So much to see - so much to do. So just where to start? Right here with the expert staff at the Agincourt Tour Desk who are friendly locals with years of experience and very able to give you expert advice as to the most appropriate tours for you to take.
They will listen carefully to your preferences and guide you in your tour selection and book your tours free of charge. All tour operators pickup and return guests to your door.

Cairns in Tropical North Queensland is renowned as the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Cape York Peninsula. This provincial city is fringed by lush tropical rainforests extending to the vast volcanic farmlands and vistas of the Atheron Tablelands, one of Australia's richest agricultural areas. Further west and beyond is the Gulf Savannah regions where you can stay at the unique Undara Lava Tubes, relax in mineral hot springs or fossick for precious stones in gemfields that stretch into the outback.

To the north and south of the city are beautiful sandy beaches fringing the Coral Sea with many palm covered islands and sand cays which are home to an enormous array of coral and marine life. Many cruise boat provide day excursions to these islands and the Great Barrier Reef for diving, snorkelling and sight seeing and you can choose from fast catamarans to leisurely sailing craft offering a wide choice of services and prices

A "must" for your stay while at Agincourt is to take the scenic railway to Kuranda - the village in the rainforest, returning on Skyrail, the world's longest cableway skimming over the rainforest canopy.

Just 30 minutes drive to the north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway you will arrive at the beach resort town of Port Douglas then travel further on to the majestic Daintree World Heritage Rainforest, the largest tract of virgin rainforest in Australia.

First time visitors will be surprised to learn of the extensive selection of tourist activities that are available here in Tropical North Queensland. To assist you we include the following list with a brief description of the tours and activities that are available through our Tour Desk.

Your visit to Australia's Great Barrier Reef is an experience you will never forget. An array of new sights and sensations in what is seemingly another world can be enjoyed from a wide selection of modern cruise vessels providing excursions to the reef every day of the year. You can go by large fast catamarans to large pontoons with Reef Interpretation Centres with underwater theater, touch tanks, submarine viewing and glass bottom boats or you may prefer to sail leisurely to some of the many coral cays and islands. All day excursions include transfers from Agincourt, lunch and equipment for snorkelling and diving at prices ranging from $60 - $200 AUD.

Take the famous and historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on one of the world's most scenic and spectacular train rides up the mountains of the Great Dividing Range winding past the Barron Falls to Kuranda the village in the rainforest.
Wander through the colourful markets and numerous other attractions before returning via Skyrail - an unforgettable journey on the world's longest cableway skimming over the canopy of the rainforest. Visit the interpretive centres at two stations before returning to Agincourt by coach. Full day excursion about $70 AUD.

The Daintree Rainforest in situated in North Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area which covers an area of 894,000 hectares and is home to over 3000 species of fauna and an abundance of animal and birdlife among which are some of the world's most unique and endangered species. There is a wide selection of day and night tours available for you to experience first hand the world's oldest rainforest. All day tours at around $110 AUD per person include river cruises.

Your stay in Cairns will not be complete without a visit to the most spectacular Atherton Tablelands, a region of unsurpassed natural beauty 2,400 ft above sea level. This fertile plateau is one of Australia's richest agricultural areas with extinct volcanoes forming pristine lakes, mountain streams and mist shrouded waterfalls amongst lush rainforests. Take a day tour or self drive to enjoy horse riding, barramundi fishing, wildlife river cruises or visit the arts and craft galleries and various village markets where you can sample delicious tropical fruits and produce grown on the local farms. Day tours available from $145 AUD.

Cooktown is the site of where Captain Cook repaired his damaged vessel during his voyage of discovery of Australia and later to be the port of entry for the many who tried their luck at the Palmer River goldfields. Located at the doorstep to Cape York and the Outback it's a place of great history and well worth a visit by coach or by air. To experience the outback, fly with the Postie on his mail run to remote cattle stations to the top of Australia at Cape York.

Cairns is famous as the home of big game fishing in Australia where you can catch and tag the mighty Black Marlin or experience some of the best light tackle game fishing on the reef. Estuary and river fishing is excellent and all these fishing tours to the reef and rivers operate daily and cost from $75 AUD for half day estuary fishing and from $110 AUD for full day reef fishing.

To experience the solitude of this pristine wilderness area there are many hiking tracks and walks ranging from a few hours to two or three days. Perhaps the best option for viewing native mammals, reptiles and birds in their natural environment is to take a day or night mountain wildlife experience tour. Go spotlighting at night and see tree kangaroos, gliders, platypus and ringtail possums. Day / night tours about $125 AUD includes equipment and meals.

Golfers can choose from nearby Resort or Championship golf courses and horseriding tours are available. For the adventurous there's Parasailing, Jetski and Jetboats, Hot Air Ballooning, Skydiving, Bungy Jumping, White Water Rafting, Sea Kayaking, Motor Cycle Adventures, All Terrain Vehicles, Tiger Moth Flights and Helicopter Tours. Take your pick.

Many aboriginal tribes existed in the tropical rainforest of North Queensland and their story is best told at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns, where their 40,000 year old culture is preserved and presented authentically in five theatres. Here you will also have the chance to interact with members of the aboriginal community and to learn about bush foods and medicine and to view segments of the traditional Tjapukai corroborees.

Take off on your own discovery tour and experience some totally new sights in your own rental car available from our Tour Desk. Maps and directions and cool boxes for a picnic lunch are available free of charge. Cars can be hired on a 24 hour basis or longer and are delivered and picked up from your door.

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