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Frankland Islands Express Day Tour
Highlights
- Embark on a scenic coach transfer through World Heritage rainforest, immersing yourself in lush landscapes and iconic views.
- Cruise the tranquil Mulgrave River, enjoying serene waters before reaching the stunning Normanby Island.
- Explore the Great Barrier Reef with a guided snorkel safari or semi-submarine tour, discovering vibrant marine life up close.
- Relax on the sandy shores of Normanby Island, choosing from kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding for a refreshing adventure.
Frankland Island Reef Cruises’ Express Half-Day Tour combines relaxation and exploration, ideal for a quick island escape. Begin with an air-conditioned coach transfer from Cairns, travelling south through World Heritage rainforest, sugar cane fields, and past Walsh’s Pyramid, the world’s tallest freestanding natural pyramid.
Board a tranquil river cruise along the Mulgrave River before making the shortest open-water crossing of any Cairns day tour to Normanby Island, part of the Frankland Islands and a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on Normanby Island, ensuring space and time to explore. Spend up to 2.5 hours on the island with the Express Tour, which includes either a guided snorkel safari from beach to reef or a semi-submarine tour with commentary. Enjoy free time to kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
Please note: lunch is not included but can be pre-purchased 24 hours in advance. Introductory diving is unavailable due to tour timing.
Whether you pack the day with activities or simply relax on the sand, you’ll experience the reef at your own pace.
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Available from 1 December 2020 to 31 March 2027
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Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises’ All-Inclusive Day Tour offers the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration, making it the ideal choice for those seeking an island getaway.
Your journey with begins as you board our air-conditioned coach in Cairns, travelling South to Deeral through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest, vast sugar cane fields, and past the iconic Walsh’s Pyramid, the tallest freestanding natural pyramid in the world.
Next, enjoy a tranquil river cruise along the Mulgrave River before experiencing the shortest open water crossing of any Cairns-day-tour, to Normanby Island, a pristine island apart of the Frankland Island group and a gateway to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only commercial operator licensed to land on the stunning Normanby Island, ensuring you can relax and explore the island with plenty of space and time.
The All-Inclusive Day Tour includes a variety of experiences including a guided snorkel safari tour, a semi-submarine tour with informative commentary, a guided island walk, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and finally a delicious beachside tropical buffet lunch. Whether you choose to do it all or take it easy, you’re on island time!
Please note, due to tides, tours may depart and return later than scheduled on certain dates. Affected customers will be notified by the reservations team.
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Scuba Schools International
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld