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Trip Around Tropical North Queensland
Trip Around Tropical North Queensland
8 days  ·  2 places  ·  1 country

Now this is how to see Tropical North Queensland in style. Ready for days like this?

Say hello to the glorious sunshine, sparkling turquoise waters and natural reefs of North Queensland! From the famous white sand beaches and breathtaking bushland to the vibrant dining and nightlife scene, Australia’s top end has plenty to explore and enjoy.

Start your Queensland adventure at Cairns (Gimuy), arriving at the airport bright and early ready for an exciting day of land and sky adventure. Head down to the Cairns Marlin Marina to meet your cruise tour guide for the day.

Jump aboard your Great Barrier Reef Cruise and relish in seeing the reef and Cairns from a birds eye view with a scenic helicopter ride. If there’s enough time, enjoy a scuba dive around the spectacular coral reef bays.

Return to land and check into your luxurious accommodation at Crystalbrook Riley, drop your bags and refresh for dinner. Stay close and enjoy a delicious cocktail or drink of choice at Crystalbrook’s own trendy bar; Rocco, while you unwind. Finish the day with a hearty meal at Crystalbrook’s CC’s Bar & Grill – you’ve earnt it.

Cairns: Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight with Scuba Dive Upgrade
Day 1
Queensland, Australia
Rocco by Crystalbrook
Day 1
Level 12, Tower, 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Queensland, Australia
CC's Bar & Grill by Crystalbrook
Day 1
Crystalbrook Bailey, Ground Floor A/163 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870

Wake up to the sun in beautiful Cairns and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Crystalbrook before getting ready for the day ahead.

Meet your Green Island Eco Adventure Tour guide at the Cairns Marina before jumping aboard a swift cruise to the lush rainforest of Green Island. Spend the day exploring the glorious island, paddling around with the fishes, snorkelling around the reef or admiring the turquoise waters through the glass bottom boat.

Once you arrive back on the mainland, spend the afternoon at your leisure and refresh for dinner. Once you’re appetite spikes, wander down to Cairn’s famous seafood hotspot; Prawnstar for an incredibly fresh platter of oysters, Morten Bay bugs, lobster, and of course, prawns. Continue the fun by finishing off the evening with a cocktail, or two, at the nearby Sunset Bar or Gin Social.

Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Eco Adventure Tour with Snorkel Equipment or Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Day 2
Queensland, Australia
Prawn Star
Day 2
Pier Point Road | Marlin Marina, E31 Berth, Cairns City QLD 4870
Queensland, Australia
Sunset Bar Cairns
Day 2
7/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Queensland, Australia
Gin Social
Day 2
34 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870

Enjoy a final breakfast in your Cairns luxury accommodation before packing up and heading back to the airport. Today, we’re venturing to the mountainous outback. Climb aboard a comfortable helicopter and take a scenic ride from Cairns to Mount Mulligan (Ngarrabullgan).

In just half an hour you’re set to reach your destination, the magnificent five-star Mount Mulligan Lodge set on the base of the glorious mountains and deep in the lush outback. Once you’re settled into your spacious Outback Room, feel free to jump on your personal private buggy and check out the site.

Spend the afternoon by the water, kayaking, paddle boarding or even fishing, as slow or fast paced as you like. Zip over to the Sunset Bar in your buggy and catch a breathtaking view of the sun dipping below the horizon with a drink of choice in hand. Indulge in delectable Australian fare at the lodge’s restaurant for dinner, finishing the evening with a local drop of wine.

Cairns Airport (CNS) Mount Mulligan Lodge
Nautilus Aviation
Day 3
13:00
Day 3
13:30
Thornborough Australia
Mt. Mulligan Lodge
Day 3 - Day 5, 2 adults
Mount Mulligan Road, Mount Mulligan, Queensland 4871, Australia

Wake to the sounds of native birds chirping and admire the glorious mountain face emerging from the grounds surrounding your lodging. Treat yourself to a hearty breakfast at the lodge’s restaurant alongside a nourishing cup of fresh coffee or tea – just how you like it.

Embark on an adventure of a lifetime on board a bouncy ATV through the lush bushland, mountain ranges and through the historic township of Mount Mulligan. Tour the coal mine, Tyrconnell Gold Mine and the Mulligan Station before finishing off your journey with a breathtaking nature walk.

Return to your lodge, indulge in a glass of bubbles while you soak in the corrugated tin bathtub, before getting ready for your final dinner at Mount Mulligan. Cheers over delicious dishes while you take in the magnificent natural surroundings as the day turns to night.

Queensland, Australia
Mount Mulligan
Day 4
Mount Mulligan QLD 4871

After a leisurely breakfast, prepare to depart your Outback Lodge and move onwards and upwards in your journey. Jump back in the luxury helicopter and fly back over the breathtaking landscape to land at Cairns airport, once again. Here, pick up your hire car and start driving up further north.

Stop off for at the Mossman Gorge (Manjal Dimbi) for lunch and a traditional Dreamtime Tour that tells the stories of the glorious region’s past, present and future. Jump back in the car and continue north until you arrive at your luxury rainforest destination: Silky Oaks Lodge.

Once you’re setting into your magnificent treetop room, find your way to the lodge’s Treehouse Restaurant for a delectable dinner paired with matched wines in a lush, rainforest setting.

Mount Mulligan Lodge Cairns Airport (CNS)
Day 5 · 12:30 - 13:00 • Nautilus Aviation
Pick up and drop off at Cairns Airport
Day 5 · 13:00
Queensland, Australia
Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Tour
Day 5
Mossman Gorge QLD 4873
Finlayvale Australia
Silky Oaks Lodge
Day 5 - Day 7, 2 adults
423 Finlayvale Road, Mossman, Queensland 4873, Australia

Wake up bright and early to watch the sun creep above the tree line while taking part in one the lodge’s open air yoga sessions. Once you’re feeling stretched, awake and revived, fuel up with a hearty breakfast and energizing cup of tea or coffee at Treehouse Restaurant.

Explore the incredible beauty of the region with a stroll along the Fig Tree Rapids walking trails, taking note of the stunning native flora and fauna and breathing in the crisp rainforest air.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure before your final dinner at Silky Oaks – another incredible menu of fine dishes with wines to match.

Queensland, Australia
Figtree Walking Trails
Day 6
Cathedral Fig Tree Walk, Danbulla QLD 4872

Get up at your pace and spend the morning to your leisure. From a relaxing yoga session and delicious breakfast, to floating in the pool, rejuvenating at the spa or wandering around the glorious lush rainforest gardens – spend the AM in this magnificent location as you please.

Jump back in the car and drive through the green Mossman Ranges to your next, and final, destination: the sunny Port Douglas on Yirrganydji country. Feel free to check out the vibrant coastal town before checking in to your luxurious villa home to Niramaya Villas and Spa.

Drive back into town and spend the afternoon on a thrilling river drift snorkelling experience or enjoy a few hours at the Australian Wildlife Habitat Sanctuary in Port Douglas, or for something a little slower paced, a tour around the Daintree Rainforest.

As you kick back with a refreshing cocktail in hand, enjoy reminiscing your trip in the glorious ambience of Melaleuca Port Douglas. Here, dine on modern Australian fare under the shade of the venue’s giant mango trees.

Cairns: Admission to Award-Winning Australian Wildlife Habitat Sanctuary in Port Douglas
Day 7
Queensland, Australia
Daintree Rainforest
Day 7
2333 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873
Queensland, Australia
Mossman
Day 7
Mossman QLD 4873
Queensland, Australia
Melaleuca
Day 7
22 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

It’s sadly the final day of your North Queensland adventure! Spend the morning at your leisure, checking out of accommodation, exploring Port Douglas, indulging in a delectable lazy brunch or relaxing at Four Mile Beach.

Once you’re ready, just back in the car and head to the beautiful Palm Cove (Woree) for a long lunch at Nunu Restaurant Palm Cove dining on a refined Australian meal and delicious cocktail.

Continue your drive to Cairns Airport to return the hire car and jump on your flight either home or onwards.

Queensland, Australia
Port Douglas
Day 8
Port Douglas QLD 4877
Queensland, Australia
Four Mile Beach
Day 8
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Queensland, Australia
Cairns Airport
Day 8
Airport Ave, Cairns City QLD 4870
Queensland, Australia
Nu Nu Restaurant
Day 8
1 Veivers Rd, Palm Cove QLD 4879
Queensland, Australia
Crystalbrook Riley
Day 8
131-141 Esplanade
Queensland, Australia
Niramaya Villas and Spa
Day 8
1 Balé Drive
Queensland, Australia
Australian Wildlife Habitat Sanctuary in Port Douglas
Day 8
Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877
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