Day Trips & Excursions

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and choose from a variety of options including the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Choose from a variety of options including Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park or the popular Rainforestation Nature Park.

Enjoy a small-group tour of Kuranda departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not available from Cairns) . Visit the multi award winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Enjoy a journey to Kuranda over some of the oldest rainforest on earth. Explore the 'village in the rainforest' colorful arts and crafts markets and a trip to Cairns on one of the most spectacular rail journeys in Australia. Head home via the beautiful Palm Cove for a signature cocktail over looking the palm fringed beach before arriving back at your departure point late afternoon.

Departing Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not available from Cairns) enjoy this small-group Kuranda day trip limited to 12 guests guaranteeing personal service and entertaining commentary throughout your day. Your first stop is Freshwater station to take a journey aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway (if option selected), travel through the rainforest. On arrival in Kuranda, your guide will meet you there and show you around this 'Village in the rainforest' famous for its colorful arts and crafts markets. After approximately 2-hours in Kuranda it's time for a trip on the multi- award winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway (if option selected) where you will enjoy a world heritage listed rainforest experience and take in some of the most spectacular views on earth. Next, head up the coast to stunning Palm Cove for a drink (at own expense) overlooking the picturesque beach. Returning to Port Douglas 4.30pm and the end of the day together.

Enjoy hotel pickup from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (NOT available from Cairns) at either 8.30am or 11am with a maximum of only 12 guests guaranteeing you personal service and great commentary along the way. Head straight to Kuranda Village up the Kuranda Range and travel through some of the oldest rainforest on earth. On arrival in Kuranda you'll be shown around this, 'Village in the rainforest' famous for its colorful arts and crafts markets leaving you to enjoy the village. After approximately 3-hours in Kuranda it's time for a trip back down the scenic Kuranda range stopping at Henry Ross look out for breath taking views over the region. You'll then head up the coast to stunning Palm Cove where you'll be shown the palm fringed Esplanade before enjoying a cold drink, coffee and cake or cocktail (at own expense) overlooking the beautiful beach.

Venture off the beaten track and explore the diverse Port Douglas region with Blue Adventures. Our tours have an emphasis on seeing wildlife and we spend time exploring World Heritage rainforest, cruising an outback wetland oasis and visiting a beautiful volcanic crater lake surrounded by lush forest - all areas rich in native Australian animals. On tour we regularly see wild animals including kangaroos, platypus emus, wallabies, tree kangaroos, lizards and prolific birdlife.

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Our Atherton Tablelands and Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tours are set itineraries, however, we can suggest touring options and help you create your own itinerary, visiting places off the typical tourist trail. Attractions that interest you, your family or a small group.

Your Tropical North Queensland experience should be exciting, enjoyable and most of all informative. When you choose your trip, you will want to go with people who give you personalised and " that little bit extra " special service and local knowledge.