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Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island - Full Day Tour

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12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

A trip to Mission Beach and Dunk Island is an adventure lovers best day out. Not only visit Dunk Island but also have time to explore Mission beach and perhaps enjoy a sunset dinner and drink before heading back to Cairns.

Our purpose built fast-cat island ferry gives a comfortable voyage and pleasurable experience for all passengers. Our main deck has 45 high back coach style seating and a fully licensed bar. Upper deck we have deluxe outside seating. We visit Dunk Island for almost 6 hours which gives the most disconcerting hiker or explorer time to indulge themselves in any of the island's wonderful walks. Dunk Island is truly the jewel island of Far North Queensland and is the perfect day out for soft adventure seekers.

Come spend a magical day south of Cairns on the Cassowary Coast.

What's Included

  • Breakfast Light breakfast of muffins, tropical fruits, juice or hot beverage.
  • Lunch Scrumptious 2 Course BBQ Picnic Lunch
  • Hand Luggage - 1 piece, max 5kg per person
  • Checked Baggage, Eskys and/or other cargo
  • Any other incidental not included
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Meeting and Pickup

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Tour Departs from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 06.30 hrs Selected hotel pick-ups start at 6.00am and should only be selected if staying at those hotels and waiting at reception from 06.00am and must be selected at time of booking, no later as the tour companies system will not update. Otherwise, be present at Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Stop #2, 1 Spence Street, Cairns no less than 10 minutes prior to 6.30am.

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Cairns City QLD 4870
Australia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

52/Esplanade
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Dunk Island

Dunk Island is covered mostly in national park, the tropical island is a nature lover’s playground with beautiful walking trails and palm-fringed beaches. From the jetty, make a left and follow the beach until you reach the track signs leading to Muggy Muggy Beach and Mount Kootaloo. The are 6 different versions of the hikes possible from easy to moderate. There also great swimming from Brammo Bay as well as Muggy Muggy Beach where some marine life snorkelling is possible. Scenic coast ferry ride and marina boarding process with a light breakfast (included) within this time allocation (5.5 hours actually on the island 9.30am - 3.00pm)
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8 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Djiru National Park

The journey to Mission Beach normally takes just under 2 hours from Cairns in each direction. But the journey is well worth it. You'll pass by Queensland's two highest maintains Mount Bartle Frere and Mount Bellenden Kerr. You'll pass by canfields and banana farms, see how the locals live. Then, when we turn off the highway you'll travel through dense Djiru National Park where you may be lucky to spot a wild cassowary.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • See our full terms and conditions. Tickets are Non refundable - change of date prior to departure incurs a $25 amendment fee
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Cairns: Explore & Hike Dunk Island – Full Day Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • LunchScrumptious 2 Course BBQ Picnic Lunch
  • Hand Luggage - 1 piece, max 5kg per person
  • Priority Boarding arriving at Ferry-X
  • Checked Baggage, Eskys and/or other cargo
  • Any other incidental not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • See our full terms and conditions. Tickets are Non refundable - change of date prior to departure incurs a $25 amendment fee
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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