Cairns

Cairns is the capital of Far North Queensland, and its east coastal cities rest along the Great Barrier Reef. The state of Queensland occupies a vast 667,000 square miles and much of the land remains uninhabited, covered with miles of rainforest where Australian teak, hopp, pine and fig trees abound. Before 1879, when the city of Cairns was established, the only inhabitants of this region were the Aborigines, the culture for which Australia is perhaps best known.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Skyrail, Kuranda & Cairns
Tour Code: CNS-006
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $149.00
Price: Free

For a truly memorable Australian experience, join fellow guests for a ride on the amazing Skyrail and a visit to the charming village of Kuranda. Starting off from the pier, you'll first make your way to the nearby Skyrail Rainforest Cable Car Station. Upon arrival, you'll board one of the comfortable gondolas for a truly amazing journey over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and into the rainforest itself.

Spanning approximately 4 1/2 miles over pristine rainforest, Skyrail allows you to explore the wonders of this ancient tropical rainforest, and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth. Gliding just a few feet above the rainforest canopy, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you will see, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. Your Skyrail adventure includes time at two mid-stations where you can learn more about this fascinating environment from the forest floor. At Red Peak Station, Skyrail's Rangers will provide guided boardwalk tours while sharing their knowledge about the rainforest. The easy access walkways at Barron Falls station take you on three separate lookouts where you will be treated to breathtaking views of Barron Gorge and Barron Falls. This station is also where you'll find the state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Center.

At the completion of your Skyrail journey, you'll proceed to the center of Kuranda, a delightful village nestled in the heart of the rainforest. Established as a railway station in the mid 1800s when logging and mining were large industries on the Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda became known as a place to stock up on goods and also where one could enjoy culture and sophistication at one of the local hotels. Today, this colorful township is a haven for markets, cafés, and restaurants. After a brief overview of the town, you'll have some free time to further explore on your own. No doubt you'll want to take the opportunity to browse the shops for local artwork, crafts, opals or aboriginal souvenirs.

Re-joining your coach, you'll begin the journey back Cairns, enjoying further views of the picturesque landscape which surrounds Cairns, including Green Island off in the distance.

Please note: This tour includes approximately 1 1/2 hours of walking and/or standing, at times over uneven natural surfaces. There are some steps to negotiate and guests must step-up to board the Skyrail. This tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The Skyrail Cable car seats 6 guests per gondola and guests may experience a slight delay during loading and unloading. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellant are recommended. The order of sights visited may vary and the itinerary may be reversed. This tour does not operate with a separate guide, but rather with a driver/guide.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.