Rail. Relax as you wind over bridges & through tunnels on this historic journey.

Operating on select days outlined below with transfers

• From Northern Beaches or Port Douglas = operates Tuesday, Wednsday, Thursday & Saturday

Travel on the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before visiting Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Read More...

Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Skyrail & Hartley’s Crocodiles

On this fun filled day tour you can take in the magnificent views aboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail then soar above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Our coach will then transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in TNQ!  At Hartley’s you’ll explore the Melaleuca Wetlands on a 25 minute boat cruise, marvel at the death roll of a Saltwater Crocodile and explore the wildlife park home to Koala’s, Wallabies and Queensland’s Southern Cassowaries.

• From Cairns & Skyrail Smithfield Terminal = operates Tuesdays to Saturdays

Explore the Southern hemisphere’s largest collection of armoured vehicle’s.  The museum boasts over 190 armoured vehicles and artillery pieces dating from the 1800’s to present day. Then glide over and through the lush rainforest to Kuranda on board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Enjoy wandering through the Village and Kuranda Markets before boarding the Scenic Rail.  Wind your way down the mountain through hand hewn tunnels and over bridges spanning deep rainforest gorges.

Australian Armour & Artillery Museum, Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour

Visit the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum to explore over 220 displays of armour and artillery pieces and connect with history.  View world class exhibits representing the military heritage of 15 countries, at the largest museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Australian Armour & Artillery Museum

A wonderful day awaits as you are transported on the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda. Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens, is your next stop. Read More...

Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Rainforestation & Skyrail Including Lunch

A wonderful day awaits as you are transported on the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda. Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens, is your next stop. Board the amphibious Army Duck, see unique tropical fruits, ancient rainforest plants & native animals, before a performance by the Pamagirri Dancers. A BBQ lunch is included as well, then it’s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey.

Operating on select days below with transfers from Cairns

• From Cairns = operates Thursday to Tuesday

Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail journey to Kuranda. Rainforestation is your next stop where you board the amphibious Army Duck. Then board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey. Read More...

Kuranda, Scenic Rail, Rainforestation & Skyrail

A wonderful day awaits as you are transported on the historic Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda. Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens, is your next stop. Board the amphibious Army Duck and also enjoy the Wildlife Park. Transfer back to Kuranda, then it’s time to board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your return journey.

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Come with us on a Waterfall, Wetlands & Skyrail adventure with an experienced local guide in a luxury coach.  This tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that all adventurers can join us in discovering the wonders of Tropical North Queensland.

Embark on a guided Wetlands, Waterfalls & Skyrail adventure from Cairns. Explore Cattana Wetlands’ palm forest and Barron Falls with a Djabugay cultural guide. Savour lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, then journey to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery for afternoon refreshments. Finish the day on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway travelling over and through the World Heritage Listed rainforest.

• From Cairns = operates Monday to Friday
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Australia Exploration 2025

• Tour the Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, and the world’s oldest rainforest
• Enjoy luxury accommodations and private chartered flights
• Sip your way through wine country and take a nocturnal tour of Flinders Chase National Park
• Learn about Australian culture with immersions led by Indigenous hosts

Your Australian adventure begins in Adelaide, where pristine beaches offer a serene introduction to life Down Under. Next, explore the hills of Barossa Valley, known for its shiraz vines and vibrant art scene. Enjoy underground cellar tastings, culinary workshops, and a breakfast encounter with kangaroos! Hop aboard a private plane to Kangaroo Island for a stay at Southern Ocean Lodge, an opulent retreat amidst Australia's wild landscapes. Embark on exclusive excursions to Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay, along with a nocturnal tour to see the wildlife after dark. Conclude your odyssey with a private flight to Cairns, where you'll sail to the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef and experience cultural immersions in the Daintree Rainforest led by Indigenous hosts.

Quick Facts

• Experience dates September 7-18, 2025
• Price $50,500
• Group size 20 members
• Minimum age 18
• Arrival Airport Adelaide, Australia (ADL)
• Departure Airport Cairns, Australia (CNS)

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In Good Company

Share this exclusive Inspirato Only experience alongside fellow members as you explore unique destinations throughout Australia. Members often walk away with lifelong memories and new friends.

Only for Inspirato

Enjoy exclusive Inspirato Only activities and special touches throughout your journey in Australia. From nocturnal tours to traditional smoking ceremonies led by indigenous hosts, the entire trip is curated specifically for Inspirato members.

Australia’s Top Accommodations

Your explorations are enhanced with stays in luxury properties across Australia including The Louise in the Barossa Valley, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, and Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest.

Array of Activities

Experience all Australia has to offer! Explore the wine region, eat breakfast with kangaroos, set sail to the Great Barrier Reef, and explore multiple hikes/walks through the rainforest and along the iconic Australian coast.

Private Flights

Enjoy the comfort of private flights charted for just Inspirato members to travel between locations and take in views of the Australian Outback from above with a glass of wine in hand!

All Inclusive

All tours, excursions, and accommodations are included in this Australian adventure—as well as food and beverages as noted in the itinerary.

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‘Jet Lag: The Game’ Team Breaks Down Season 10 Finale’s Airport Twist and the ‘Desert Power’ Effect

By Jennifer Maas

Jennifer Maas

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SPOILER ALERT:  This interview contains spoilers from the Season 10 finale of “ Jet Lag : The Game,” now streaming on  Nebula .

“ Jet Lag: The Game ” dropped its Season 10 finale Wednesday on Nebula, featuring the epic conclusion to the Down Under saga of the travel game show and the presentation of a cartoon-kangaroo-balloon-shaped trophy to either Adam Chase and Ben Doyle or Sam Denby and two-time guest player Toby Hendy.

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Ben and Adam – can you break down losing the “Desert Power” and the moment you realized you weren’t going to win?

BEN DOYLE: Oh, it was devastating. I think some people might think we just edited it this way, but we were literally certain that we were going to win the game until the last, like, half hour.

ADAM CHASE: We entered the day with so much Desert Power. And we really thought the only thing that would prevent us from winning is if we didn’t make our flights. Which as you saw, we did have a ton of trouble with. The flight we’d planned on taking was sold out, so we never made it to the Canberra-New South Wales border the way we’d intended. But when we managed to pull off the connection via Sydney to Melbourne, we were confident we had won. It was wild to go, in a single moment, from basically 100% confidence that we would win, to 100% knowledge that we had lost. It turned out that while we did have a lot of Desert Power, we had, in fact, not been able to see all possible futures.

Sam, explain the discovery of the Gold Coast Airport’s border location during the gameplay vs. in prep for the game?

SAM DENBY: In prepping for this season, none of us had ever really considered the possibility that there could be incentive to go to anywhere but the largest cities in each region—partially because the ability to deposit budget anywhere in a region was a last-minute change. Originally, we had designed the game so that you had to go to the challenge board first before depositing budget. So with the ability to deposit budget anywhere, there’s therefore more incentive to be right on a region border, but I don’t think any of us could have guessed that there’d be a major airport literally bisected by the border. As soon as Toby mentioned that to be on day one I knew we had a leg-up since I was also pretty sure that Ben and Adam didn’t know about “the Gold Coast hack.” This really gave us an advantage on the last day both by having a winning strategy that was not very dependent on tight flight connections and by having one that would keep Ben and Adam thinking they were winning, and therefore potentially keeping them a bit off their game, until the last minute.

What “wins” from challenges are you most proud of from Season 10?

CHASE: I think mine are obvious, which are hitting the bogey at Alice Springs Golf Course on the first hole, and getting the waiting 30 minutes challenge to within the second. Both of those, I think, were especially satisfying because one, they were big gambles we pretty much needed to win, and two, because Ben simply did not think I could do either of them. Ben was kind of a Chani figure—he did not believe that I was the Lisan Al-Gaib, and that I could accumulate quite that much Desert Power. But to his credit, he was willing to trust me when I asked him to.

DOYLE: I was so ready to lose a thousand dollars.

CHASE: It was also fun to read comments of people as they were watching the episode, because the nearly universal reaction, especially to the choice to wager $1,000 on “Wait 30 Minutes,” was “Adam is incredibly overconfident on this, it’s a huge mistake, and it’s going to ruin their game” and I enjoyed waiting a few minutes for them to see how it played out.

One last thing I’ll mention is that many people pointed out that the key to my success was that I walked at an extremely consistent rhythm, which is famously what attracts sand worms. So I was kind of doing the opposite of a sand walk. Which maybe explains why the following day we were kind of eaten by the giant sand worm that was Sam and Toby’s strategy.

DOYLE: I think for me, my wins were emotional support wins. So I also take credit for everything that Adam just said. And the Tim Tam! That was hard, right?

And then right from there we went to the portrait gallery, where we were sure we’d find a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, considering she was also the Queen of Australia, but she was nowhere to be found and all the portraits were of rather niche people. But Toby accurately guessed that the Australian audience would accurately identify former Olympian Cathy Freeman. So this back-to-back sequence felt like a big win considering it absolutely was not a given.

What did you discover about the mechanics of the gambling gameplay during the season and how it affected the choices you made in challenges and steals?

CHASE: The more we’ve designed games, the more we’ve realized that what makes challenges compelling is stakes. In many seasons, we’ve had challenges that couldn’t be failed, and sometimes the only stakes were, like, will it take them 10 minutes to do this, or 20 minutes—which sometimes, depending on the game, that 10 minutes was significant enough to give it stakes, but certainly there were many times when it wasn’t.

What was nice about the gambling was it gave each challenge clear stakes—if you fail, you will lose the money you’ve wagered. It also meant that, because each challenge was a risk, there was much less incentive to just grind through as many challenges as possible—which is another thing we really focus on in game design, is reducing the incentive to grind challenges, just because that gets boring. We tend to want a gameplay loop of do some travel, do some challenges, some travel, some challenges, so on.

The final thing we thought it did nicely was allow for big swings in the game. Teams could suddenly gain a lot of money or lose a lot of money, and you saw that—who had more money, and arguably who was in the lead, was frequently changing, which to us is another mark of a well-designed game.

There were two key things about steals, which were both made possible by the fact that steals risked a fixed percentage of your money to take a fixed percentage of the opponent’s money. One is that it encouraged teams to keep their balances relatively low. I think that without steals, teams would have had too much incentive to just spend the first two or three days building up a crazy balance, probably not traveling very much, and then at the end, just fly around and deposit. Which obviously still happened to a certain extent, but would have happened to a much greater extent otherwise.

The second thing steals did—and this ended up being less relevant than it might have been if things played out differently—is that they offered a way for teams that were far behind to catch back up. If I have $10 and you have $10,000, a 50% steal risks $5 for me, and I might win $5,000 from you. We call those game mechanics “Blue Shells,” and they’re really important for making the game remains competitive, and thus the show stays engaging. And in this game, steals were the key Blue Shell.

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