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CAIRNS
AND BEYOND TOURING / Queensland
Kuranda Classic Tour
Operated by The CaPTA Group
Winding through tunnels and over bridges , Kuranda Scenic Railway enables visitors to explore the picturesque rainforest village and the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park . Other activities include the Army Duck Rainforest Tour on both land and water , the fascinating performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers , learning the didgeridoo and throwing a boomerang . After a BBQ lunch , visitors can discover native Australian animals in the Koala and Wildlife Park before returning to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway , gliding over the rainforest canopy .
30 Minute Balloon Flight
Operated by Raging Thunder Adventures
Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation before travelling to Mareeba via the Kuranda Range . At the launch site , watch the fascinating display of balloons being inflated before the first flight lifts off . As the rising sun awakens the world below , keep an eye out for native Australian wildlife , especially kangaroos and wallabies , as you glide over the scenic panorama of the Atherton Tablelands . Following your flight , join in the fun of packing up the giant balloons before being returned to your accommodation or joining another tour . price guide : $$ price guide : $$$
Aussietastic 5
Operated by Hartley ' s Crocodile Adventures
Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome
Operated by The CaPTA Group
Aussietastic 5 is an exciting new fully-guided interactive wildlife encounter operated by Hall of Fame attraction winner , Hartley ’ s Crocodile Adventures . The experienced keeper takes a maximum of four participants to feed , pat , hold and / or cuddle some of Australia ’ s most amazing species including koalas , wombats , cassowaries , crocodiles , beautiful parrots and kangaroos . This encounter is available as a self-drive or with transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas . Prebooking is essential .
Experience adventure and wildlife right in the centre of Cairns in the world ’ s first wildlife park with a Challenge Ropes Course . The Mid-ZOOM and Hi-ZOOM courses consist of 65 elements at varying heights and levels of difficulty , including crossings , tunnels , and a zip-line that takes you directly over a four-metre saltwater crocodile . The PowerJump is a free-fall adventure with a 13-metre drop , while the Dome-Climb offers views of the city , the Coral Sea and surrounding landscapes . Interact with native wildlife during the daily shows and presentations .
Hartley ' s Crocodile Adventures
price guide : $$
Operated by Hartley ' s Crocodile Adventures
Ecotourism accredited and TripAdvisor Hall of Fame recipient , Hartley ' s Crocodile Adventures is a nature-based wildlife adventure . Daily activities from 8.30am to 5pm include crocodile spotting cruises , crocodile feeding shows and interactive wildlife presentations including cassowaries , koalas , quolls , kangaroos , wombats and more . Koala photos available from April , 2016 . Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos in Gondwana Gateway and enjoy delicious meals at Lilies restaurant . Situated 40 minutes north of Cairns and 25 minutes south of Port Douglas on The Great Barrier Reef Drive .
Wildlife in the Rainforest price guide : $
Operated by Kuranda Koala Garden Birdworld
This package gives visitors to Kuranda Village the chance to immerse themselves in a world of iconic Australian wildlife . At Birdworld Kuranda , observe brilliant red-tailed black cockatoos , the endangered and stately cassowary , cheeky rainbow lorikeets , galahs , rare parrots and more . Next door , visit Kuranda Koala Gardens , a delightful award-winning attraction where you can hold a cuddly koala for photos or pat and feed kangaroos . Also see wombats , freshwater crocodiles , lizards and frogs in the beautiful rainforest setting . Free shuttle from Skyrail . price guide : $
Cape Tribulation Go Jungle Surfing Day Tour
Operated by The CaPTA Group
Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas to visit the award-winning Wildlife Habitat , an outstanding environmental experience where you will see cassowaries , koalas , kangaroos and plenty of bird life . Spot more wildlife on a Daintree River Cruise , then stop at Alexandra Lookout for magnificent views of the Coral Sea . Arrive in Cape Tribulation and enjoy lunch before joining the Jungle Surfing Canopy Tour , where you fly through the trees on zip-lines with a bird ’ s-eye view into the rainforest canopy and out to the reef , before returning to Port Douglas or Cairns .
Cape Tribulation Eco-Experience
price guide : $
Operated by The CaPTA Group
Enjoy a full day discovering spectacular Cape Tribulation and the Daintree , where the rainforest meets the reef . Visit the Wildlife Habitat for guaranteed wildlife spotting , then cruise the majestic Daintree River , spotting crocodiles and more wildlife . Continue on to Alexandra Lookout , then after a tropical lunch , discover the natural beauty of Cape Tribulation on a guided rainforest and beach walk before returning to Cairns or Port Douglas .
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ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.