Sydney, Rainforest, & Reef

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After exploring the top tourist attractions in the city, choose from a list of great day trips from Sydney. Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most famous."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng.mp4?alt=media&token=32a181da-04f5-42d8-a340-ed5e1b91b776"}]},{"address":"Cairns","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-16.880592653390185,"longitude":145.7169442816124},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Cairns\n"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":752},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2F98d6b082f3a584011f4b816cfb80a7b2.jpg?alt=media&token=fdc59b1e-6c93-4f37-8657-d9ecdb4cf983"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":752},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2F592c282baa7265b0234e2c8e098ae96f.jpg?alt=media&token=96a55e52-ee17-44df-ac68-db052412ba9f"},{"type":"text","content":"From Sydney, fly to Cairns, the most popular gateway to Far North Queensland's top tropical attractions, including the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest; the ancient rainforest village of Kuranda ; and Cape Tribulation, where two of the world's richest ecosystems (rainforest and coral reef) merge in a wonderful blend of blues and greens."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(1).mp4?alt=media&token=368d758f-bce7-4b36-a44a-004b191ec1e3"}]},{"address":"Great Barrier Reef","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-16.809198388583678,"longitude":148.09494420605662},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Great Barrier Reef"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":846},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2F2cecddcb3f158193884ca646d56a414a.jpg?alt=media&token=b3ffecc3-c287-4f59-8000-575dfef4671e"},{"metadata":{"width":563,"height":751},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2F90f287c785717306b3d9874e382f3a5f.jpg?alt=media&token=a13b925e-4f4b-4508-afc4-2ade0c4bb047"},{"type":"text","content":"A hidden universe of spectacular marine life awaits below the surface and on the 1,400-mile stretch of northeast Australia's coast. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, the Great Barrier Reef is an inspiring destination that offers visitors a deep connection to nature.\n\nDespite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that severely damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park - the size of Japan - continues to thrive. Alarming headlines across the globe may have deterred tourism, but with more than 2,900 individual reefs and 300 continental islands, a visit to the largest living structure on Earth is still an experience of life .\n\nOver the past few years, corals have regenerated and local scientists have developed innovative ways to promote coral growth both at home and abroad. But the fragile ecosystem needs human help to maintain its current beauty, and experts are calling for a hands-on approach to face the reef's challenges, largely caused by climate change. That means tourists visiting the area must make some well-informed choices, not missing out on any of the reef's stunning attractions.\n\nChoosing a responsible tour operator should be at the top of your list. The easiest way to do this is to find an independently certified Ecotourism Australia business.\n\nCairns is considered the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Several international airlines fly directly into the city; it is a two and a half hour flight from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.\n\nDaydream Island and the Whitsundays can be reached via Hamilton Island, an hour and a half flight from Brisbane.\n\nThe Lady Musgrave Island Experience departs from Bundaberg, an hour's flight from Brisbane.\n\nHeron Island can be reached from Gladstone, an hour and a half flight from Brisbane.\n\nOrpheus Island is accessed by helicopter from Townsville, a two-hour flight from Brisbane."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(2).mp4?alt=media&token=1913ff17-7d8e-4b18-938a-1ff7d8d19de1"}]},{"address":"Daintree Rainforest","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-16.170030804604604,"longitude":145.4184612},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Daintree Rainforest"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":564},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Fdb902eecbd57f3ff832b2346617e69bc.jpg?alt=media&token=f38a85a4-21ed-4123-93bd-b00a770cd7e4"},{"metadata":{"width":500,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Fefe486f8fa06acff8c21db0573b7a3e6.jpg?alt=media&token=6d53d52c-9e35-40c1-bbff-a447bdd1304f"},{"type":"text","content":"Getting Here & Getting Around\nDrive Yourself\nDriving yourself is the one of the best ways to leisurely explore this area.. If you are really short of time, a day in the Daintree can give you a glimpse of much that is here to be explored but, to truly experience and absorb this region, we really hope you stay a few days.\n\nThe various locations throughout the regions offer many options of accommodation and activities and are all a short drive from each other. Our locations page has detailed information and a sketch map to help you get oriented.\n\nCar Hire\nYou can hire a normal sedan car to drive to The Daintree, and as far as Cape Tribulation.\n\nThis is the best transport option as the activities and scenery are spread evenly across the 80km strip of beautiful coastline from Wonga Beach, inland to Daintree Village and north across the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation.\n\nAll major roads are sealed and some minor roads are unsealed but well-maintained and suitable for normal cars.\n\nYou would only need a 4WD if you wanted to drive the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track beyond Cape Tribulation towards Cooktown, or the challenging CREB Track beyond Daintree Village which is for experienced 4WD drivers only. Both these Tracks may occasionally be closed following bad weather.\n\nPublic Transport\nThere is no regular public transport to the Cape Tribulation or Daintree Village region however Trans North runs a direct service to Cape Tribulation (but not to Daintree Village), coming up from Cairns on Monday, Wednesday and Friday - returning to Cairns on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. They pick up in Cairns around 7:30am and Port Douglas around 8:30am. The trip is dependent on the conditions of the Bloomfield Track to Cooktown so checking the schedules in the wet season is a must.\n\nDaintree Discovery Tours visits Daintree Village everyday and they pick up from Port Douglas. Jungle Tours visits both Daintree Village and Cape Tribulation every day - there are a number of other operators who may not visit every day.\n\nCoach Tours\nTropics Explorer, Cape Tribulation Connections and Jungle Tours visit Cape Tribulation each day and offer a variety of packages and will also pick you up and drop you off if you want to stay. The tours stop along the way and visit several attractions. These tours pick up in Cairns around 7.30 am daily and return between 5pm and 7pm. They also allow return days to be nominated for those staying longer. Prices vary but are approximately $110 pp return."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(3).mp4?alt=media&token=e345dbc3-ba44-41e6-99ea-ced8c119322a"}]},{"address":"Port Douglas","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-16.49890839385139,"longitude":145.46276467832988},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Port Douglas"},{"metadata":{"width":500,"height":600},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2FAerial-Shot-of-Hotel.jpg?alt=media&token=4a254e6a-5463-4117-9f87-198a2cc78151"},{"type":"text","content":"Alternatively, you can head to the peaceful tropical town of Port Douglas (about a 60-minute drive north of Cairns), which sits a little closer to the reef and captivates visitors with its laid-back tropical feel and friendly people. If you have more time, consider adding some of the itineraries below."},{"metadata":{"width":540,"height":960},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FcIekbhJtmgB1tMW4bEjd%2Ft%E1%BA%A3i%20xu%E1%BB%91ng%20(4).mp4?alt=media&token=0561ded3-a062-4235-8110-dc0e88ed37f8"}]}]