Reef and Tropical Delights

Enjoy the Best of Tropical North Queensland in two days.  Tantalise your taste buds on the food trail tour and the scenery of our Rainforests in this Reef and Tropical Delights Package.

DAY 1: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Reef Experience is the only FULLY INCLUSIVE Great Barrier Reef Trip departing from Cairns. Inner City Bus transfers, BBQ Bacon and Egg Rolls for breakfast, unlimited snorkelling, Certified Dive or Introductory Dive (Subject to Medical Conditions), and more.

Join the crew aboard Reef Experience for an unforgettable journey to 2 (two) pristine outer Great Barrier Reef locations and discover the breathtaking wonders for yourself.

Tour Itinerary

  • 07:30 – Board Reef Experience boat at the Cairns Marina ‘A-Finger’ for check-in View map to Cairns Marlin Marina
  • 08:00 – Approximate departure & Safety Talk with snorkel briefing
  • 08:30 – Marine Biology presentation, followed by a detailed scuba dive briefing for those participating
  • 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel & dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clams plus more
  • 12:30 – Lunch
  • 13:00 – Cruise to our second location to explore forests of coral, large sea fans & black coral trees in its shallow lagoons
  • 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
  • 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese & biscuits
  • 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

  • Up to 5 hours at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour locations
  • Unlimited Snorkelling at morning and afternoon locations. All equipment INCLUDING wetsuit hire
  • FREE Scuba Dive* (Certified Dive qualified OR Resort Dive no-experience necessary at the first reef location for everyone over age 12 and medically fit scuba) Medical Conditions do apply – click here for more information
  • FREE Pick up and Return to Cairns City Accommodation
  • FREE Marine Biology Presentation
  • Breakfast consisting of barbecue bacon & egg rolls, coffee, tea and fruit platters
  • Delicious Buffet BBQ lunch with an assortment of fresh salads
  • Cheese & fruit platter & complimentary wine on the return journey
  • All dietary requirements are catered
  • All food is locally sourced where possible and prepared fresh by on-board Chef
  • FREE Crew assistance for non-confident snorkelers (flotation aids available). Friendly and professional crew are ready to jump with everyone who requires assistance to have fun and experience the magic of the reef!
  • Large Sun Deck with padded loungers and air-conditioned indoor areas
  • Reef tax, fuel levy & national park fees. Unlike other operators, mandatory levies for visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are included in this trip cost so there won’t be extra charges on the day
  • No hidden costs!

Optional Extras

  • Underwater Digital Camera Hire
  • Snack Bar Purchases: Soft drinks, chocolate, chips, alcohol etc.
  • Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour of the reef: Snorkel with an experienced Marine Biologist and learn about the marine life you see on an educational and interactive tour
  • Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts, hats etc
  • Dive Guides for already qualified ‘Certified’ scuba divers (dive guides included for beginner divers)
  • Prescription Mask Hire if you require stronger lenses to see or you may use your contacts.
  • Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area
  • Second Scuba Dive at our beautiful afternoon reef location

What to Bring

  • Cash and/or credit card for purchases
  • Swimming Clothes, Towel, Hat, Sunglasses, Sun Cream
  • Proof of qualification if you’re a Certified Diver

How to get there

Reef Experience departs from Cairns Marina: ‘A-Finger’ View map to Cairns Marlin Marina

Boarding commences at 7:30 am for check-in, directly on the vessel ‘Reef Experience.’

Arrive back to Cairns Marina at approximately 4:30 pm

Important Information for Scuba Diving

We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.

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 regulations, including medical as is the law.

To avoid disappointment on your day of travel, we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age and/or medications may prevent you from scuba diving.   It is always our mission to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.

Reef Experience Medical Questionnaire

Flying after Scuba Diving

For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive.  For multiple dives, you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive. If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning you must wait 24 hours after your dive. We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible

DAY 2: Cairns Tablelands Food & Wine Tour

Cairns’ Tablelands Food & Wine Tour delivers small, personalised tours specialising in service excellence.

Explore the Atherton Tablelands and enjoy local wine, spirits, beers, cheeses, Atherton red claw (crayfish), Kangaroo, Crocodile, Coffee, Chocolates, Nuts, and Tropical Fruits.

You will also have the opportunity to see the elusive Platypus in their natural habitat.
This foodie tour is one you will never forget!

You will travel Southwest towards the Atherton Tablelands region, nicknamed the “food bowl”.

This region has undoubtedly earned its’ nickname! It is home to a wide variety of crops including, coffee, sugar cane, mangoes, avocados, macadamia nuts, tea, citrus, and more. Additionally, dairy farming is also a staple of the Atherton Tablelands.

You will enjoy spectacular and diverse views of rolling hills and lush rainforest on this beautiful tasting tour

Tour Highlights

Stop 1: Lake Barrine National Park & Heritage Tea House – Full Breakfast

Stop 2: Winter & Mann store in Yungaburra

Stop 3: Australian Platypus Park – Gourmet Lunch

Stop 4: Gallo Dairyland – Cheese Platter & Chocolate Tasting

Stop 5: The Humpy Nut World – Tropical Fruits & Nuts Tasting

Stop 6: Mount Uncle Distillery – Liqueurs & Spirits Tasting

Stop 7: Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

What to Bring

  • Cash and/or credit card for purchases
  • Camera, Hat, Sunglasses, Sun Cream, walking shoes and a warm jacket in the cooler months

How to get there

This tour departs every WED, THU, FRI and SAT. It includes pickup/dropoff from Cairns City & Northern beaches accommodations 

Your Reef and Tropical Delights package day tours can be done in any order that suits you and does not include accommodation.

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Cairns Tableland Food and Wine

Cairns Tablelands Food and Wine Tour

Cairns' Tablelands Food & Wine Tour

Cairns' Tablelands Food & Wine Tour - with PickUp from Cairns or Norther beaches accommodations

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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...

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