Half Day cruises at 9.30am & 1.30pm on Trinity Inlet.
Sunset Cruises at 5.30pm Friday, Saturday & Tuesday nights.
Enjoy a calm water cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet, view this unique mangrove-lined waterway and see a rich array of wildlife including crocodiles and native birds. Enjoy crocodile spotting in safety aboard the MV Crocodile Explorer. There is also an opportunity to view these fascinating reptiles up close during the Crocodile Farm Tour. |
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Right beside Cairns there is a unique natural environment just waiting to be explored. Trinity Inlet (Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park) is a maze of mangroves and waterways with picturesque scenery and an abundance of wildlife including crocodiles. And, nestled in one of its secluded creeks is the fascinating Cairns Crocodile Farm.
This tour combines 3 experiences:
WILDERNESS CRUISES
Alongside Cairns is a magnificent tidal estuary that is rarely seen, except by fishermen. Only accessible by boat, Crocodile Explorer is the only luxury, air-conditioned cruise taking small numbers of visitors along Trinity Inlet on this scenic nature cruise. With waterways winding through a 300 square kilometre maze of mangroves, expect rich diverse wildlife, stunning scenery and a relaxing cruise with informative commentary from your crew. This is the saltwater crocodiles natural habitat, spot them basking on the muddy banks.
CAIRNS CROCODILE FARM
Crocodile Explorer has exclusive access to this commercial crocodile farm. You will arrive either by boat or coach. There are no jumping croc shows here; it is Australias largest crocodile farm with over 20,000 farm crocodiles & 200 large breeding crocodiles. Skins from this farm are considered the highest grade in the world (and used for designer handbags & accessories for the rich and famous). During your insiders tour youll get close up to the crocodiles in their natural environment and learn from a very knowledgeable tour guide about breeding habits, how the eggs are collected and how crocodiles are farmed.
SCENIC COACH TOUR
You will cruise to or from the Crocodile Farm aboard the MV Crocodile Explorer and complete the other one-way journey on a 30 minute coach tour through southern Cairns. The coach tour takes in the wide open sugar cane fields and surrounding mountain ranges and along the way your guide will give insightful information about the sugar cane industry and the history of the area. |
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| Inclusions |
At a glance:
- Explore Trinity Inlet – a remote wilderness right on Cairns doorstep
- Relax on a scenic calm water cruise while crocodile and bird spotting
- Informative commentary from friendly and knowledgeable crew
- Learn about the flora, fauna, culture and history
- Enjoy stunning scenery of the estuary, mangroves, rainforest and mountains
- Relax in the air-conditioned comfort of the MV Crocodile Explorer
- Enjoy personalised service with small passenger numbers
- Exclusive access to an intriguing commercial Crocodile Farm
- Learn about the life of a crocodile, including their breeding habits
- View crocodiles in their natural habitat
- Convenient half day tour with two daily departures
- Enjoy complimentary morning or afternoon tea with cake and fruit or treat yourself to a beer or wine
- View the cane fields & mountain scenery of southern Cairns on a one way journey by coach
- Free Family Fun Package for children
- Coach transfers from Cairns & Northern Beaches
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| Additional Information |
| If making your own way, check in 30 minutes before hand at our desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. |
| Levy Information |
- Child Fare 4-14 years inclusive
- Infants 3 and under travel free
- Family Fare is 2 adults and 2 children (Book at 2xAdults, 1xChild, 1xFamilyChild)
- All prices are AUD and include GST
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| Availability Information |
| Tour operates daily except Christmas Day |
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