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Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns

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From £49.37
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, Australia
4star based on 2 reviews

Seeking a white water rafting adventure? The Barron River, 20-minutes north of Cairns, offers spectacular scenery including the Barron Falls on this two-hour white water rafting tour from Cairns.

Highlights

Rafting at Barron Gorge
All rafting equipment (except shoes – available on rent)
Experienced river guides
Hotel pickup and drop off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

The Barron River Gorge is located just 20 minutes drive north of Cairns and lies along a traditional pathway used by the original indigenous Djabugay people. The spectacular Barron Falls, further upstream, are considered a sacred site. The famous Kuranda Railway and Skyrail Cableway also traverse sections of the gorge. The rapids are up to Grade 3.

This heart thumping ride spears through The Barron Gorge National Park and the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics. In the calmer sections you will get to enjoy the ethereal beauty of the worlds oldest rainforest and waterfalls from a unique waterline perspective. During the day you will also discover why the Barron’s rapids have names such as ‘Rooster Tail’, ‘Cheese Churn’ and ‘Hells Gate’.

All you need to bring is lace-up shoes (that WILL get wet), swimming costume and towel (you will need to have your swimming costume already on when you are picked up), a spare change of clothes and don’t forget the 15+ sunscreen. You will be provided with safety equipment, including life jacket, helmet and spray jacket, as well as light refreshments after the trip while viewing the day’s photos.

Australian Whitewater Rafting Grading System: Grades do vary when water levels vary. As a generalization grades tend to go higher as water levels increases because of the steep nature of river gradients in this country. These grades are referred to as the NORMAL grade. Below are the general characteristics of the six grades of whitewater.

The Barron Gorge is graded rapids up to 3.

RAPID GRADE (1) Rapids are small regular waves.
RAPID GRADE (2) Rapids with regular medium sized waves (less than 1 meter) RAPID GRADE (3) Rapids with reasonable size waves (1-2 meters) with a need to hold on at times.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your accommodation
Departure Time:

Cairns and Northern Beaches – 1:30pm
Port Douglas – 1:05pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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As beginner’s trip and introduction to white water rafting, this was excellent. Very well organised.

Reviewed by: Simon T, United Kingdom

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Australia

Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge 4WD Tour from…

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From £84.13
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia
3.5star based on 11 reviews

Explore the Daintree National Park, one of the world’s oldest rainforests, the tour includes a guided board walk through dense rainforest, a trip up the Rainforest Canopy Tower, a walk along the pristine white sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and a wildlife-spotting cruise along the Daintree River, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive saltwater crocodile.

Highlights

Professional guide
Morning Tea at the Daintree Environmental Centre
Entrance fees
Barbecue lunch at Noah’s Creek
Daintree River Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

Your informative and knowledgeable driver/guide will collect you from your accommodation and travel one of Australia’s great scenic highways before arriving at the Daintree River for a refreshing morning tea.

After crossing the river, travel through dense rainforest before visiting the Daintree Environmental Centre. Here an expert guide will take you on a boardwalk whilst explaining some of the fascinating secrets of one of the world’s oldest rainforests.

After the walk, you’ll learn more through theatre presentations and the interactive displays, or obtain a closer look at life in the rainforest by ascending the Rainforest Canopy Tower.

Afterwards, continue onto Cape Tribulation Beach while your driver explains the rich history of the area. Walk the beach or boardwalk and relax in this tranquil setting. Later visit Noah’s Creek to enjoy a barbecue lunch in a rainforest setting.

Recrossing the river, join a calm water cruise of this important waterway observing the wildlife that inhabits this environment. Your guide will point out the different types of wildlife and plants that make their home along the river. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and fearsome estuarine saltwater crocodile.

After completion of your cruise, board your coach for the return journey to Cairns, stopping at beautiful Mossman Gorge enroute. Arrive back at your accommodation after an informative and fascinating day.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas hotels
Departure Time: Between 7:00am – 8:30am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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We had a wonderful time and the tour driver was very informative. The lunch was very tasty, and the whole day was something to remember.

Reviewed by: Joe L, Australia

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Australia

Reef and Rainforest Package Tour: Green Island Cruise and…

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From £146.63
Location: Cairns, Australia

Your 2-Day Reef and Rainforest Package Combo will take you to the two extremes of Tropical North Queensland during your stay in Cairns. Spend a day discovering the Great Barrier Reef on a cruise to Green Island. Your second day sees you exploring the rainforest with a trip on the Kuranda Scenic Rail and the Skyrail.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop off on both days
Cruise to Green Island
Coral viewing tour in a semi-submarine
Buffet lunch on cruise
Choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour
One-way Skyrail ride
One-way Kuranda Scenic Rail
Rainforestation entrance
Environmental Management Charge (EMC or Reef Tax)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

Day one: Green Island Reef Cruise – Cruise from Cairns to Green Island, a protected coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival you can explore the island at your leisure or just relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches. Entry to the resort pool is included. Alternatively you can get closer to the reef. If you want to stay dry, take a semi-submarine coral viewing tour, or if you prefer to get wet make use of the snorkelling equipment for a closer look. Introductory and certified diving available at an additional cost.

During the day you can return to the boat at any time to cool off in the spacious, air-conditioned interior cabins, and a buffet lunch wil be served. This is a great cruise for an introduction to the Great Barrier Reef for all ages.

Day two: Kuranda Scenic Rail, Rainforestation Nature Park and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway – Travel to Kuranda aboard the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of the world’s most spectacular railways. On arrival in picturesque Kuranda, enjoy free time to explore the attractions and markets before a visit to Rainforestation Nature Park. Here you can meet koalas and other local wildlife, splash about on an amphibious duck tour, and experience indigenous culture with the the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and Dreamtime Walk.

Return to Cairns on the Skyrail, the world’s only rainforest cableway. Glide silently over the rainforest canopy and take advantage of the two stops en route to enjoy a walk through the rainforest. Lunch is not included. Please note: the order of your itinerary is subject to change.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels
Departure Time: 9:00am / 11:00am (Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on confirmation.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Australia

Cairns Sailing Dinner Cruise

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From £45.16
Location: Cairns, Australia
3.5star based on 11 reviews

Complete your perfect day in Cairns the perfect way with a dinner cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran. You’ll enjoy a sumptuous four-course buffet dinner while cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet, Cairns.

Highlights

Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
2.5 hour evening cruise on a luxurious catamaran
Live entertainment
4-course buffet dinner (including seafood)
Hotel pickup and drop off (if selected at time of booking)
All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

With a glass of champagne in hand, you’ll stroll the foredeck, savouring the sights of the city of Cairns and the rainforest-clad mountains. You’ll watch the sun set, see the stars in the southern night sky appear, feel the ocean breeze and then it’s time for dinner!

Your four-course buffet dinner includes seafood and features the region’s best produce with mouth-watering prawns, tender roast meat, reef fish and exotic platters of tropical fruit and all freshly prepared onboard by a team of chefs. Then, as the moon rises, you’ll hear the gentle strumming of guitar as your evening’s live entertainment begins.

The vessel has been purpose-built for entertaining and dining, with a well-appointed interior, mood lighting, sound system and polished rosewood dance floor. The ambiance and luxury ensure this will be an evening to savour!

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns hotels – OR – Marlin Jetty
Departure Time: Cruise departs from Cairns Marlin Jetty at 7:00pm. Hotel pickups are between 6:00pm and 6:45pm.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:30pm

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We had a lovely evening. The staff where great, the food was good and the entertainment was excellent. Perhaps the lady who confirmed our booking could have told us that the pier was only a short walk across the park opposite our motel. But it was a lovely walk home too.

Reviewed by: Diane R, Australia

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Oman

Oman tourism bucks global recession

Camel Caravan in the Sahara Desert The Sultanate’s tourism industry has shown resilience in the wake of the global slowdown and the flu scare, according to a Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) study, The Times of Oman said today.

According to the paper, “the SCB report says the number of tourist arrivals over the first five months rose 17.5 per cent as compared to last year. The study also reports a 3.9 per cent rise in revenue.”

With its economy diversifying, the Sultanate is increasingly banking on its tourism sector. “The diversification strategy of tourism is paying off. Despite the crisis, early indicators are encouraging,” Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, economist, Standard Chartered Bank told the paper.

Compared to other GCC nations, Oman is ahead in terms of attracting tourists, industry figures said. “The arrival figures have so far been encouraging. We have managed to retain our share,” Mahesh Ramamurthy, manager, Bahwan Tours told the paper.

“The future looks promising as there has been a rise in inquiries for travel in October to December. With Ramadan ending in third week of September, we can expect a lot of tourists by October,” he said.

The push from the government, especially the Tourism Ministry, has given the sector a boost. The government has plans to spend $17bn, a 10 percent increase in public spending, this year, it was reported.

Thanks: ArabianBusiness.com

New Zealand

Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Glowworm Caves One-Way Tour

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From £73.11
Location: Rotorua, tour concludes Auckland, New Zealand

Depart Rotorua in the morning and travel over the scenic Mamaku Ranges as the tour heads west to Waitomo. As you leave Rotorua, the coach will travel through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of the highway where the native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy overhead like a tunnel.

Highlights

Hotel pickup from Rotorua
Hotel drop off at Auckland
Local guide
Buffet Lunch (if option selected)
Entrance to Waitomo Caves
Live commentary on board
New Zealand Goods and Services tax (GST)
Tour conducted in English

On arrival at Waitomo Caves, the tour stops for a buffet lunch (included if this option is selected) at the fantastic new facilities at this world famous underground attraction. Enjoy your lunch as you sit and relax amongst the trees in the natural setting outside the caves. After lunch, begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers to view stalactites formed over thousands of years by the constant dripping of water. Your tour will end with a boat ride through the glowworm grotto that is illuminated by thousands of tiny lights emitted by the glowworms, suspended from the cave ceiling.

After your caves tour, reboard the coach and continue your journey north. Pass through the “Bridge City” of Hamilton and the rich farmland of the Waikato region before arriving in Auckland late in the afternoon.

Tour Itinerary include:

Lake Karapiro
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Fitzgerald Glade
Waikato River

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Rotorua hotels – OR – The Tourism Rotorua Office

Departure Time: 8:50am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Concludes in Auckland at approximately 5:30pm

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New Zealand

Active Volcano Helicopter Landing – Tour from Rotorua

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From £294.42
Location: Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
4star based on 5 reviews

Imagine taking a helicopter flight over an active volcano, here is your chance to do just that on a sightseeing tour of Rotorua by helicopter. You’ll spot marine life from the air, have the option of landing on one or two islands and see New Zealand’s magnificent scenery from above.

Highlights

Approximately 3 hour tour with scenic helicopter flight
Landing at only White Island or both White Island and Mt Tarawera (depending on chosen option)
Hotel pick up and drop off
New Zealand Goods and Services tax (GST)
Tour conducted in English

Your flight takes you east over views of lakes, forest and the volcanic fault line. You’ll land for approximately an hour on White Island, the most continuously active of New Zealand’s volcanoes, and take a trek up to the crater. White Island soars nearly 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 70% is under the water, making it New Zealand’s largest volcano.

If the option is chosen you will also land at Mount Tarawera. This volcano is made of rhyolite, a very viscous lava which does not flow easily. Tarawera has a very impressive feature, a chasm which passes through all three domes and opens up their interior. The higher parts are reachable by foot.

On your return flight, keep an eye out for dolphins and schools of fish visible on the surface of the water beneath you.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located hotels in Rotorua – OR – Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua

Departure Time: Your chosen time between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Please request your preferred departure time in the “Special Requirements” box. The closest available time will be allocated.

Return Details: Tour returns to original departure point.

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It was a fantastic experience to fly out to a live volcano, I don’t know of many people who can say they have done something like that before. Our guide was excellent in going through his tour and explaining all about the history of the volcano, I would highly recommend this trip to my friends!!! FAB!!

Reviewed by: Lillian M, New Zealand

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New Zealand

Rotorua Maori Hangi Dinner and Performance

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From £37.54
Location: Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
4star based on 29 reviews

Complete your adventure through Rotorua with a traditional Maori “hangi” feast. You’ll travel by coach to Tamaki Maori Village where your local guide will escort you on a cultural journey to the “marae” (Maori village), the life force of New Zealand’s indigenous people. Take the opportunity to engage in an evening of local customs including a traditional Maori dinner feast.

Highlights

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Led by a local guide
Great overview and orientation of the city
Dinner included
Tour conducted in English

Your journey through time unfolds when your coach travels to a pre-European village set deep within the forest, 15 minutes from Rotorua. Let this 3.5-hour tour and your imagination take over as your guide instructs you on the protocol for visiting the marae. A chief is selected, a song is learnt and the eerie cry of the welcome is heard before you enter the world of the proud warriors of the ancient Maori.

You will experience the powhiri (welcome ceremony) before you enter the village, with crackling open fires in front of traditional whare (houses). You’ll hear traditional Maori instruments and watch the daily activities of days gone by. In the wharenui (meeting house), a Rangiatea culture group offers a powerful display of haka song and dance. Then, as new friendships are forged, dine on a traditional hangi feast, where the food is cooked slowly beneath the ground in earth ovens.

This is an amazing re-enactment based on actual events from history, with real characters, traditional arts and crafts, powerful song and dance while enjoying an authentic Hangi feas

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your selected Rotorua city hotel – Or – Hinemaru Street, Rotorua

Departure Time: You’ll be booked for the 6:30pm show, if the show is full you’ll be allocated to attend the 5:30pm or the 7:30pm show.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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We had the best time here at the Tamaki Maori Concert and Hangi. It was one of the highlights of our whole NZ experience. Out bus driver who was part of the whole experience was amazing! Entertaining, informative, funny and a whole lot of fun. The ceremony was very interesting and the whole experience certainly opened my eyes to a culture I knew very little about. I have come away more open. The food was delicious and so much of it. You won’t come away hungry from this one! The village is set up so you can see more of the tradition and how things were done. There are a couple of little shops so you can bring some of the experience home. I had 2 teenage sons with me and they loved it just as much as I did. The bus ride back to the hotel again with Mark was a whole lot of fun and you really feel like part of the experience and that you are really valued. I couldn’t recommend this more highly. Excellent!!! Well worth the money and also not having to worry about driving there and back as you get picked up from wherever you are staying in Rotorua. Again, excellent!!

Reviewed by: kylie M, Australia

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Australia

Tully River Full-Day White Water Rafting Tour from Cairns…

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From £75.07
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches or Palm Cove, Australia
3.5star based on 9 reviews

Want to go white water rafting on your holiday to Tropical North Queensland? Go rafting on the Tully River on this action packed full-day white water rafting adventure from Cairns! The Tully River rafting adventure, one of Australia’s most popular rafting excursions, winds through World Heritage Rainforest and offers rapids up to grade 4.

Highlights

Instant Confirmation
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Led by a local guide
Rafting at Tully Gorge
All rafting equipment (except shoes)
Experienced river guides
Hotel pickup and drop off (except from Tully)
Morning tea and coffee, BBQ lunch and afternoon snack
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

The Tully River is Australia’s best and most famous one-day white water rafting experience. It’s North Queensland’s ultimate white water, white knuckle adventure, with up to 5 hours of rafting over more than 45 rapids through World Heritage Rainforest.

The drive to Tully, 87 miles (140 kilometres) south of Cairns, is a scenic journey through cloud-covered coastal mountains, clear rivers and streams, fields of sugar cane and exotic fruits. Rafting in North Queensland has the advantage of departures all year round, tropical water temperatures and ease of access to compliment breath-taking scenery and rapids.

Rapids include the unforgettable “Alarm Clock”, “Wet and Moisty”, “Stair Case” and the dramatic “Theatre” – all before a riverside BBQ lunch opposite “Ponytail Falls” where time is made to replenish your batteries before the afternoon’s remaining rapids.

All you need to bring is lace-up shoes (that WILL get wet), swimming costume & towel (you will need to have your swimming costume already on when you are picked up), a spare change of clothes and don’t forget the 15+ sunscreen. You will be provided with safety equipment, including life jacket, helmet and spray jacket, a riverside BBQ lunch with tropical fruits, salads, tea, coffee and cool drinks (vegetarians catered for if advised) as well as light refreshments after the trip while viewing the day’s video and photos at Rafters Cafe.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns and Northern Beaches or Mission Beach accommodation
Departure Time:

7:00am – Cairns and Northern Beaches
8:00am – Mission Beach
8:15am – Tully (self-drive option)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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This is one of those experiences that everyone should do at least once in their lifetime! The rain and Tropical Cyclone Nelson made it even better. Our guide was the best ever for our family. Everything was perfect, beautiful, awesome! I plan to do this again in another couple of years.

Reviewed by: Steven B, United States of America

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Australia

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise from Cairns

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From £47.55
Location: Cairns, Australia
3.5star based on 15 reviews

Cruise the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran on a budget-priced day tour from Cairns. You can snorkel, scuba dive or cruise in air-conditioned comfort. You’ll visit two spectacular Outer Reef dive and snorkel sites, and be served a typically Australian tropical lunch while on the water.

Highlights

Buffet lunch included
Cruise to the outer reefs
Scuba diving demonstration
Guided snorkelling tour
Use of snorkelling equipment
Morning tea
Afternoon tea
Certified Dives (If option selected)
Introductory Dive (If option selected)
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Tour conducted in English

You’ll see a great variety of marine life at Norman Reef, including turtles, coral gardens and giant clams. The amphitheatre-like sandy sea bed is surrounded by coral hillocks and the reef. Saxon Reef has hard corals, moray eels, lion fish, Maori wrasse and beautiful coral gardens. There’s excellent shallow snorkelling, and there are swim-through gullies scattered throughout the reef. On a sunny day the white sandy floor reflects the light and turns the area into a magical, picture-perfect reef scene.

Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkelling equipment (including prescription masks) is included on the cruise and easy access to the water is available from lowered platforms. Why not join a free guided snorkelling tour, to get the most out of your Great Barrier Reef experience? You also have the option of going on an introductory or certified dive (if option is selected).

On your great day out on the reef you will be served an Aussie tropical buffet lunch, and morning and afternoon tea.

Schedule

Departure Point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pickup is available from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas hotels. Return transfer costs are payable direct on the day of travel:

Depart from Cairns hotels between 7:00am to 7:15am – $10.00 per person
Depart from Northern Beaches hotels between 6:50am to 7:05am – $15.00 per person
Depart from Port Douglas hotels at 5:30am – $60.00 per person (minimum two passengers)

Departure Time: Check in at 7:30am for cruise departure at 8:30am

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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We prayed for a perfect day, and got one! The weather was perfect, the seas were calm, and the water was crystal clear. The reef and the fish were amazing! The boat experience was great! The team was truly professional; they made you feel safe and comfortable, and tried to ensure you had a bit of fun along the way. I would highly recommend this tour. The only disappointment was that we couldn’t have a beer or glass of wine on the return trip, as they’d had their liquor license suspended recently due to some incident with a rude client. Hopefully that’ll be cleared up soon. Either way, it was a fabulous day, and one of the highlights of our four week, three country trip!

Reviewed by: Ronald F, United States of America

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