Code: AUSSI
Duration: 4 Days
Base Price: 450 cad
4 day/3 night Conservation Program tour/customized and long stay pricing available

Australian Ecological And Conservation Tour

Visit Port Douglass to explore the World Heritage areas of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and the Great Barrier Reef. Be involved with the Conservation Society preserving wetlands and wildlife at the Mareeba wetlands in the outback.

Stay at the Port O'Call Eco-lodge - sustainable with solar heated water and water & waste minimization programs in effect. The eco-lodge is the first accommodation in Queensland to gain a 4 green star rating for environmental friendliness and ecological sustainability.


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Itinerary

Get your group on a 25 seat bus from Cairns to Port Douglas.

Port O'Call Lodge has a bistro/bar, tropical pool, guest kitchen and complimentary shuttle from Cairns to Port Douglas.

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Half day Tour of “Rainforest Habitat”, Australia’s award winning environmental wildlife sanctuary with 1600 animals of 180 species
  • Snorkel the Outer Barrier Reef with Marine Biologist (does not include pay on board government taxes)
  • Aboriginal Guided Walk Tour of Mossman Gorge Rainforest
  • 1 hr Internet per day
  • Return Transfer Cairns Airport to Port Douglas

Breakfast with the Birds will give a unique experience with over 30 species of birds in a wetland setting. This sanctuary is a leader in experiencing close contact both handling and feeding small crocodiles, snakes, koalas, rare birds including the nearly extinct Cassowary, kangaroos, wallabies and the rare tree kangaroo. Buffet Breakfast included.

Snorkel the Outer Barrier Reef with a Marine Biologist who leads visitors on identification and discussions of marine species and ecology and find exotic marine life of fish, turtles and corals. Enjoy an Intro Dive, Snorkelling and travel in Glass Bottom Boat. Buffet lunch included.

Walk the Mossman Gorge ancient Rainforest with the indigenous inhabitants of the Rain Forest, the Kuku Yalangi. With an aboriginal guide, experience ancient cave drawings, traditional plant use, bush tucker and the medicine of the bush. Tea and damper included with a Didgeridoo performance and a swim in the Mosman Gorge.