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Follow this super short and sweet itinerary (ex \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/brisbane/places-to-visit/brisbane-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E) for a long-weekend escape.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY ONE\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9AM: WELCOME TO THE TROPICS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESpot the impressive mountains of the Great Dividing Range and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed rainforest\u003C/a\u003E as you land on an early-bird flight into \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Places-to-visit/Cairns-and-Northern-Beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cairns and Northern Beaches\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10AM: TAKE ADVENTURE TO NEW HEIGHTS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_43573\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43573\" class=\"wp-image-43573 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skyrail-rainforest-cableway.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skyrail-rainforest-cableway-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-43573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jarradseng/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@jarradseng\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHire a car and head 10 minutes north to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E for views out to the reef and a walk through the rainforest. Take the historic \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/kuranda-scenic-railway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EKuranda Scenic Railway\u003C/a\u003E back at 2pm.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3:30pm: GET READY, GET SET\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJump in the car and head 50 minutes north on the Captain Cook Highway along the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/cairns-airport-adventure-festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Airport Adventure Festival\u003C/a\u003E cycle route to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Port Douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7pm: EAT, DRINK AND REPEAT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_24772\" style=\"width: 703px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24772\" class=\"wp-image-24772 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/flames_of_the_forest-638.jpg\" alt=\"blog.queensland.com | queenslands best restaurants with views\" width=\"693\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/flames_of_the_forest-638.jpg 693w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/flames_of_the_forest-638-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/flames_of_the_forest-638-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/flames_of_the_forest-638-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-24772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/flames-of-the-forest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFlames of the Forest\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERock up to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/restaurant/salsa-bar-and-grill\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Salsa Bar and Grill\"\u003ESalsa Bar and Grill\u003C/a\u003E for an a la carte dinner or keep it casual with a counter meal at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2012/07/20/pub-of-the-week-the-courty-steals-a-girl-away/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Court House Hotel\"\u003EThe Court House Hotel\u003C/a\u003E on Macrossan Street.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking to splash out? Book ahead for a six-course \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/flames-of-the-forest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Flames of the Forest\"\u003EFlames of the Forest\u003C/a\u003E meal and show in the Daintree Rainforest canopy by candlelight – yes, it’s too good to be true (but it is).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY TWO\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM: NOW STOP. REEF TIME!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-40259 size-standard-landscape aligncenter\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/snorkelling-gbr-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/snorkelling-gbr-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/snorkelling-gbr-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/snorkelling-gbr-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/snorkelling-gbr.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA trip to Cairns is not complete without visiting the iconic \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHead out for a full day on the Outer Reef with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/quicksilver-cruises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Quicksilver Cruises\"\u003EQuicksilver Cruises\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/calypso-reef-charters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Calypso Reef Charters\"\u003ECalypso Reef Charters\u003C/a\u003E. Complete an introductory dive, snorkel ‘til you’re pruny or just ogle the marine world through the underwater viewing platform. Alternatively, step aboard a full-day or half-day sail to Low Isles with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/low-isles-sailaway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Sailaway\"\u003ESailaway\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM: TIME TO REFUEL\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeed George (the resident grouper) who comes in for dinner right on happy hour at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/accommodation/mantra-on-the-inlet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"On The Inlet\"\u003EOn The Inlet\u003C/a\u003E, then stay to wine and dine yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY THREE: BYE FOR NOW, BUT NOT FOREVER\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM: FIT(NESS) A WHOLE LOT IN\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_23510\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23510\" class=\"wp-image-23510 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/four-mile-beach-port-douglas.jpg\" alt=\"Four Mile Beach Port Douglas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/four-mile-beach-port-douglas.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/four-mile-beach-port-douglas-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/four-mile-beach-port-douglas-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-23510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.instagram.com/maxcoquard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMax Coquard\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet outta bed on the right side this morning because it’s time for the last hoorah.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake the most of it by jogging along Four Mile Beach with other fitness buffs before breakfast, or tee off early for nine holes of golf at the Palmer Sea Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMIDDAY: FUEL UP BEFORE JETTING HOME\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_52944\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52944\" class=\"wp-image-52944 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/qld_tnq_palm-cove_les.itinerantes-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Palm Cove Insta-worthy guide\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/qld_tnq_palm-cove_les.itinerantes.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/qld_tnq_palm-cove_les.itinerantes-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/qld_tnq_palm-cove_les.itinerantes-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-52944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/les.itinerantes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@les.itinerantes\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDrive 40 minutes south to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Places-to-visit/Palm-Cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E for lunch at the award-winning Nu Nu.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce the food settles, get wet on a Hobie cat, paddle wheel bike or jet-ski, or just stroll the palm-lined beach before heading back to Cairns for your flight home.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe guarantee you’ll be back to Cairns quicker then you can say \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETropical North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave we missed something? What else would you squeeze in with 3 days in Cairns?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis post was originally published in 2015 and was updated on 13 March 2018.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1520895633000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EPack in as much as possible in a long weekend with this Great Barrier Reef itinerary.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"3-day-itinerary-great-barrier-reef-from-cairns","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/DSC_2480-430x285.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Dip a toe: Cairns and Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#005af5","text":"Itinerary"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"Itineraries","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries"},{"active":true,"title":"Cairns and Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2019_TNQ_Snorkeling_GreatBarrierReef_ReubenNutt_140263-3.jpg","alt":"Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef | Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Danielle\t Reckless","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2025-10-08T05:17:23.102Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/s/sFtW-IQZu3K6kGRtkpU5/profile.profile.image","alt":"Danielle\t Reckless"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EShort on time, but want to explore the world’s most famous reef and its lush surrounds? In just a long weekend, you can dive the outer \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Great-Barrier-Reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, sail the turquoise Coral Sea, immerse yourself in the world’s oldest rainforest, and wine and dine in award-winning restaurants in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/palm-cove\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/port-douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDip your toe into Queensland’s tropics and you’ll be longing for more. But to see the major sights, use this Cairns and Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay One\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E10AM: Start your adventure at great heights\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagea0a423ff-b969-430e-95fb-5551a44121dc":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_SkyrailRainforestCableway_naturallandscapes_ReubenNutt_140138-3.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2019_TNQ_SkyrailRainforestCableway_naturallandscapes_ReubenNutt_140138-3.jpg","alt":"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway | Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagea0a423ff-b969-430e-95fb-5551a44121dc.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590598282988/2019-tnq-skyrailrainforestcableway-naturallandscapes-reubennutt-140138-3.jpeg","uuid":"e68729a6-1cb3-417a-9b60-17302608945f","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text3788849e-748c-4f4c-9cdd-52a2e206a1c8":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou would have spotted the impressive mountains of the Great Dividing Range and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed rainforest\u003C/a\u003E as you land on an early-bird flight into \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Places-to-visit/Cairns-and-Northern-Beaches\" title=\"Cairns and Northern Beaches\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might have only just touched down, but your first stop will take you back into the air. Hire a car and head 10 minutes north to \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/skyrail-rainforest-cableway\" title=\"Skyrail Rainforest Cableway\"\u003ESkyrail Rainforest Cableway\u003C/a\u003E for a bird’s eye view of the rainforest, mighty Barron Falls and views out to the reef. Explore the lookouts, walk through the forest floor, and then take the historic \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/kuranda-scenic-railway\"\u003EKuranda Scenic Railway\u003C/a\u003E back at 2pm.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJump in the car and head 50 minutes north on the Captain Cook Highway to serene village \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" title=\"Port Douglas\"\u003EPort Douglas.\u003C/a\u003E Whether you want to right base yourself right in the action, or on your own private beach, there’s \u003Ca href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/04/26/port-douglas-accommodation-guide/\"\u003Eaccommodation to suit\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E7pm: Dine amongst the world's oldest rainforest\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image19ed4276-0068-4c99-a312-66f31d590d02":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_FlamesoftheForest_IndigenousExperience_FlamesoftheForest.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2018_TNQ_FlamesoftheForest_IndigenousExperience_FlamesoftheForest.jpg","alt":"Flames of the Forest | Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image19ed4276-0068-4c99-a312-66f31d590d02.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590598330205/2018-tnq-flamesoftheforest-indigenousexperience-flamesoftheforest.jpeg","uuid":"c6d0af38-5e20-48a1-b863-607bde23c53f","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textbe8fc285-063d-4a72-93d5-951001b9212e":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDining deep within \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\"\u003Ethe Daintree\u003C/a\u003E under a canopy of candlelight is an experience you’ll never forget.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe seven-course \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/flames-of-the-forest\"\u003EFlames of the Forest\u003C/a\u003E is food for your stomach, and your soul – and a must-do on your Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet in the traditional grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people, connect with the world’s oldest living culture in the world’s oldest living rainforest, as Aboriginal brothers share their music, stories and history.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a magical feeling to be surrounded by nature in this way, and return coach services from your hotel in Port Douglas or Cairns makes it a fuss-free night to take it all in. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay Two\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E8am: Dive into the reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image86dd90cd-7113-4e86-8b41-b0fc7dc8f294":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2017_TNQ_QuicksilverCruises_GreatBarrierReef_VinceSofia_136659.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2017_TNQ_QuicksilverCruises_GreatBarrierReef_VinceSofia_136659.jpg","alt":"Agincourt Reef, Tropical North Queensland | Great Barrier Reef three day itinerary","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/cairns-and-great-barrier-reef-three-day-itinerary/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image86dd90cd-7113-4e86-8b41-b0fc7dc8f294.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1590598379996/2017-tnq-quicksilvercruises-greatbarrierreef-vincesofia-136659.jpeg","uuid":"2f3c0103-1578-4c38-a720-4d9c8e68dd2e","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can see it from space, but it’s time to see it up close. There are plenty of ways to access the Great Barrier Reef from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-access-port-douglas\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-access-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E, so it’s easy to find an activity to match your appetite for adventure (and budget).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead out for a full day on the Outer Reef with \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/quicksilver-cruises\" title=\"Quicksilver Cruises\"\u003EQuicksilver Cruises\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/calypso-reef-charters\" title=\"Calypso Reef Charters\"\u003ECalypso Reef Charters\u003C/a\u003E. Complete an introductory dive, snorkel ‘til you’re pruny or ogle the vibrant marine world through the underwater viewing platform or glass-bottom boat tour.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, step aboard a full-day or half-day sail to Low Isles with \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/low-isles-sailaway\" title=\"Sailaway\"\u003ESailaway\u003C/a\u003E on a luxury catamaran. 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