Edge Hill Trip Overview
Unique, breathtaking and totally immersive, this is the ultimate Reef & Rainforest experience.
Commencing with a spectacular reef-scenic helicopter flight, marvel at the vibrant colours and sheer expanse of the Great Barrier Reefs thriving coral gardens before touching down in the heart of the oldest continually existing wet tropical rainforest on earth – the Daintree National Park.
Your day includes morning tea; tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest; 1-hour Daintree River Cruise; Alexandra Range Lookout; elevated boardwalk tour; refreshing rainforest swim; exotic fruit tasting, Billy Tea and Damper and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation beach – where Rainforest meets the Reef.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Edge Hill, Australia
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Helicopter Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Edge Hill, Queensland, Australia
Unique, breathtaking and totally immersive, this is the ultimate Reef & Rainforest experience.
Commencing with a spectacular reef-scenic helicopter flight, marvel at the vibrant colours and sheer expanse of the Great Barrier Reefs thriving coral gardens before touching down in the heart of the oldest continually existing wet tropical rainforest on earth – the Daintree National Park.
Your day includes morning tea; tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest; 1-hour Daintree River Cruise; Alexandra Range Lookout; elevated boardwalk tour; refreshing rainforest swim; exotic fruit tasting, Billy Tea and Damper and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation beach – where Rainforest meets the Reef.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your departure for your pre-departure briefing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Queensland Australia
Departing from Cairns you will enjoy a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef before making your way to the Daintree.
Stop At: Daintree River Cruise Centre, 2914 Mossman – Daintree Rd PMB 4, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
> 1 hour Daintree River Cruise – spot estuarine crocodiles, extensive mangrove systems & endemic wildlife
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Alexandra Lookout, Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, Queensland QLD 4873 Australia
> Climb aboard your purpose-built tour vehicle and ascend the Alexandra Range stopping for a breathtaking photo opportunity at the iconic Alexandra Range Lookout
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
> Join you naturalist guide on an elevated boardwalk tour – learn about the regions unique and diverse flora and fauna including chance sightings of the endemic, prehistoric looking Boyd’s Rainforest Dragon plus the elusive and endangered Southern Cassowary
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Walu Wugirriga Lookout, 164 Cape Tribulation Road, Cow Bay, Queensland 4873 Australia
A quick stop to enjoy the view
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lync-Haven Cafe, LOT 44 Cape Tribulation Rd, Mossman QLD 4873, Australia
Enjoy a Tropical BBQ lunch – grab a cold drink at the bar (own expense)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emmagen creek, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
> Journey beyond Cape Tribulation along 7kms of the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track to pristine Emmagen Creek with opportunity for a refreshing rainforest creek swim.
> Search the creek for turtles and fish and keep an eye out for the dazzling Blue Ulysses butterfly with endemic birdlife identifiable by their characteristic calls. Take the opportunity to taste some seasonal tropical fruits while your guide prepares traditional Billy Tea and damper.
Duration: 30 minutes
