Great Barrier Reef and Rafting with this incredible 2 day package tour!

See the highlights Cairns tropical North has to offer with an adventure filled itinerary over two days or spread out the tours for a more relaxed feel.

DAY ONE of this two day package cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard ‘Reef Experience’, spending the day relaxing, snorkelling, scuba diving and glass bottom boat touring amongst natures coral paradise.

DAY TWO Experience the fun, thrills and spills on a white water rafting half day you will never forget. Ride the rush of exciting Barron River through the Barron Gorge National Park.  A fantastic introduction to White Water Rafting. It’s fun, exciting and exhilarating, suitable for all the family. Enjoy up to two hours rafting, on up to grade 3 rapids.

 

Included in your Reef Experience Day Tour

  • Visit two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations with unlimited snorkelling!
  • Try a certified or resort scuba dive for free*
  • All snorkelling & scuba diving equipment & tuition
  • Stingers suit (during season) and wetsuit
  • Glass bottom boat tour (weather permitting)
  • BBQ breakfast roll & fruit platters
  • Hot & cold buffet lunch prepared fresh at the reef
  • Afternoon wine, cheese & biscuits Tea & Coffee
  • Marine Biology Presentation
  • Transfers to and from the marina if you are staying in the Cairns business area

Reef Itinerary

  • 07:45 – Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
  • 08:00 – Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 08:30 – Tropical breakfast served on the way out to the Outer Reef, followed later by morning tea. On the way, a detailed dive & snorkelling briefing will be given
  • 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel & dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clams, turtles, moray eels and huge Cod. Time for your guided snorkel and dive
  • 10:30 – Glass Bottom Boat tour
  • 12:30 – Lunch  – Our lunch is made fresh onboard Reef Experience – bbq meats and crisp delicious salads
  • 13:00 – Cruise to our second location to explore forests of coral, large sea fans & black coral trees in it’s shallow lagoons
  • 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
  • 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits
  • 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns

Reef What to Bring

  • Cash and/or credit card for purchases.
  • Swimming Clothes, Towel, Hat, Sunglasses, Sun Cream.
  • Proof of qualification if you’re a Certified Diver.

Included in your Rafting Day

  • Return transfers from Cairns Accommodation  (additional costs apply for transfers from Palm Cove & Port Douglas)
  • 2 Hours White Water Rafting on rapids up to grade 3
  • All Tuition
  • Safety equipment
  • River Guides (professional and certified),
  • Stunning Rainforest and ravines of Barron Gorge National Park

Rafting Itinerary

  • 13:00 – 13:45 – Collection from your Cairns Accommodation will commence
  • 13:45 – 14:00 – Arrive at Lake Placid Caravan Park to collect more passengers
  • 14:00 – 16:00 – Drive up the Barron Gorge and start rafting from the top!
  • 16:00 – 16:30 – Pack away the rafts and jump back on the bus again
  • 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns

Rafting What to Bring

  • Your ticket
  • Cash/credit card for optional extras and Pay onboard Levy
  • A cap or sun visor able to be worn under your safety helmet
  • Water-resistant 15 + sunscreen but do not apply to the back of your legs
  • Swimming costume and towel. (you will need to have your swimming costume already on when you are picked up)
  • Secured footwear is mandatory – lace-up shoes or sandals that will get wet (limited shoe hire available at an additional cost)
  • Some money for photos and souvenirs
  • Change of clothes
  • We strongly recommend you bring an extra t-shirt or rash vest to wear under your life vest to prevent sunburn
  • Enthusiasm for an Awesome day

 

Please Note:

  • Overnight accommodation is not included in this package. 
  • Some medical conditions and/or medications may prevent from participation in scuba diving activities.
  • Minimum age 12 years

 

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Barron River Rafting

Barron River Rafting – Half Day

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Great Barrier Reef Tours, Reef Experience

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Best value outer Great Barrier Reef tour! Snorkel, scuba dive & glass bottom boat the Barrier Reef with Cairns' only all inclusive reef tour! Visit two pristine locations and enjoy up to 6 hours in natures paradise - Reef Experience is our NUMBER 1 day trip in Cairns. An unbeatable outer reef tour...

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