Cairns, from reef to rainforest

Land in Cairns. Your airport pickup is arranged by us. We'll take you straight to the hotel.

Check in at Hilton Cairns. This is your home for the whole trip.

Your choice, close by. Pick whichever place you like. Meals are covered by your meal money.

• Dundees on the waterfront
• Papercrane
• Hemingway's Brewery
• Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook
• Ochre RestaurantOur extra pick: modern Australian dishes with native ingredients, a short walk from the hotel
• Salt HouseOur extra pick: relaxed waterfront dining at the marina

Meet in the Hilton foyer. Jade and Peter from our team will meet the group in the foyer at Hilton Cairns and escort you to the departure point. The Hilton is less than a 5-minute walk from where the boat departs.

Questions on the day? Contact Peta:

Check in at Sunlover Reef Cruises. The counter is inside Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street. After check-in, head to the Sunlover vessel for boarding.

Boarding opens.

Boarding closes. Boarding passes are required, so have yours ready.

The boat departs Cairns Marina.

Arrive at Moore Reef Pontoon.

Four hours of reef time. Guided snorkel tour, 10-minute scenic helicopter flight, glass-bottom boat tour, semi-submersible tour, underwater observatory, waterslide and sun deck.

Lunch is a buffet on the pontoon.

Depart Moore Reef.

Arrive back at Cairns Marina.

Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. It's a 10-minute walk along the scenic waterfront Esplanade. Take your time and enjoy the views.

Hotel pickup from Hilton Cairns for your hot air balloon experience. Transfers are arranged by us.

Hot air balloon ride. After landing, enjoy a fruit platter and muesli bar as a snack.

Back at the hotel for a late breakfast.

Hotel pickup from Hilton Cairns, heading to Tully River.

Tully River white-water rafting.

Dinner at a local pub. We'll take you there after rafting for a proper local Cairns experience, then back to the hotel.

Pre-arrival information.

• 2 days priorWatch for the "Get Ready" email with more tips and a link to complete your online waiver
• The day beforeThe Skydive team will contact you to confirm your arrival time, as this may change
• On the dayToday's the day! Get ready for the experience of a lifetime

Arrive at Skydive Cairns. It's a 1-minute walk from the hotel, down towards the harbour and Reef Fleet Terminal. No transfer needed.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leisure. Explore Cairns at your own pace, with lunch and dinner wherever you like.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Hotel pickup for Swim with the Salties.

Lunch in Port Douglas. Enjoy Four Mile Beach, a coffee and some downtime too.

• Hemingway's BreweryMarina views and craft beer
• Salsa Bar & GrillRelaxed spot on Macrossan Street

Sunset sail.

Your choice.

• Harrisons RestaurantModern Australian, a Port Douglas favourite
• Salsa Bar & GrillGrill dishes and a lively room
• Hemingway's BreweryAn easy option near the marina

Breakfast and check-out at Hilton Cairns.

Your flight departs. Our team will share your airport transfer time before this day.