Coses per fer a Cairns

Com que no sabia nedar gaire bé, vaig triar el paquet combinat de vaixell amb fons de vidre i busseig de superfície! El vaixell amb fons de vidre va ser impressionant, només mirant a través del fons es podien veure peixos preciosos i tortugues marines ✨ Per al busseig de superfície, vaig pagar un suplement (12 dòlars australians) per llogar una armilla salvavides! Allunyant-se una mica ja es trobaven bancs de peixos de colors, i nedar-hi un mateix té un encant molt especial 🥹 (tot i que els peixos es veien més nítids des del vaixell amb fons de vidre!). Les guixetes automàtiques, el quiosc i els restaurants acceptaven pagament amb targeta de crèdit per a tot!

Al principi tenia por de no trobar el bus de trasllat, però el bus de trasllat és el mateix que el de la imatge de ràfting 🚌, així que el vaig veure de seguida 👀. Abans de pujar, van confirmar les dades i van preguntar si volíem llogar calçat, tot i que també es poden portar les sabates pròpies 🩴. Durant el trajecte hi havia parades per anar al lavabo i també vam parar en un poble anomenat Tully, on hi havia llocs per comprar menjar i un supermercat per dinar 🍽️. Després vam continuar cap a la destinació 🚣. Només baixar del bus, ens vam posar els vestits de neoprè, les armilles tèrmiques i les armilles salvavides 🦺, i el casc ⛑️. Va ser genial, perquè l'armilla tèrmica abrigava molt. Els pantalons havien de ser els nostres (el millor és portar el banyador ja posat a sota). Al bus ens van dir qui seria el nostre monitor. Un cop equipats, podíem anar directament a buscar-lo. Les activitats a l'aire lliure depenen molt del monitor, així que si en tens un de bo, és molt divertit ⭐️. Finalment, de tornada, també vam parar en un restaurant per sopar 👍 i veure les fotos del dia 📷. Les fotos es poden compartir entre els participants de la mateixa barca, així que surt a compte 💰 i estan molt ben fetes 🤩. Seguretat: Molt segur! Perquè portàvem armilla salvavides i el monitor era molt professional!

our guide name was John. we had one of the best experiences ever. the tour company was really good but shout out to our guide John who made it really fun and adventurous. he is really knowledgeable and knows his stuff so well. this tour won’t have been great without him. thank you and would definitely recommend it.

Service was fast and convenient. The train made a stop at Barron Falls station for us to have a look. Do keep in mind the weather can get windy at times (especially when ascending uphill), so keep a light jacket & hat with you. Upon arriving at Kuranda you'll have roughly 3-4 hours to explore around.

Vista de la selva tropical de Daintree des del cel. Vam canviar al telefèric de dues vies, ja que el tren de tornada era bastant tard i ens allotjàvem a Port Douglas. Hi havia 3 parades i vam poder veure les cascades Baron i passejar pel poble de Kuranda.

the aquarium is very nice with ecologists dharing knowledge of the marine life.

The onboard staff were very enthusiastic and provided detailed introductions. After boarding, we left our ID at the counter to borrow prescription diving masks. At the second dive site, we decided on the spot to pay the 20 AUD for the glass-bottom boat ride, where we saw many fish and corals. The meals on board were simple and average, so those who care about food can bring their own snacks. Also, it is recommended to take motion sickness medicine to avoid ruining a wonderful trip.

Great day tour at the Reef, we got to stop at 2 diving spots and my package also includes 1 helicopter flight. The operator also has a photographer, who helped you took underwater photos which you can purchased later (though it is quite pricey at $20/pic). Lunch is basic (steak, prawns, grilled fish, salad & pasta) but delicious, and the prawns were very fresh. What I wish could have been better is the helicopter flight announcement - it would have been better if they announced my turn roughly 10-15 mins before the flight took off, so I'd have enough time to change to normal clothes (I was snorkelling right before that). Also I believe if passengers are given at least 30 mins before departure to take motion sickness pills, it will work better. Some passengers on my trip took the pill but still got sick, maybe bcoz the pill did not have enough time to take effect (you gotta take it after breakfast, at least 30 mins before departure).

Overall a great experience and definitely a must to add onto your itineraries! The tour was organised and the staffs made sure everyone was having a safe and fun day at the reef. You have most of what you’ll need in the boat—sea sickness pills, drinks and snacks. We not only got to see The Great Barrier Reef upclose but also above from the Heli. 😍