Glide above the canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, stepping off at forest boardwalks and Barron Falls lookouts for misty gorge views. Browse Kuranda’s galleries and market stalls set among tropical blooms.

Return on the heritage Kuranda Scenic Railway, rattling through hand-carved tunnels and across steel bridges with sweeping valley scenery. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Drift into evening on a sunset boat cruise across Trinity Inlet, gliding past mangrove-lined waterways and city wharves as mountains fade to indigo. Capture reflections of gold and rose on calm water as day turns to night.

Skippers share local stories of the harbour’s maritime life and bird-rich estuaries while you unwind on deck. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Set sail across the turquoise channels of the Whitsundays and step aboard a converted racing yacht with a professional crew. Trim the sheets, feel the hull accelerate, and join a hands-on skippered sailing cruise between forested isles inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Unwind on deck as trade-wind breezes carry the scent of salt and tea-tree. Learn sailing lore from the crew, scan for sea turtles in glass-clear shallows, and watch constellations sharpen overhead from an open deck that was built for speed and sea-spray.

Visit Whitehaven Beach, a seven-kilometre arc famed for luminous silica sands and aquamarine shallows. Walk the beach where the sand squeaks underfoot, swim in calm lagoons, and capture postcard scenes of swirling turquoise and cream at the Hill Inlet viewpoints when conditions allow.

Hear how silica’s unique composition keeps the sand cool and fine, perfect for barefoot wandering. Pause for photos and reflection as reef-sheltered waters lap the shore and rays glide over pale sandbars in this pristine corner of the Whitsundays.

Snorkel vibrant coral gardens fringing the Whitsunday islands and spot tropical fish schools beneath your fins. Drift over staghorn and brain corals, peer into bommies where parrotfish graze, and keep an eye out for giant clams within the Great Barrier Reef.

Guided by your crew, learn reef etiquette and how these shallow ecosystems flourish in warm, protected waters. The clarity, calm bays, and soft light filtering through coral canyons make this an easy, immersive window into Australia’s iconic marine world.

Walk the Magnetic Island Forts Walk, a ridge-top trail with sweeping Coral Sea vistas. Explore wartime WWII fortifications—once part of Townsville’s coastal defenses—and scan eucalyptus crowns to spot wild koalas dozing among the leaves.

Granite boulders, hoop pines, and sunlit headlands frame views across Cleveland Bay to the Palm Island Group. Interpretive signs bring the island’s military past to life while the island’s quiet bush reveals one of Queensland’s gentlest wildlife encounters.

Climb to Hawkings Point Lookout for a golden-hour panorama over Picnic Bay and Nelly Bay. Perch among granite outcrops as the sky blazes pink and coral, and savour a tranquil sunset over the Coral Sea with palm-framed headlands below.

This short, rewarding ascent reveals Magnetic Island’s character—boulder-strewn slopes, whispering pines, and a horizon of silken water. It’s the island’s favorite vantage for photographers chasing pastel light and silhouettes of sails slipping into evening.

Meet Magnetic Island’s cutest locals as you quietly observe Rock Wallabies among the boulders of Geoffrey Bay at twilight. Watch nimble shapes emerge from crevices and enjoy a gentle, respectful twilight encounter as the day cools.

Learn why these marsupials thrive in rocky habitats and how to view them responsibly—keeping distance and never feeding. The soft wash of waves and rustle of evening breezes make this a serene wildlife moment.

Taste Australia’s native pantry in an interactive Bush Food tutorial and chef-guided dinner on Gimuy (Cairns) Country. Sample lemon myrtle, wattleseed, finger lime and pepperberry, then see how these flavours elevate modern dishes featuring sustainably sourced native game.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience shares stories of First Nations foodways, seasonal harvesting, and respectful use of country. The result is a fragrant, informative meal that connects place, people, and palate.

Explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and windswept beaches of Cape Tribulation, walking shaded boardwalks beneath fan palms and strangler figs. Feel the humidity rise where the reef meets the rainforest in the UNESCO-listed Wet Tropics.

Guides share ecology, conservation, and cultural context as you look for cassowary tracks, fluttering Ulysses butterflies, and croc-patrolled riverbanks. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ride a fast catamaran to the outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel or dive above coral gardens alive with clownfish, parrotfish, and shimmering fusiliers. Float over bommies, drift past giant clams, and feel the thrill of open-ocean colour.

Onboard crew and marine specialists explain reef biology, conservation, and safe techniques that deepen every sighting. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Take the leap with a tandem skydive over Cairns, freefalling from up to 15,000 ft before soaring under canopy above rainforest and reef. Feel the rush of freefall with panoramic reef and rainforest views stretching to the horizon.

Experienced tandem masters handle the technicals while you savour the adrenaline and soft coastal landing. Photo and video packages are available. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Summon your courage at AJ Hackett Bungy, leaping from a 50-metre jump tower set among tropical treetops. Choose your style—from classic swan dive to water-touch—at Australia’s original rainforest jump site.

Pro crew, harness checks, and an upbeat deck make the atmosphere electric, whether jumping or cheering. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Paddle tropical rapids on a whitewater rafting adventure. Tackle grade 3 drops in the lush Barron Gorge or step up to the boulder-strewn Tully River for bigger, longer waves and technical lines.

Professional river guides brief techniques, safety, and teamwork while rainforest cliffs, waterfalls, and bird calls provide the soundtrack. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.