Tour dates: 21–25 September 2025
Price for 2025: $2,160 pp + flights (including GST)
Applications close: 25 August, 2025
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Itinerary
Day 1 | This morning, we fly to Cairns arriving at lunchtime. On arrival, our coach transports us to our accommodation to check in. After a quick lunch break, we visit the Cairns Aquarium, the only aquarium in the world dedicated to the habitats and species of North Queensland. See the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics, Gulf Savannah and Cape York animals with over 15,000 animals and creatures to explore. With daily talks and demonstrations, there is plenty to see and do. This evening, we explore the Cairns Night Markets, wander the many stalls, perhaps try some of the local food stalls and enjoy the buskers and music. Late evening, we head back to our accommodation.
Meals included: No meals |
Day 2 | Today, we depart the Marina for a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site and marine park Outer Barrier Reef. Get ready to view the beauty of this natural wonder. First, we receive a safety briefing on how to snorkel safely and ensure no impact to the coral and marine life. Marine biologists on the boat can give you advice on how to minimise your environmental impact and discuss the effect of climate change with bleaching of the coral. Water activities include snorkelling (at 2 reef locations), and a glass bottom boat ride. We enjoy a tropical hot and cold buffet lunch on board. After a day of sea, fun and sun we head back to the mainland and return back to Cairns late afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 3 | We travel through picturesque countryside for the day's highlights, the Cathedral Fig Tree, swimming at Lake Eacham and visiting several pristine waterfalls, such as the famous Millaa Millaa and Josephine Falls. Hopefully you will get to swim with the turtles or spot a platypus. Our final stop is the Babinda Boulders located in a lush tropical rain forest setting, before returning to Cairns to our accommodation for a well earned rest before enjoying dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 4 | This morning, we travel by Sky Rail to Kuranda Village. We enjoy the self guided tour through Australia's World Heritage protected rainforests. First, we glide over the rainforest canopy and see the varied flora of a tropical rainforest, stopping at various points to learn about the rainforest and unique flora and fauna. There is free time to explore Kuranda with lunch at own expense. Our coach then transports us to Rain Forest Station. There are a range of activities including a rainforest walkabout with a Pamagirri guide which takes you on a journey of discovery into the traditional lifestyles and culture of the world's oldest culture. Experience the local fauna and flora in the wildlife park before we return to our accommodation where you can enjoy a swim before dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner |
Day 5 |
After breakfast, we check-out and head out to Cairns to enjoy some free time, shopping and perhaps a bite to eat. Around midday, our coach will transport us to the airport for our flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast |
Learn more
To learn more about our fantastic holiday adventure programs, contact
bookings@tatours.com.au,
your agent,
school representative or email the EQI team on
EQI.HolidayPrograms@qed.qld.gov.au.