3 Day Package - Option 7 - Port Douglas

SKYRAIL
RETURN HOTEL TRANSFERS
SKYRAIL OVER BARRON RIVER
RAINFOREST BOARDWALKS
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
UPGRADE TO GOLD CLASS
GOLD CLASS SEATING
GOLD CLASS CARRIAGE
BIRDWORLD
KURANDA KOALA GARDENS
MEET THE LOCALS
CROC ATTACK SHOW
CASSOWARY FEEDING
HARTLEYS BOAT CRUISE
GREAT DAY FOR KIDS
CROC FEEDING
RETURN HOTEL TRANSFERS
QUICKSILVER WAVEPIERCER
AGINCOURT REEF PONTOON
5 STAR TROPICAL LUNCH
SEMI-SUB TOURS
UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY
SNORKEL GEAR PROVIDED
OPTIONAL EXTRA SCUBA DIVING

3 Day Tour Package - Option 7 - Kuranda Skyrail & Train, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures & Quicksilver Reef Cruise

Package Highlights:

• Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail
• Kuranda Village
• Hartley's Croc Attack Show
• Quicksilver Agincourt Reef Pontoon
• Snorkelling, Semi-Sub tour

DAY ONE: Kuranda Skyrail & Train

Skyrail Up/Train Down:
* 8am pickup in Port Douglas
* 9:15am Skyrail Cableway
* Red Peak & Barron Falls Boardwalk
* free time in Kuranda Village
* 2pm or 3:30pm Scenic Railway
* Return transfer to hotel

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Skyrail is the world's only rainforest cableway, traversing the Barron Gorge National Park, offering superb views of the Coral Sea and World Heritage Rainforest from a 'birds eye view'. Alight at Red Peak Station to stroll on an interpretive rainforest boardwalk and at Barron Falls Station enjoy short walks to view points of the Barron Gorge and Falls, together with a visit to the high quality Rainforest Interpretive Centre.

A one-way Skyrail Experience will take approximately 90 minutes to complete and for a return experience you should allow 2½ hours.
You can spend as much time at you like at Skyrail’s rainforest mid-stations enjoying the facilities and rainforest atmosphere.
Plan to spend approximately 20-30 minutes.

Kuranda Scenic Railway: Since June 1891 this famous railway has offered passengers a very special journey between Kuranda and Freshwater Station. Admire the toil of the men and women who built this line over 100 years ago as it passes through 15 hand hewn tunnels and over many bridges, crossing waterfalls and ravines as it traverses the very edge of the Barron River Gorge.  Allow 1.5 hours for this journey.

Train Gold Class:  (extra charge)
For an additional charge, upgrade the Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) leg of your journey to KSR Gold Class -
KSR Gold Class provides a premium experience for passengers wanting that extra comfort and a little bit of luxury for a most memorable experience.  KSR Gold Class includes a dedicated host service, individual seating in lounge style chairs, in ambient historical décor carriages. Advance bookings are essential.
Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class includes:
* Gold Class Attendant
* Individual seating, movable tub style chairs, Club lounge seating - seats assigned at time of ticketing
* Beverage selection - coffee, tea, orange juice, soft drink, sparkling Australian wine, beer, wine and mocktails
* Selection of fresh appetisers - Morning service: savoury croissants, mini muffins and danishes as well as warm spinach and feta rolls/ Afternoon service: locally grown macadamia nuts, selection of Australian cheeses, antipasto, crackers and dried fruits
* KSR Gold Class souvenir pack including pewter KSR pin, pen and postcard & refresher towel
(If guests write their postcards during the journey KSR will post the card free of charge for them)

Kuranda Village: Stroll the tree-lined streets of Kuranda, punctuated with quaint village architecture, shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. Spend a few hours or just a short visit, the choice is yours. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with your friendly professional tour guide/driver who will assist you in discovering the charm, colour and diversity that Kuranda has to offer:

Kuranda Markets: The 'Original' Kuranda Markets are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday. The Kuranda Heritage Markets are open 7 days a week.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary: Experience the magic and enchantment of Australia's largest live butterfly display (own expense).

Birdworld: This is the largest collection of free-flying birds in Australia with over 70 species (own expense).

Kuranda Koala Gardens: Cuddle a koala (souvenir photo optional) and experience Australia's first walk through snake enclosure (own expense).

DAY 2 - Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Park

Departures from Port Douglas: 10:15am pickup with a 4pm coach back to hotel

The Park is not only home to hundreds of crocodiles but also Koalas, Kangaroos, Cassowaries, Dingoes, snakes, reptiles and other species native to Australia.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is located 25 kilometres (20 minutes) south of Port Douglas. 
 
Sample Timetable:

11.00am - Crocodile Feeding
See a huge estuarine (saltwater) crocodile hand fed in a presentation which also features Australia's indigenous freshwater crocodile.

11.30am - Crocodile Photos
Impress your friends with a photo of you holding a LIVE crocodile (photo extra charge)

1.30pm - Crocodile Farm Tour
Gain and insight into the operation of our crocodile farm. Learn how farming contributes to the conservation of wild crocodiles in their natural habitat.

2.00pm - Snake Show
Discover the world's most venomous snakes and learn how to administer first aid for snake bite.

2.30pm - Boat Cruise 
Cruise the still waters of Hartley's Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. Great opportunity for bird watchers to spot Kingfishers, Egrets etc. which choose to live around the lagoons.

3.00pm - Crocodile Attack Show
Watch our professional, experienced keepers demonstrate the notorious death roll and head shake. See a huge crocodile hand-fed up close in our specially designed amphitheatre.

What to Bring:
•Sensible walkings shoes, a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen.
•Cool drinks. When it's hot or very humid you may need to drink up to 3 litres of water per day. Chilled water, soft drinks and snacks are available from Lilies Restaurant
•On rainy days, an umbrella or raincoat.
•Your camera or video recorder. Film, batteries and video tapes are available from the Gift Shop
•Bird watchers may wish to bring their binoculars or hire them from reception for $5.00 per day

DAY THREE: Quicksilver
Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef Pontoon, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub.

Inclusions:

• Morning and afternoon tea
• Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
• Itinerary and reef information leaflet
• Informative presentation by marine biologist
• All snorkelling equipment
• Qualified snorkelling safety officers
• Underwater observatory
• Semi-submersible coral viewing

Your day at a glance:
10.00am  Depart Marina Mirage, Port Douglas
10.30am  Snorkelling demonstration and Introductory dive information presentation
10.30am  An informative Marine Biologist slide presentation also takes place on the upper deck
11.30am  Arrive Outer Barrier Reef - Reef activities commence: 

• Enjoy free swimming and free snorkelling from submerged platform
• Underwater observatory open for coral and fish viewing
• 20 minute Semi-sub tours depart every fifteen minutes from the rear of the platform
• Pre-booked guided snorkelling tours with Marine Biologist ( optional )
• Diving and helicopter scenic flights ( optional )
• Fish feeding conducted at snorkelling platform at advertised times

12 noon  Hot and cold five star tropical buffet lunch including fresh prawns, pastas, meats, salads and fruit. There are full bar facilities available where you can purchase drinks. The platform has tables for you to enjoy lunch and undercover seating
1.30pm  Lunch finishes. Time for more activity or just relax and take in the view!!
3.00pm  Depart Agincourt Reef for Port Douglas. Reef video and photo viewing on board
4.30pm  Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas

Semi Submersible Coral Viewing: If you would like to stay dry, then you can explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver sub. The semi submersibles cruise slowly through the colourful coral gardens giving passengers the opportunity to experience a snorkellers-eye view of the marine life.  The semi-sub experience takes approximately 20 minutes and includes an informed commentary on the marine life observed during the journey and an overview of the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Semi-subs depart every twenty minutes from the rear of the platform.

Underwater Observatory: You can also see the coral and watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique viewing platform and underwater observatory located directly in front of the platform. From here, you can also view "first time" divers taking part in introductory dives and snorkellers.

Snorkelling: Snorkelling is one of the best ways to view the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, and Quicksilver's friendly staff are on hand to show you how. On your way out to Agincourt Reef you can view an instructional video on how to snorkel to teach you the right techniques.

Optional extras:

• Certified diving
• Introductory diving
• Snorkelling expedition
• Reef Scenic Helicopter flights
• Cairns & Port Douglas Accommodation Transfers