Cairns Kierrokset

Great day tour to the Daintree, but I do feel like the itinerary is a bit rush. We got too little time stopping at the Mossman River Creek & Cape Tribulation (I really wished we had more time in those places). On the other hand, I really love the welcome to country ceremony & introduction to local indigenous culture - really eye opening experience. The river cruise and walk thru the rainforest also came with clear introduction & excellent guide.

The overall schedule was well-arranged; it was packed but not too rushed. We took the train up the mountain, and since the Skyrail was under maintenance, we rode a short section of it (still very spectacular) before taking a shuttle bus down. There were many rich and varied activities, including the Kuranda Market, an Aboriginal boomerang and dance performance, and instrument playing. There was also a World War II amphibious vehicle experience. Overall, it was very worthwhile! I also added on the koala holding experience, which was super cute! The tour guide also provided explanations along the way!

Osallistuimme tähtienkatselukierrokselle ja nautimme siitä todella. Tähtienkatselu riippuu paljon tuurista ja säästä, joten olimme erittäin kiitollisia, että olosuhteet olivat hyvät sinä iltana, kun menimme. Kokemus tuntui todella erityiseltä, koska paikalla oli niin pimeää, että näimme vain puiden siluetit, ja kaukainen kirkkaus tuli Cairnsin kaupungista. Piknikmatolla makaaminen avoimen taivaan alla ja ylöspäin katsominen lukemattomilta tuntuvia tähtiä oli niin rauhallinen ja unohtumaton hetki. Oppaamme oli erittäin intohimoinen ja asiantunteva, mikä teki kierroksesta entistäkin paremman. Hän jakoi hyödyllisiä vinkkejä tähtien valokuvaamiseen, lainasi meille kiikarinsa ja osoitti eri tähtiä ja tähtikuvioita, erityisesti Skorpionia. Hän näytti meille myös Linnunradan, joka oli upea näky. Se oli erittäin merkityksellinen kokemus ja jotain erilaista Cairnsin tavanomaisista nähtävyyksistä. Suosittelen sitä, jos nautit luonnosta, rauhallisista hetkistä ja haluat oppia lisää yötaivaasta.

Kuranda is a small town. Not as vibrant because not all shops open. Time is quite tight. Nice wildlife park. The 2 kangaroos are very docile and open for closeup photos. There are 2 staffs that came out to share about their animals (Jack and the blue tongue lizard). Boomerang throw is great fun. Highlight is the DUKW tour as the guide/driver shares their wealth of knowledge of the plants in the rainforest. Thumbs up! Great for whole family

it was great, the tour was not rushed, had plenty of time to explore the reforestation nature park and kuranda village

Kurandan päiväretkemme Klookin kanssa oli upea ja stressitön kokemus alusta loppuun. Nouto- ja palautuskuljetuspalvelu teki koko päivästä kätevän ja huolettoman. Rakastimme Skyrail-kokemusta, liukuessamme upean sademetsän latvuston yllä uskomattomilla näkymillä. Älä unohda pysähtyä tutkimaan sademetsää ja vesiputousten näkymiä. Lintutarha oli kohokohta, tarjoten mahdollisuuden nähdä värikkäitä trooppisia lintuja läheltä Karundan kylässä. Junamatka takaisin oli nautinnollinen, ja rautatien kiehtovan historian oppiminen lisäsi entisestään arvoa. Kaiken kaikkiaan se oli hyvin järjestetty ja unohtumaton päiväretki.

I went on a snorkeling tour. It included boat transportation to and from the island, snorkeling gear rental on the island, and access to showers and a swimming pool there. For lunch, I had Thai food that I bought at the night market the day before. The snorkeling was truly wonderful. The water was very shallow, with lots of coral, and I saw turtles, stingrays, sharks, giant clams, and lionfish. There were many other fish as well. It was a bit cold due to the strong wind and lower water temperature, but I was able to warm up again on the sandy beach.

We had an absolutely fantastic hot air ballooning experience. The entire crew—Bob, Brownie, and Gavin—were incredibly helpful, friendly, and funny, making the whole trip enjoyable from start to finish. Their professionalism and sense of humor helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. The flight itself was exceptionally smooth, and the views were breathtaking. Watching the sunrise from above was truly unforgettable and worth every minute of the early start. Even those who are nervous about heights or flying will likely feel at ease, as the ride is gentle and surprisingly calm. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. A big thank you to Bob, Brownie, and Gavin for making it such a memorable adventure. Highly recommended!

Our tour was delayed by an hour because of bad weather (quite unseasonal, considering winter is supposed to be the "dry season"), but honestly they made the right call! We had a brief window of okay weather and good visibility over the reefs. The pilot Jesse was very nice and cheerful; he made me sit beside him seeing that I was travelling solo, and honestly it made the experience so much better! Also, that was one of the smoothest landings I've ever experienced for an aircraft; I didn't even notice we were already on wheels on the runway. Highly recommend this tour! But allow some flexibility in your schedule as it is a very weather-dependent activity: keep an eye on the forecast 2-3 days before locking in a date.