Billy Tea Safaris
Day 1: Great Barrier Reef Trip
Award-winning super-yacht vessel EVOLUTION departs Cairns daily offering a comfortable, luxurious and affordable Great Barrier Reef cruise, with five hours spent visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations. This large modern vessel provides a superior ride in all weather conditions and exclusive protected Reef locations. Professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience.
The base price includes snorkelling but if you would like to dial-up the adventure you can add a variety of additional activities including up to 3 introductory or certified scuba dives or a helicopter scenic flight.
EVOLUTION, Cairns' best value reef tour
Highlights of your day tour on the Great Barrier Reef
- Full Day Reef Cruise to the Outer Reef incluidng 5 hours reef time at 2 exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Unlimited snorkelling with all snorkelling equipment and flotation devices
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and a stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
- Professional, qualified and friendly instructors crew
- Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak and tropical salads
- Exclusive, protected, sheltered reef locations
- Free glass of wine and light snack on the return journey
- Return transfers not included, additional cost applies, see check-out
- $20pp Levy is included in package price
The only Full Day Outback Tour from Cairns! Explore the Chillagoe Caves, Granite Gorge and other highlights of Tropical North Queensland on this full-day tour from Cairns.
Your day begins with a pick up by your friendly accredited guide in a custom-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. After introductions and getting to know your fellow passengers for the day, we’ll ascend the McAllister Ranges looking for many different species of bush birds, including emus, wedge-tail eagles, squatter pigeons, kangaroos and frilled neck lizards along the way to your first stop at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea.
Travel out to Chillagoe while listening to the informative commentary by your guide who will share information about the region's wildlife, history, and aboriginal culture. Explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with an expert local guide, travel through historic mining towns and small outback communities, see the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, visit Balancing Rock for an amazing photo opportunity, see and learn about aboriginal rock art and visit Granite Gorge to see the wallabies. You'll also be treated to lunch at a traditional Aussie Outback pub.
Explore the Aussie Outback
Highlights of your day tour in the Outback
- Small-group tour in a luxury 4WD
- Travel off the beaten track down exclusive 4WD backroads
- Morning tea the local Skybury Coffee Plantation
- Spot kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wedge-tail eagles (wildlife galore!) all day in the Outback
- Visit Balancing Rock for a photo opportunity
- See some Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about Dreamtime stories
- Visit the Chillaoge Copper Smelter Ruins
- Visit the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins
- Explore the famous Chillagoe Caves with a local ranger guide
- Find fossils in ancient limestone casts
- Enjoy an Aussie Outback lunch at the Chillagoe Hotel Pub
- Visit the wallabies at Granite Gorge and see local wildlife
- Pass through historic mining ghost towns & small outback communities
- Return transfers from Cairns included. (Northern Beaches and Port Douglas transfers additional cost, see check-out)
| Adult 17+ years | $425.00 |
| Child (4-16 years) | $295.00 |
| Infant (0 - 3 years) | $0.00 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children 4-16 years) | $1280.00 |
Billy Tea Safaris will provide Baby Seats or Booster Seat please advise upon booking, all children up to the age of 7 years.
Please be aware there is a 24-hour cancellation policy of 100% cancellation fee. No exceptions.
If you fail to load there is also a 100% cancellation fee applies. No exceptions.
Please check our Terms and Conditions for Cancellation Fees.
PRIVATE CHARTER RATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Prices valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
