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Cairns Day Tour
Code	TW-R1BS
Duration	7.75 Hours
Tour Price APR 2011 - MAR 2012	$117 Adult $58.50 Child $292.50 Family
Frequency	Daily
Style	Cairns Day Tour
Transport	Train, Skyrail, Coach
Suitability	Open Age
Start	Cairns @ 8 am
End	Cairns @ approx 3.45 pm

“Tropical North Queensland rainforest is to experience nature at its finest! Rail, gondolas and amphibious army ducks all come together to enable you to appreciate the compelling enchantment of the rainforest. The rainforest village of Kuranda, Aboriginal dancing, Dreamtime and native animals complete a special day.”

Army Duck Rainforest Tour

Experience the tropical rainforest from a totally unique perspective - aboard an amphibious World War II Army Duck (officially spelt DUKW). Rainforestation has 11 of these historical vehicles, which hold up to 30 passengers and have 6 wheel drive, propeller and rudder.

As you traverse part of the property on your unforgettable 45 minute rainforest tour, your knowledgeable Duck Captain/Guide will point out and explain ferns, orchids, strangler figs and stinging trees, as well as birds such as the Azure Kingfisher and a host of other animals and reptiles.

As you splash into the lake, be sure to smile as an automatic digital photo is taken. These are available for purchase at the Tropical Treats Juice Bar when you disembark.

With propeller engaged, your Army Duck cruises up to the water's edge whilst turtles, fish and eels swim up close. Keep an eye out for water dragons or pythons sunbaking or slithering up trees.

Duck Times: 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience

Learn about aboriginal culture with this interactive experience. This attraction is in two parts:

Pamagirri Corroboree

Witness a half hour show of traditional dance performance in a rainforest amphitheatre, depicting animals, food gathering, and hunting. The rainforest serves as the theatre walls whilst sounds of wildlife provide accompaniment to the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo and clapsticks. Be sure to watch closely - there's a surprise for the audience at the end!

Pamagirri Dreamtime Walk

This half-hour guided tour along an all weather walk-way modelled on the Rainbow Serpent gives you fascinating insight into aspects of aboriginal culture.

Try your hand at boomerang throwing - after a demonstration and a few lessons, you'll be ready to test your skills with this ancient aboriginal implement. The area is specially netted for your safety, as boomerangs do come back!

Observe spear-throwing - you'll be amazed at the distance the Pamagirri Guides can throw spears using a Woomera. One of our Guides, Jauwa, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records with a distance of 147.75 metres - that's one and a half football fields!

In the midst of traditional aboriginal dwellings, hear your Pamagirri Guide play the didgeridoo, an ancient instrument. Listen carefully for sounds imitating Kangaroos or the Kookaburra. You can also purchase authentic artwork and artefacts such as didgeridoos and boomerangs.

Show Times: 10:30am, 12noon, 2pm.

Dreamtime Walk Times: 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.

Koala & Wildlife Park

Wander at your leisure or join a guided group with our experienced Wildlife Keepers. Covered boardwalks provide excellent viewing of native Australian animals, including crocodiles, wombats, dingoes, snakes, lizards, and the cassowary. Handfeed kangaroos and wallabies, or have your photo taken cuddling a cute koala (optional extra).

Opening Times: 9am - 4pm, with talks and demonstrations throughout the day.

Tropical Fruit Orchard

After your Army Duck Tour, take time to meander through the Tropical Fruits Orchard, which features over 40 different species of exotic tropical fruit trees. This tranquil setting provides the perfect opportunity to view and learn about fruits of the region including jackfruit, paw paw, lychees, mango, cocoa, carambola, star apple, and pineapple, as well as regional produce such as tea, coffee, and sugar cane.

Transfer to Kuranda Village, where you'll have time to wander through the shops and markets before returning to Cairns via the breathtaking Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.

Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you'll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. Relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns' tropical region and the glittering waters of the Coral Sea. Alight at Skyrail's two rainforest mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you'll explore this amazing environment from the forest floor on boardwalks, scenic look-outs and in the state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre.

Timetable

08.00	Travel to Rainforestation Nature Park by coach via the scenic Kuranda Range.
09.00	Arrive at Rainforestation Nature Park.
12.00	Depart Rainforestation for your transfer into Kuranda Village. Alternatively, you may wish to stay longer at Rainforestation for lunch in the restaurant - all passengers receive $5 off the BBQ Buffet Lunch. On arrival to Kuranda Village, wander through the shops and markets offering local handicrafts, souvenirs and gifts. A must see is the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with a 10% discount off your entry fee.
14.30	Be at Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Kuranda Terminal for 2:45pm boarding. The 7.5 km Skyrail journey takes 30-40 minutes, however we recommend you spend time at the two stations enroute: Red Peak Station and Barron Falls Station.
16.15	Your coach will be at the Caravonica Skyrail terminal to transfer you to your accommodation