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Take to the high seas off Port Douglas on the Shaolin, a vintage Chinese Junk boat. One of the few Chinese Junks left in the world, this lunch-time cruise takes you aboard the beautifully restored boat, where you’ll enjoy a welcome drink and a seafood lunch of barramundi and crocodile spring rolls and freshly-caught prawns with bread and lemon while you sail across the turquoise waters.

Experience the serene beauty of Port Douglas on this private shore seafood tour. Guests can expect a truly unique and authentic sailing experience on a traditional Chinese junk. As you cruise the stunning waters of Port Douglas, you’ll take in breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, the Daintree Rainforest, and the Low Isles. Along the way, knowledgeable crew members will share fascinating stories about the history of the vessel, the local marine life, and the cultural significance of the region. This private cruise blends nature, wildlife encounters, and scenic relaxation, providing a memorable experience for families, couples, and friends.

Scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef in this bucket list experience—and let your guides take care of all the logistics. Following pickup from your Port Douglas hotel, head to the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you will dive three different sites. For certified divers only, your guide will take you to the most pristine dive spots and point out the incredible marine life below, ensuring a memorable experience.

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats of Tropical Queensland. Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats, and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds. Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear! Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your driver guide shares stories and insights. Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café. Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art. Binna will personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Kuranda with a fully private, luxury experience designed for comfort and insight. Begin your day with a private pick-up from your accommodation and enjoy a delicious breakfast at a luxury lodge overlooking stunning coastal views. Glide above the ancient rainforest on the Skyrail, then discover Kuranda Village’s shops and Barron Falls Lookout with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy flexible lunch options and choose between scenic routes on your return journey, including an extended tour through the Atherton Tablelands for birdwatching and photography enthusiasts. This tour provides a personalized, relaxed pace tailored to your interests. - Full-day private tour with luxury vehicle and local guide - Scenic Skyrail journey over the rainforest canopy - Flexible lunch options at markets or local restaurants - Opportunity for extended touring and wildlife photography

Get insight into the local indigenous culture as you visit Kuku Yalanji country with your Aboriginal guide. On this full-day tour, explore the country between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation, spending most of your time within Daintree National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about traditional Aboriginal practices, such as identifying plants, bush foods, and medicines, and swim in a freshwater stream before returning to your accommodations.

Combine nature, culture, and food in one seamless day on an adventure from Cairns. Enjoy guided walks through the Cattana Wetlands, a Djabugay cultural ranger–led visit to Barron Falls, lunch and tastings of coffee and liqueur at Australia's oldest coffee plantation, as well as an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey over World Heritage–listed rainforest.

Take on one of Australia's top sports fish in a safe land-based environment. Try Paddock to Pate Produce from an award-winning Barramundi farm. Fun and informative Bus ride looking at the Local area and Natural History. Behind the scenes look at an award-winning farm.- your guide will take you deep into the world of farming barramundi Paddock-to-plate tasting- Try some seriously fresh produce from an award-winning farm. Safe, land-based, All abilities fishing with professional guides to help you learn and land the ever illusive barramundi.

An extraordinary half-day journey where the Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforest come together in one seamless, luxury experience. Begin with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes reef immersion at the Forever Reef facility, gaining rare insight into the world’s most iconic ecosystem before taking to the skies on a breathtaking helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef, a perspective few ever experience. Touching down in the heart of the tropics, continue your journey with a privately guided exploration of Mossman Gorge, where crystal-clear waters, towering rainforest, and cultural storytelling create a deeply immersive and unforgettable finale. A truly unique fusion of education, adventure, and refined travel ,designed for those who seek more than just a tour.

Discover the essence of the Daintree in just half a day on this privately guided rainforest and wildlife experience. Travel in comfort along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives before stepping into the ancient beauty of Mossman Gorge. Enjoy a guided rainforest walk among towering trees and crystal-clear streams, learning about the unique flora, fauna, and ecology of this World Heritage-listed environment, with time to relax. Continue with an exclusive private Daintree River crocodile cruise, reserved solely for you. Glide silently through mangrove-lined waterways in search of iconic saltwater crocodiles and abundant birdlife, with personalised commentary from expert local guides. Designed for those short on time but seeking depth, comfort, and authenticity, this seamless half-day experience blends nature, wildlife, and luxury guiding into one unforgettable journey. NOTE: Times and schedule are fully flexible and customisable at no extra charge.

Take two days to explore the Cairns region on a group tour that visits the Atherton Tablelands and Daintree Rainforest. Go to spectacular national parks with waterfalls, lakes, volcanic craters, and ancient rain forest tracts, stopping at destinations such as Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Mossman Gorge, and Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park. Includes two lunches, hotel pickup and drop-off, and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Learn all about farm-raised barramundi fish at the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm in Hook-a-Barra. You’ll tour the farm with a group of maximum six people and see how the fish are raised and cared for, witness a feeding, and have access to the barramundi viewing tanks. You’ll then enjoy a sampling of a freshly caught barramundi tasting plate for lunch.

Port Douglas is a beautiful tropical resort destination in Australia. While it’s easy to appreciate its scenery, it’s much harder to learn more about the town and its past in a flexible way. Go for a self-guided tour of Port Douglas following an audio guide, and you can discover the local history at whatever pace suits you.