Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comKuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight and Cruise
Duration: 9 - 10 hours (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Australia
Product code: 3262_CAIRNS
Hit the rails, the rainforest, the sky and the reef in an action-packed day trip from Cairns! You'll take the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns, go shopping in the Kuranda Markets, ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, soar over the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic helicopter flight, take a lunchtime cruise on the reef, then spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling or diving before cruising back to Cairns. What a rewarding day out!
Have your camera ready aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway to take photographs as the train winds its way around Horseshoe Bend and past Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Falls. At Kuranda Markets you'll have free time to shop for locally made arts and crafts before taking a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Make sure to have your camera ready as you glide over the rainforest canopy and glimpse tantalizing views of Cairns' beautiful coastline.
From lush tropical rainforest it's on to the blue expanse of the Great Barrier Reef and your spectacular thirty-minute helicopter flight to the Outer Reef. From the heli pontoon at Hastings Reef, you will be transferred to a high-speed vessel to enjoy a delicious tropical lunch.
After lunch you will have more than two hours to snorkel and swim. If you prefer not to get wet, you can take an informative semi-submersible tour to see and learn about the delicate coral reef ecosystem. Divers are not forgotten either with scuba diving available for both beginners and experienced divers at an additional cost. Then it's time to relax and enjoy the live entertainment onboard this luxury vessel as you sail back to Cairns at the end of a packed, fulfilling day.
- Combined Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns, sightseeing flight by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef and reef cruise
- Spectacular views of Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Falls from the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Vibrant Kuranda Markets and photo opportunities from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Stunning 20-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Aerial views of the reef?s colorful corals and marine life
- Tropical Lunch
- Two hours free time to swim, snorkel or scuba dive
- Pickup and drop off from Cairns hotels and surrounding areas
Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail, Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight and Cruise
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Tour departs from selected Cairns centrally located hotels OR Freshwater Railway Station
Departure Time:8:30am
Hotel Pickup:Hotel transfers are available for an additional cost, payable direct to the driver on the day of travel. Please advise your hotel name and address at time of booking. Round-trip hotel transfer costs are as follows:
- Cairns city: AUD$16 per person
- Trinity Beach and Smithfield: AUD$24 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
- Palm Cove/Clifton Beach/Kewarra Beach: AUD$25 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
- Trinity Beach and Smithfield: AUD$24 per person (minimum 2 passengers)
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- Child prices apply for children aged 4 - 11 years.
- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge.
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- Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway
- Scenic Helicopter Flight (30 minutes)
- Snorkeling, semi-submersible and glass bottom boat
- Tropical lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Cairns hotels
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), payable direct, AUD$10.00 per person
- Beverages can be purchased onboard
- Hotel pickup and drop off outside of Cairns (payable direct)
- Optional Introductory or Certified Dives, payable direct on travel date
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- There is a maximum of 6 passengers permitted per helicopter
- All passenger weights for the helicopter flight MUST be advised at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call the flight operator and advise them of this information directly. The operator contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking. Any individual weighing over 110kg will be required to pay an extra 50% of an additional seat in order to fly
- Hat, sunscreen and a shirt for sun protection
- Swimming costume (bathing suit) and a beach towel
- Cash or credit card for onboard payment of extras (optional tours, beer, wine, soft drink, chocolates, under-water snorkeling camera)
- Certified divers must show a 'C' card
Snorkeling:
Please consider wind strength or the roughness of the sea before booking. Please be aware that snorkeling may be a strenuous activity. Your level of fitness and any existing medical conditions should be considered prior to snorkeling. Buoyancy vests are available onboard the vessel.
Diving:
For both first time and certified divers - a history of asthma, ear and heart conditions and any other medical conditions may preclude a passenger from scuba diving unless a current Australian Diving Medical can be shown to the instructor. It is advisable to discuss any existing medical condition with the Down Under Helicopter staff before embarkation. All intending divers over the age of 65 years must provide a current Diving Medical certificate. All divers must complete a medical questionnaire/declaration onboard the vessel prior to diving and their fitness to dive will be assessed by the diving instructor. The minimum age for the Introductory Dive is 12 years. (Additional charge)
Flying:
In the interest of safety, we recommend you do not fly on high altitude flights within 48 hours of your last dive. It must be noted that all helicopter flights are low altitude flights, flying to less then 500ft.
What to Bring:
Introductory Dive (Optional Activity):
It's fun, it's easy, with professional dive instructors who can take you on your first dive. All equipment is included. Try a FREE Scuba Lesson which takes approximately 10 minutes. Please note that some medical conditions and medications may preclude you from diving. Minimum age for diving is 12 years and a parent or guardian must sign a release form if aged between 12 and 18 years.(Additional charge)
Certified Diving (Optional Activity):
All equipment is included. Age restrictions apply. Some medical conditions and medications may preclude passengers from scuba diving and divers MUST be certified. Certified divers must show a 'C' card.(Additional charge)
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Fantastic day. A little bit rushed to see Kuranda but the rest was absolutely perfect. Helicopter trip ... Read more ›
Keith G, United Kingdom, December 2007
Fantastic tour with great help when needed. Could have had a bit longer in Kuranda but the Skyrail ride, ... Read more ›
Sandy N, Australia, February 2008
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