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MUST DOs - ATTRACTIONS
Ever have breakfast with the birds? Floated across
a dense rainforest canopy? Experienced throwing a
boomerang or playing a didgeridoo? Taken a
historical train ride along the edge of the rainforest
with spectacular views? How about a ride on an old
fashioned paddler boat looking for crocs? You can
experience all of that and more.
The following are the BEST MUST DO Attractions we recommend
based on our years of local knowledge and experience in
this region.
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RAINFOREST HABITAT |
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A wildlife park of the future where
visitors can wander through the four
different and unique habitats of North
Queensland - rainforest, wetlands,
woodlands and grasslands - and view over
180 species that call these ecosystems
home.
The Rainforest Habitat is a world leader
in mixed immersion exhibits. It is
situated on eight acres of land that has
been recreated to provide a window into
our natural environment. Regular guided
tours are an essential part of the
park's focus on biological conservation,
as are guest's interaction with wildlife
within the sanctuary.
For the ultimate, the original Breakfast
with the Birds is a visitor must do.
Greeted with champagne and orange juice,
guests are treated to enjoy one of
Queensland's best tropical breakfast
buffets
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$39 - Adult /
$19.50 - Child
(4-14 years) |
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SKYRAIL |
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns
Australia, is a world first in
environmental tourism taking you on an
amazing experience over Australia’s
World Heritage listed Tropical
Rainforest canopy and deep into the
forest.
The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms
over pristine rainforest, allows you to
explore the wonders of an ancient
tropical rainforest and learn about one
of the most botanically fascinating and
diverse areas on earth.
Relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest
scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns’
tropical region and the glittering
waters of the Coral Sea. Alight at
Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations,
Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you’ll
explore this amazing environment from
the forest floor on boardwalks, scenic
look-outs and in the state-of-the-art
Rainforest Interpretation Centre.
There are many tour options available.
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From $37
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$18.50 - Child |
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TJAPUKAI |
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Tjapukai’s show business has become
the most awarded Aboriginal cultural
attraction in Australia and is credited
with enhancing reconciliation locally,
nationally and internationally.
Tjapukai showcases the culture of the
rainforest people of Tropical North
Queensland. Situated on 25 acres of land
owned by the Tjapukai people at
Caravonica, north of Cairns, Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning
theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal
culture from the beginning of time into
the future.
Seven separate arenas allow visitors to
experience every facet of the rainforest
people’s culture. There are many
tour options available.
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From $31
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$15.50 - Child |
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KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY |
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Our world famous railway experience
is a must-do when visiting Port Douglas
or Cairns and Tropical North Queensland,
Australia. You will discover the
pioneering history of the tropical north
from way back in the late 1800's, be
astounded by a magnificent engineering
feat and explore some of the great
characters involved in the construction
of this great railway.
Take the Kuranda Scenic Railway through
some of the oldest rainforest in the
world to Kuranda, past the spectacular
Stoney Creek Falls to Kuranda. Enjoy
incredible views of Cairns and out to
Green Island then take a short break at
Barron Falls for photographs. Take time
in Kuranda Village, then choose to go
back to Cairns on the train or by
Skyrail or visit the Rainforestation in
Kuranda and take coach transfers back.
Many tour options available.
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From $37
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$18.50 - Child |
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LADY DOUGLAS RIVER CRUISE |
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Enjoy a fun, relaxing and informative
calm water cruise on a wonderful boat.
One of Port Douglas' favourite tours
since 1989.
Come on an exploration of the
beautiful unspoilt mangrove channels
near Port Douglas. Here we have an
excellent success rate at finding wild
crocodiles and birdlife including sea
eagles, ospreys, kites, kingfishers,
herons and waders.
The forest scenery is spectacular with
fascinating vegetation set against a
back-drop of the coastal ranges.
We also travel out past the harbour
waterfront to the ocean for great
panoramic views of the coast. Different
tour options available.
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From $25
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$12 - Child |
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HARTLEY'S CREEK |
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Situated on the magnificent coastal
drive between the popular destinations
of Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Hartley’s
Crocodile Adventures is the best place
to see crocodiles and native wildlife in
Tropical North Queensland. Set in the
foothills of the MacAlister Range, in a
World Heritage listed area, Hartley’s
Crocodile Adventures is home to a range
of habitat types including melaleuca
wetlands, riverine rainforest and
eucalypt woodland.
Hartley's is famous for its exciting and
educational wildlife presentations
including crocodile shows, wetland
wildlife, snake show, cassowary feeding,
koala feeding, boat cruises and more.
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