Itinerary

There is no set trip itinerary for this trip, instead you decide on which day you want to complete each activity.

• Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Day Tour
• Raging Thunder Rafting Trip
• Jungle Tours Cape Tribulation 'Go Wild' day tour.

Pick ups for each activity

Because the activities are open dated (untill 6 months after booking your programme with Xtreme Gap) you have to confirm your arrival and activities 3 days before arrival. How to do this will be stated in your information pack we send out after booking.

• Passions of Paradise boarding from Marlin Marina at 7:30am - transfer from Hostel is not included - but easy enough.
• Raging Thunder pickup from hostel at 6:30am
• Jungle Tours pickup from hostel at 7am

Passions of Paradise Barrier Reef Trip

Passions of Paradise operates daily from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef, departing at 8 am and arriving back at around 5 pm.

A stylish, fast and modern catamaran, taking you to the best reefs

• Great crew
• Air conditioned saloon
• A dedicated snorkeling instructor and FREE tuition for those who want to learn to snorkel
• A tropical buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes including prawns and fresh tropical fruit. Our lunch is fresh, chef prepared on the boat, and tasty.
• Highest quality masks, snorkels, fins and scuba diving equipment.
• Two unique destinations: Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef (weather permitting)
• Exclusive mooring at Paradise Reef (no crowds)
• Free floatation vests to aid non swimmers
• Free guided snorkel tour
• Morning tea which includes fresh brewed coffee and muffins
• Cheese platter for afternoon tea
• An on-board marine naturalist presentation on coral and bird life
• 10 minute FREE SCUBA diving demonstration
• High caliber sailing. Passions of Paradise will always find time to turn their engines off and do some genuine sailing on the way home to Cairns.
• Staff trained to Advanced ECO Certification Standard

Raging Thunder, Tully River Rafting Trip

• Guaranteed small groups, with less interruption
• Highly experienced senior guides
• More thrilling paths through the rapids
• Rock jumping, rapid swimming and raft surfing
• Accommodation Transfers
• Up to 5 hours White Water Rafting
• BBQ lunch beside the river

Why Cairns?

Cairns perched near the top of Australia in Queensland offers the perfect backdrop to get your adrenaline fix in Australia! Surrounded by one of the worlds oldest jungles, with a gorgeous coastline and the great barrier reef off shore it has everything. Even the Tully river, the best white water rafting spot in Australia. Cairns has an international airport making it an idea entry point into Australia, and also a very popular exit point. If you are on the Oz experience Bruce pass, you will end here.

Cape Tribulations Go Wild Day Tour

• Travel with an informative guide along the Captain Cook Highway, one of the most scenic coastal drives in Australia.
• See rare and endangered species at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary. There’s a guided walk and free time to wander through the three environments. Snacks are available for purchase from the café, or upgrade to ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ (at own expense).
• Learn about the rainforest, on a guided interpretive walk through the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest at Mossman Gorge.
• Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mossman River.
• Picnic lunch at a picturesque setting (included).
• Search for local wildlife including water birds and crocodiles on a Daintree River Cruise (includes light refreshments).
• Visit Cape Tribulation Beach! Wander the beach and boardwalk to the lookout or simply relax and soak up the serenity.
• Depart Cape Tribulation at approximately 4.30pm and travel back to Cairns.