Discover Tropical North Queensland

Meet chauffeur-guide at Cairns Airport; drive Captain Cook Hwy to Port Douglas. Free time to explore Macrossan Street, Four Mile Beach, Crystalbrook Marina, & cafés. Breakfast not included.

Drive time/dist: Cairns Airport to Port Douglas: ~67 km/42 mi; ~1 hr.

Overnight in Port Douglas.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Mossman Gorge & Daintree Rainforest (Kuku Yalanji heritage). Optional Cape Tribulation or return to Port Douglas for shops, galleries, & beach.

Drive time/dist: Port Douglas to Daintree Rainforest: ~160 km/99 mi; ~3.5 hrs.

Overnight in Port Douglas.

Breakfast at hotel. Drive inland via Kuranda (markets, Barron Falls Lookout). Visit Curtain Fig Tree & local artisan food/coffee producers before hotel check-in.

Drive time/dist: Port Douglas to Atherton Tablelands: ~119 km/74 mi; ~1 hr 40 mins.

Overnight in Atherton Tablelands.

Breakfast at hotel. Explore volcanic crater lakes (Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham), Waterfall Circuit (Millaa Millaa Falls), country towns, local markets, & cafés.

Drive time/dist: Atherton Tablelands local touring: ~145 km/90 mi; ~2.5 hrs.

Overnight in Atherton Tablelands.

Breakfast at hotel. Drive Great Green Way. Stop at Mission Beach (beachwalk, lunch). Continue to Townsville & explore The Strand waterfront in the evening.

Drive time/dist: Atherton Tablelands to Townsville: ~285 km/177 mi; ~3.5–4 hrs.

Overnight in Townsville.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Castle Hill Lookout & The Strand. Transfer to ferry terminal for optional Magnetic Island excursion (bays, wildlife) or local museum/art touring.

Drive time/dist: Townsville local touring: ~25 km/16 mi; ~45 mins.

Overnight in Townsville.

Breakfast at hotel. Scenic drive along coastal highway to Cairns Airport. Optional brief lookout stops before late afternoon/evening departure flight.

Drive time/dist: Townsville to Cairns Airport: ~350 km/217 mi; ~4.5–5 hrs.