Tantalize your taste buds as you traverse the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy exploring the lush Rainforests surrounding the Cairns region. Together with a visit to the Great Barrier Reef, you will be able to experience the best this region has to offer. You will certainly be spoiled on the Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Reef Experience is the only all-inclusive Great Barrier Reef Trip out of Cairns. Inner-city bus transfers, BBQ bacon and egg rolls for breakfast, and unlimited snorkelling. Your first dive is included for free, whether you are a certified diver or introductory.
Join the crew aboard Reef Experience for an unforgettable day. For one thing, you will visit two pristine outer Great Barrier Reef locations. Here you can indeed discover the breathtaking wonders for yourself. Not to mention, also the perfect start to your Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package!
Food Tasting Tablelands Tour
Cairns’ Tablelands Food and Wine Tour delivers small, personalised tours specialising in service excellence. Certainly putting the “Delights” into the Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package! Explore the Atherton Tablelands and consume local foods and drinks. Not only can you try some local wine, spirits, beers, and cheeses, but also Atherton red claw (crayfish), Kangaroo, Crocodile, Coffee, Chocolates, Nuts, and Tropical Fruits. Every farm visited is a small local producer with sustainable farming practices. While there is no pressure to purchase anything, your visit alone can help contribute to their survival.
Your guide will pick you up from your Cairns hotel at approximately 8:00 am. We will journey into the Atherton Tablelands, otherwise known as the “food bowl”. This region has certainly earned the nickname! We will travel past many farms, each place surprisingly different to the next. A wide variety of crops are farmed here, including coffee, sugar cane, and mangoes. As well as avocados, macadamia nuts, tea, and citrus. Dairy farming is also a staple of the Atherton Tablelands.
Our first stop for the day will be at Lake Barrine National Park, where we will stop for our first meal! The Heritage Tea House was built in the 1930s and has been Family owned and operated for three generations. This beautiful tea house overlooks Lake Barrine, a water-filled volcanic crater – but not to worry, as it is no longer active. What better way to enjoy your Breakfast than looking out over this marvel.
Anyone for Tea?
Soon enough, it will be time to head south, where we will visit the Nerada Tea Plantation. Sample some of the teas grown at the plantation. Paired with some cheese from Gallo Dairyland, you will be in for a treat. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled as you may be able to spot Misty and Billy, the resident tree-kangaroos.
A trip to the Atherton Tablelands wouldn’t be complete without spotting some wildlife. That is to say, our next stop will be the Australian Platypus Park. See one of the world’s most mysterious creatures, the Platypus. Soon it will be time to try some tasty handcrafted smoked morsels. Enjoy tasting crocodile, Red Claw (yabby), and Kangaroo alongside fresh salads. Wash it all down with a “Tarzali Lakes” boutique beer, Dragon Fruit cider, or even a Lemon Myrtle Tea. On the other hand, you could even try a wine from the local Murdering Point winery range.
At this point, we hope you have left some room in your stomach, as it is time to stop at Gallo Dairyland. A fully operational dairy farm that produces the most delicious cheeses and handcrafted Swiss-style chocolates. Taste and purchase these delicious treats before meeting some of the friendly animals living at this property.
It’s time to hit the road again and venture to our next stop – The Humpy Nut World. While it isn’t just about the nuts, you can also purchase the locally grown produce from the farms in the surrounding area. Enjoy tasting the in-season fruit, as well as some hot local peanuts. You might even discover a new Jam or Sauce, but most importantly, the delicious Macadamias!
It’s time for Happy Hour.
After all our snacking, it will be time to wet our whistles! Lucky we won’t need to drive far. Mt Uncle Distillery was named Australia’s distillery of the year for 2017. In fact, in 2021, they took home several Gold Medals in the London Spirits Competition, including the Botanic Australis Navy Strength Gin. This Gin is certainly one to try! Over the years, they have branched out to other spirits, so definitely try one of the Rum, Vodka or Whiskeys they have created.
Once we have tried all the tipples we can, it’s time to wrap up the day with a Coffee stop. Jacques Family Coffee Plantation is yet another 3rd Generation Farm. Here we can explore and learn about Coffee from Tree to Cup. Enjoy a cuppa made just how you like. At the same time, enjoy freshly made scones served with local jam and Mungalli cream (Another local dairy farm!).
Time To Head Home…
All in all, with our bellies full, it is time to sit back, relax and let your friendly guide drive you home. Gaze out the window at the rolling hills and stunning scenery as the afternoon sun sets over the mountain range.
Kuranda Rainforest Tour
Your third day of the Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package will have you spending time at the Village in the Rainforest, Kuranda. After all, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of the most spectacular railways in the world.
Make your way through the Barron Gorge National Park. You will travel over bridges and through hand-made tunnels built by pioneers over 100 years ago during the journey. With commentary provided throughout the trip, you will step back in time to experience the history of the rail. Pass by many idyllic waterfalls and try to snap that postcard perfection shot!
Once you arrive in Kuranda, the world is your oyster! Wander through the picturesque Village in the Rainforest. Explore the local arts and crafts in its world-famous markets.
Heading Home…
Finally, round off your trip with a quiet glide over the tops of the rainforest canopy. After all, what better way to see the pristine World Heritage rainforest than from the Skyrail cable car.
Stopping first at Barron Falls and then again at Red Peak Station. Here you can wander under the canopy and explore the forest floor of the Skyrail’s rainforest boardwalk. Meander through the tropical undergrowth, past majestic trees, beautiful tree ferns and climbing wait-a-while palms. Soon it will be time to jump back on the gondola, sit back and relax as we complete the journey home. The perfect ending to the Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package!
Your Cairns Reef and Tropical Delights package day tours can be done in any order, of course! But please note this package includes day tours only and does not include accommodation.
Up to 5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef (excluding travel time)
2 Reef Locations
A free Scuba Dive
BBQ Breakfast
Food and Wine Tastings
The Scenic Drive through the Atherton Tablelands
Australian Platypus Park
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Free time in Kuranda Village
Skyrail Rainforest Cable Car
Your visit to the Great Barrier Reef:
07:30 â Check-in commences for your Great Barrier Reef Tour
Approximate departure and Safety Talk with snorkel briefing
Marine Biology presentation, followed by scuba dive briefing for those participating
Cruise to our first location
Lunch
Cruise to our second location
Depart the Great Barrier Reef
A glass of wine, tropical fruit platter, cheese and biscuits
4:30 pm – Arrive back in Cairns
Eating your way across the Atherton Tablelands:
7:00 am – Northern Beaches pickups commence
8:00 am – Cairns Pickups commence
Breakfast at Lake Barrine Heritage Tea House
Nerada Tea Plantation
Lunch at Australian Platypus Park
Gallo Dairyland
The Humpy Nut World
Mount Uncle Distillery
Jacques Family Coffee Plantation
5:30 pm – Approximate return time to Cairns
Exploring Kuranda Village:
7:00 â 7:45Â Pickup from Cairns Accommodation
Arrive at Freshwater Historic Train Station
Depart Freshwater Train Station on Kuranda Scenic Railway
Arrive at Kuranda Village – Free time to explore the village
Return Skyrail
17:30 – Bus transfer from Skyrail to your accommodation
Great Barrier Reef Tour
Return Hotel Transfers
BBQ Breakfast and Lunch, Fruit Platters, Wine and Cheese
All Equipment, including Wetsuits
First Dive Free
Marine Biology Presentation
Atherton Tablelands Tour
All Meals and Tastings are included.
Return Hotel Transfers
Kuranda Village Tour
A one-Way ticket for Kuranda Scenic Railway
As well as a one-Way ticket for Skyrail Cableway
Return Hotel Transfers
Underwater Digital Camera Hire –
Second Dive (Introductory or Certified)
Prescription Mask Hire
Skyrail Diamond View Gondola
Kuranda Scenic Rail Gold Class
Butterfly Sanctuary Admission
Please note this package includes 3 day tours only and does not include accommodation.
Great Barrier Reef Tour
Swimming Clothes
Towel
Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
Proof of qualification if you’re a Certified Diver
Cash and/or credit card for purchases
Bottle of Water
Atherton Tablelands Tour
Comfortable Shoes
Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
Bottle of Water
Cash and/or credit card for purchases
Kuranda Village Tour
Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
Cash and/or Credit card for purchases
Bottle of Water
Comfortable Shoes
All tours in this package include Courtesy transfers to and from your Cairns Hotel.
The Reef tour departs from the Cairns Marlin Marina. Paid parking is available.
For your Atherton Tablelands tour, this does have a Self-Drive tag-along option. However, we recommend joining the main tour so you can enjoy the Alcohol and not have to worry about driving.
As the Kuranda Village Tour departs and returns to different locations, we recommend utilising the courtesy transfers.
Seeing that this package is inclusive of Alcohol, it is suitable for adults only.
In the event that seasonal changes and weather conditions may impact your tour, some stops and itineraries may be subject to change without notice
Bring money for additional purchases of souvenirs, wine, chocolates, coffee, and ice cream. With this in mind, you can help support our Local Farmers.
You may need a jacket during the winter months
Scuba Diving
Certain medical conditions and medications may prevent you from diving. With this in mind, we strongly recommend completing the
dive medical questionnaire
prior to booking. This way you can avoid any disappointment on the day.
If you are only joining 1 Scuba Dive, you will need to wait 18 hours before joining a flight. However, if you are planning to join 2 Dives, you will need to wait 24 hours before flying. This also includes Skydiving.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any changes to the booking (date, names, etc) incur a $20 administration fee.
We must notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to ensure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more prior to departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours prior to departure
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. No refund or compensation will be issued for unused equipment, prepaid/pre-booked courses and/or Scuba dives, or guides if you cannot complete the entire tour. Please see Scuba Diving â Important Information below.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
Check-in: If you are Making your own way (no return transfers booked), please check-in and board at 7.30 am. Reef Experience is located on A Finger, at Cairns Marlin Marina.
Terms and Conditions:
Childrenâs prices are from 4 to 11 years of age. If booking as a certified diver, adult rates apply.
If you have used a credit card to purchase your ticket for either Reef Experience or Reef Encounter directly from our websites, email or phone, please have this card present along with a matching valid photo ID of the cardholder at check-in. Boarding will be denied without them, or you may be asked to pay again.
Open-Dated Ticket: In certain cases, Open-Dated tickets may be issued. These tickets are valid indefinitely but are non-refundable. Any fare increase must be paid at the time of rebooking. Once a customer accepts an Open-Dated ticket, the cancellation policy applicable to the original booking date will remain in effect.
Schedules, vessels, dive locations, and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances, with full consideration for your safety and enjoyment. We reserve the right to adjust tours, schedules, prices, and itineraries at any time without notice. We are not liable for any changes, cancellations, or delays, and we accept no responsibility for any loss, additional expenses, or out-of-pocket costs incurred as a result, whether caused directly or indirectly.
Neither this site nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, any loss, any damage, delays, deaths or personal injury.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase Comprehensive Travel Insurance that covers personal injury and the events, including but not limited to your cancellation for any reason and the cancellation or alteration to the scheduled itinerary for reasons involving weather or passenger, crew or vessel safety. Please read your insurance policy's wording carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. Please be aware that all travel insurance companies do not cover scuba diving and other in-water activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical expenses, or other expenses are the passenger's financial responsibility.
The passenger acknowledges and consents to Reef Encounter taking photographs or video recordings during the course of this activity/tour. The passenger acknowledges and consents to Reef Encounter receiving and using images of the passenger from third parties and using these images for marketing and promoting its services.
Please inform us of any special requirements 48 hours before your travel date, such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the âBooking Messageâ section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team.
Scuba Diving â Important Information:
All Certified Divers must present a valid Certification Card. Failure to present a Certification Card may result in the customer being unable to participate in scuba diving. They can enjoy snorkelling activities instead. No refunds would be offered.
The minimum age for Introductory Diving is 12 years old. The minimum age for certified diving and Open Water Courses is 10 years old. All junior divers must either be accompanied by a certified parent or guardian or must dive with a dive professional at an additional charge. If the diver is under the age of 18 years, parental or guardian consent is required for that diver to undertake a dive. The parent or guardian should sign the medical declaration as witness.
Upon arriving at our vessel and before commencing any dive activities, all passengers must complete our liability forms. All information provided must be strictly accurate. If during the tour, it becomes apparent that a form has been incorrectly completed, either by omission or false statement, we reserve the right to prevent any customer from undertaking any scuba diving or snorkelling activities while on board our vessel. Any decision made in this regard will be at the absolute discretion of the Dive Crew aboard the vessel.
The dangers and risks associated with scuba diving in an open ocean environment under variable conditions apply to our tours. We reserve the right to prevent any customer from participating in scuba diving if we determine that they are physically or medically unsuitable to do so or if it is in the best interests of our crew or other scuba divers. Our crew are trained professionals, and it is up to their sole discretion who they take diving and/or snorkelling. No refunds would apply.
Please remember you must allow 24 hours from your last dive before flying.
Medical Conditions & Medications:
Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world but also the safest scuba diving record. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules, including medical, as is the law.
All passengers participating in any Scuba activities must complete a
Medical Questionnaire
. If youâve answered yes to any questions or take any prescribed medication, you will need further medical clearance. This must be arranged prior to your day of departure.
Medication: DO NOT presume that by taking medication is controlling your medical conditions, and you should be fine to scuba dive, as it is the medication that can be the problem when scuba diving. Particularly prescribed medication may require a medical clearance.
The medical certification should be provided in English, preferably by a medical practitioner with experience in diving medicine, within 90 days prior to the scuba dive. The certificate must state that the person is medically fit to dive.
No refunds are given for uncompleted dives due to medical conditions and/or prescribed medications or changes of mind.
Peak Season Surcharge - To be paid onboard on the day of travel:
⢠A Surcharge of $100 per person applies to 25 December 2025 & 2026 â Christmas Day
⢠A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to the following days:
⢠26 December 2025 â Boxing Day
⢠3, 4, 5 & 6 April 2026 â Easter Weekend
⢠26 December 2026 â Boxing Day
⢠26, 27, 28 & 29 March 2027 - Easter Weekend
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc. All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
Operator Cancellations â The Operator reserves the right to cancel trips at any time for the following reasons:
Minimum numbers of 6 people not being met
A full refund will be made to customers if the Operator cancels a trip due to numbers. Travel insurance is highly recommended as they will not be held responsible for any losses due to cancellation.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein.
Although we endeavour to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
⢠Children not catered for, private charters are available on request.
⢠Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of damage, delay or personal injury.
⢠All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger.
⢠Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done by contacting our friendly reservations team.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any changes to the booking (date, names, etc) incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc. All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services.
⢠Childrenâs prices are from 4 â 14 years of age. Infants 3 and under travel for free if nursed.
⢠We are not liable for changes to tours, pricing or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
⢠Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of
damage, delay or personal injury.
⢠All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other
expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger.
⢠Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
⢠Bus transfers may vary by 10 minutes either way due to traffic conditions. Please wait at your accommodation 10 minutes prior to pick up time
Best value outer Great Barrier Reef tour! Snorkel, scuba dive & glass bottom boat the Barrier Reef with Cairns' only all inclusive reef tour! Visit two pristine locations and enjoy up to 6 hours in natures paradise - Reef Experience is our NUMBER 1 day trip in Cairns. An unbeatable outer reef tour...
Departs
Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures
Outback Tasting Adventures from Cairns and Northern Beaches
Embark on a flavoursome journey through the Atherton Tablelands with our Outback Tasting Tour! Savour award-winning local spirits, boutique wines and handcrafted cheeses.
Departs
Essential Kuranda Skyrail and Train
Essential Kuranda
Skyrail to Kuranda - Train back to Cairns - includes Cairns City accommodation transfers
Pick up 8:45am / drop off 5:30pm (approximately)
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