Multiple orange clownfish swimming inside the tentacles of a large red sea anemone on a coral reef.
Great Barrier Reef

Intrepid Travel: Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

Cairns

Cairns

5 days, 4 nights

Guided Small Group Tours

From: $3,591 pp

Tour overview

Journey through some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders on this trip through Queensland. Take the Skyrail over the tropical rainforest and mountain town of Kuranda, relax on the warm sandy beaches in Port Douglas and explore the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest living rainforest in the world. Look out for crocodiles on a wildlife-spotting boat tour on the Daintree River and spend a full-day snorkelling at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef. Then, walk through Mossman Gorge with a local Aboriginal guide, where you’ll learn about the area and its links with Dreaming. With an Intrepid leader by your side, you can get closer to some of Australia's favourite places, no matter how much time you have.

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. See information about specific walks in the itinerary.
  • Some activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on the occasion, maybe cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the event of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
  • This trip is designed to make the most out of just a few days, which means there isn’t a lot of free time. If you would like to extend your trip, just speak to your Travel Specialist.
  • Minimum age: 15 years old.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Tour highlights & inclusion

5 days / 4 nights
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Cairns

Cairns

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Price pp from

NZD $3,591

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Cairns! (Or Gimuy, in the language of the traditional owners of the land on which Cairns is now located). This is the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and the gorgeous Daintree Rainforest. Your adventure officially starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, maybe walk through the Cairns Botanical Gardens, relax on the beach or find a local bar for a drink or two. After the group meeting, head out for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Staying in:

  • Hotel (1 night)
Luxury resort swimming pool with palm trees and modern blue architectural tower under a bright sky.

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Inclusions

Cape Tribulation lookout and guided walk

Daintree National Park - Jindalba circuit track

Daintree National Park – Solar Whisper Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

Kuranda - Kuranda Village Visit

Kuranda Markets

Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Mossman Gorge - Ngadiku Dreamtime walk

Port Douglas - Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour

Port Douglas - Leader-lead Orientation Walk

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