This itinerary will give you a taste of Cairns - home to the Great Barrier Reef! Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred by private vehicle and driver to your accommodation. Accommodation is a 3 star hotel, ideally located in the city centre, next to the Esplanade. Take a full day to admire the marine life by catamaran. You will join fellow travellers to board the unique skyrail, discover the rainforest as well as the picturesque village of Kuranda.

Enjoy this tour alone, or in combination with our other Australia & NZ itineraries. Relax knowing that our local team is available 24/7 to support your vacation.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. The Great Barrier Reef supports a wide diversity of life, and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.

Transfer between Cairns airport and your city hotel with private vehicle and driver.

Upon check in at your hotel you will be provided with your document package. In the document package you shall receive a welcome letter, detailed itinerary, vouchers for each service, supplier contact list as well as brochures of some of the destinations you will be visiting.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Located in the heart of the city, Pullman Reef Hotel Casino Cairns overlooks Trinity Bay and the departure point for the Great Barrier Reef. The hotel features 128 rooms and suites, all with spa baths and private garden balconies. Enjoy innovative and award winning Thai fusion cuisine in the exquisite setting of Tamarind, or any of 10 other restaurants and bars. Other facilities include a gymnasium, spa and rooftop swimming pool.

Overnight at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (5*).

Join fellow travellers on a memorable tour of the famous Great Barrier Reef. Michaelmas Cay is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds ... one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere. Set Sail aboard a five star catamaran and enjoy a reef experience - a day to remember .

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (5*).

Travel to Kuranda by Skyrail, the world’s only rainforest cableway. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smell of the rainforest as you glide over 7.5 kms of World Heritage canopy with stops at Barron Falls and Red Peak where you can enjoy a boardwalk through the rainforest, surrounded by a diversity of plants and birdlife. On arrival in Kuranda spend your free time in this picturesque mountain village, wandering through the many shops and markets offering a full range of local and unique handicrafts, souvenirs and gifts. Later, climb aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway. This famous historic rail is a spectacular journey and winds its way along the Kuranda Range, through 15 tunnels and over 40 bridges passing the impressive Stoney Creek and Barron Falls.

Overnight at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (5*).

Transfer between Cairns airport and your city hotel with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Cairns international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.