From Cairns: Frankland Islands Mulgrave River & Reef Tour - Hotel Pickup

Travel by coach through the rainforest
to Deeral

Start the day by boarding an air-conditioned coach from your Cairns accommodation. Head south for about 75 minutes through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest, passing sugarcane fields and the iconic Walsh's Pyramid.

Cruise along the Mulgrave River

At Deeral, board the boat for a 30-minute cruise on the calm waters of the Mulgrave River, followed by a short open-sea crossing to Normanby Island. It is one of the routes from Cairns with a shorter time at sea to reach the Great Barrier Reef.

Spend the day your way on Normanby Island

This tour is run by an operator permitted to land on Normanby Island, so you can spend over 5 hours freely on an uncrowded island. Snorkeling gear and instruction are provided for unlimited beach snorkeling, and you can join a guided beach-to-reef snorkel or explore the reef by semi-sub.

Kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, a guided island and coastal walk with a marine biologist, and a treasure hunt for kids are also available. If you prefer to take it easy, relax on the beach or in the shade of the trees.

Beach buffet lunch and return to Cairns

Enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach, with morning and afternoon tea and bottled water provided throughout the day. In the afternoon, return to Cairns by boat and coach, arriving in the late afternoon.

※ Wildlife such as sea turtles lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.