Ting at lave i Cairns

Betjeningen var hurtig og bekvem. Toget gjorde holdt ved Barron Falls-stationen, så vi kunne se os omkring. Husk på, at vejret til tider kan blive blæsende (især når det går opad), så hav en let jakke og hue med dig. Ved ankomsten til Kuranda vil du have ca. 3-4 timer til at gå på opdagelse.

Da jeg var usikker på at svømme, valgte jeg pakken med glasbundbåd og snorkling! Glasbundbåden var fantastisk, man kunne bare kigge ned og se smukke fisk og havskildpadder ✨ Til snorkling betalte jeg et ekstra gebyr (12 AUD) for at låne en livredder-vest! Bare ved at svømme lidt væk var der stimer af farverige fisk, og det var en helt særlig oplevlese at prøve at svømme selv 🥹 (Selve fiskene var faktisk flottest at se fra glasbundbåden!) Man kunne betale med kreditkort for det hele: møntbokse, kiosk og spisesteder!

Udsigt over Daintree regnskoven fra himlen. Vi skiftede til 2-vejs svævebane, da togturen tilbage var ret sen, og vi boede i Port Douglas. Der var 3 stop, og vi kunne se Baron Falls samt gå rundt i Kuranda Village.

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.

Ruby was our tour guide for the night and she did an absolutley amazing job telling us about all the animals in the aquarium. It was so informative and I can’t believe she talked for 2 hrs straight. Our group being the only one at the aquarium at night was super cool. The only downside was when we went to have dinner we asked if we were able to sit against the aquarium but they said people were coming to sit there. During our entire meal and once we finished, no one ever came and sat at that table and another table also opened up soon after we were sat down and that table was also vacant the whole time, just be aware when you book for the dinner experience there is a big chance you may sit really far away from the actual aquarium. I would go just for the night time tour of the aquarium.

We saw so much in one day!Admittedly, it can feel a little rushed at times but that's the only way to fit everything in. Sheryl was an amazing tour guide! Her passion for her work, her love for the rainforest, and her respect for the Indigenous people and culture was evident in the way she spoke and interacted with everyone. I did not have high expectation fo the included lunch but it was quite delicious! I also overheard someone else say the same. 10/10

Fantastisk dagstur ved revet, vi fik stoppet ved 2 dykkersteder, og min pakke inkluderede også 1 helikopterflyvning. Operatøren havde også en fotograf, som hjalp med at tage undervandsbilleder, som man kunne købe senere (selvom det var ret dyrt til $20/billede). Frokosten var enkel (bøf, rejer, grillet fisk, salat og pasta), men lækker, og rejerne var meget friske. Hvad jeg dog ønskede kunne have været bedre, var annonceringen af helikopterflyvningen – det ville have været bedre, hvis de havde annonceret min tur cirka 10-15 minutter før flyvningen lettede, så jeg ville have haft tid nok til at skifte til normalt tøj (jeg snorklede lige inden da). Jeg mener også, at hvis passagerer får mindst 30 minutter før afgang til at tage søsygepiller, vil det virke bedre. Nogle passagerer på min tur tog pillen, men blev stadig syge, måske fordi pillen ikke havde haft tid nok til at virke (man skal tage den efter morgenmaden, mindst 30 minutter før afgang).

Although the itinerary was a bit tight, the pace was managed just right and there was no pressure at all! Taking the Skyrail cableway to overlook the entire rainforest was super breathtaking! This time I also added the koala-holding experience. Even though I only got one photo in the end, thinking that I might not know when I'll ever get to hold one again in the future, it was still totally worth it! Our tour guide and driver, Oscar, gave very vivid and interesting explanations that were not boring at all. The whole trip was both fulfilling and relaxing 🐨✨

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. 😍