Green Island & crocodile cruise
BOOKINGS

Adult *$150.00
Child *$77.00

Fares are in Australian Dollars
and are inclusive of GST

 

Operates: DAILY
Wilderness Cruise/Crocodile Farm
&
Green Island

Combine a calm water wilderness cruise on Trinity Inlet and a tour of the Cairns Crocodile Farm and then in the afternoon a half day cruise to Green Island.
 

1. morning tour
WILDERNESS CRUISE & CROCODILE FARM TOUR



Trinity Inlet Cairns supports a diverse and fascinating ecosystem. Enjoy a calm water cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet and discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove-lined waterway that is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife including crocodiles, native birds and over 70 species of fish. Enjoy crocodile spotting in safety aboard the M.V. Crocodile Explorer. There is also a magic opportunity to view these fascinating reptiles up close during the Crocodile Farm Tour. At the Cairns Crocodile Farm, view hundreds of estuarine crocodiles, large and small at Australias largest commercial farm. Your tour through the farm includes an informative commentary about crocodiles and this fascinating industry. As a bonus, enjoy the magnificent water and wading birds which have come to call these attractive lagoons home. Your coach journey to or from the crocodile farm travels through sugar cane fields just to the south of Cairns. (This tour may operate in reverse.)
 

Three Experiences in One!

Wilderness Cruise
Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen, except by fishermen. Only accessible by boat, Crocodile Explorer is the only luxury, air-conditioned cruise taking small numbers of visitors along Trinity Inlet on this scenic nature cruise.

 

With waterways winding through a 300 square kilometre maze of mangroves, expect rich diverse wildlife, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise with informative commentary from our crew. This is the saltwater crocodile’s natural habitat – spot them basking on the muddy banks.

Cairns Crocodile Farm
Crocodile Explorer has exclusive access to this commercial crocodile farm. You will arrive either by boat or coach. There are no jumping croc shows here; it is Australia’s largest crocodile farm with over 20,000 farm crocodiles and 200 large breeding crocodiles. Skins from this farm are considered the highest grade in the world (and used for designer handbags and accessories for the rich and famous).

 

During your insiders tour you’ll get close up to the crocodiles in their natural environment and learn from a very knowledgeable tour guide about breeding habits, how the eggs are collected and how crocodiles are farmed.

Scenic Coach Tour
Scenic coach Tour You will cruise to or from the Crocodile Farm aboard the MV Crocodile Explorer and complete the other one-way journey on a 30 minute coach tour through southern Cairns.

 

The coach tour takes in the wide open sugar cane fields and surrounding mountain ranges and along the way your guide will give insightful information about the sugar cane industry (a very important part of Far North Queensland’s economy) and the history of the area.

Nature Lovers Paradise

The beautiful secluded Trinity Inlet is a vast tidal estuary; a remote and unique wilderness area only a short distance from Cairns. Discover this maze of waterways and mangroves, home to wild crocodiles, over 70 species of fish and an array of bird life including two million migrating birds that use this Inlet to refuel on their journeys from Alaska, China & Siberia. Even the mangrove forest has a story to tell. With over 25 different species, it has a symbiotic relationship with the Great Barrier Reef.

The mangroves hold sediment away from the clear waters of the reef and the reef provides shelter from storms to the delicate ecosystem and fish nursery within the Inlet.
 

2. afternoon tour
GREEN ISLAND



Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life. Your visit to allows you 2 hours at Green Island and included is the choice of snorkelling gear or a glass bottom boat tour. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

(Lunch at own expense). (Tour may operate in reverse).


Inclusions
CAIRNS HABITAT CRUISE
- Calm Water Cruise on Trinity Inlet in air-conditioned comfort
- Cairns Crocodile Farm Tour
- Interpretive commentary from our trained crew
- Morning tea
- Coach transfers from accommodation

GREEN ISLAND
- Cruise to Green Island aboard "Reef Rocket" a modern catamaran
- Half day reef cruises allow 2 hrs on Green Island, departs 9am, back in Cairns 12.45pm
- Snorkelling Gear and Glass Bottom Boat tour
- Snorkelling demonstration & reef presentation en route to Green Island
- Use of Big Cat vessel during time at island as an air-conditioned base
- Coach transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels
 
Additional Information
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES - Can be booked on day of travel or request to book these options in the comments (valid to 31 March 2012)

- Floatation Vests $8 adult, $4 child
- Lycra Suits $8 adult, $4 child
- Boat Snorkel Trips $37 adult, $26 child
- Marineland Melanesia $17 adult $8 child
- Tandem Parasailing (subject to availability on the day)
- Seaplane Scenic Flight (subject to availability on the day)
- Helicopter Scenic Flights (subject to availability on the day)

If making own way, check in is at 8.45am at our desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
Levy Information
FARE CONDITIONS
- Child Fare 4-14 years inclusive
- Infants 3 and under travel free
- Family Fare is 2 adults and 2 children (Book as 2xAdults, 1xChild, 1xFamilyChild)
- All prices are AUD and include GST
Availability Information
Tour operates daily except Christmas Day