Cairns Tours abide by the motto “Our People make the difference”. From their accommodating Driver/Guides and dynamic marketing personalities working on the front line, to the friendly Reservations staff, Operations team and dedicated Administrative team working behind the scenes, it is their people who define the standards of quality and consistency.
Cairns Tours has enjoyed significant growth in the twenty one years of operation. The company’s increasing success is reflected in their workforce, which has grown and flourished from 18 in 1990, to 125 in 2011.
Cairns Tours sets itself apart from competitors with a fleet of 56 luxury vehicles ranging from 20-seat Toyota Coasters to 53-seater touring coaches, as well as a specialised wheelchair-equipped vehicle.
Vehicle features:
large tinted windscreens
panoramic side windows
air-conditioning
seat belts
reclining seats in every vehicle configured 44 seats and over
selected vehicles are equipped with TV/DVD and in some, toilet facilities.
From their Cairns base, Cairns Tours conduct extensive charter services throughout Tropical North Queensland to Cape Tribulation, the Tablelands, outback mining towns, and south along the East Coast. The experienced charter department can assist with all transport requirements from itinerary planning, airport and dinner transfers, special interest groups, series groups, extended touring and Conferences & Incentives.
Their day touring program is one of the most extensive in the region, incorporating Kuranda, Cape Tribulation and the Atherton Tablelands with touring options for every traveller, from the budget conscious to clients who want every detail taken care of.
Kuranda, Self-Drive, Scenic Rail up & Skyrail down: Spend 2.5 hours or 4.5 hours in Kuranda. In the morning drive your car the Skyrail Station at Smithfield, a 20 minute drive North of Cairns city. Park and meet the coach here at 9:10am. Park here for the day is no charge. A coach will transfer you from Skyrail Smithfield car park to Freshwater Connection Railway Station. Journey to Kuranda by Train then have free time in Kuranda. At a pre-booked time head to the Skyrail Kuranda Station and journey back down the mountain. At the end of your Skyrail journey you are able to get into your car and drive back to your hotel. ...more info
Kuranda in a Day! This tour offers excellent value and a range of times and options depending on whether you would like to head up to Kuranda by Train or Skyrail or in reverse. The tour includes return hotel transfers and the choice of add-on extras. You are able to choose the number of hours free time you would like in Kuranda village. Your coach will transfer you back to your accommodation at the end of the day. ...more info
Skyrail up, Train Down in summary: This tour is ideal for self-drivers who prefer to do the Skyrail in the morning followed by the Train in the afternoon. Self-drive to Skyrail on the Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield. Leave your car in the car park - free of charge. Or, for people who would like to save a little and take the train back to Cairns Central Station and walk back to their hotel in Cairns. Note: You will not have a chance to see the Freshwater Connection Train Station with this option. The Gold Class Train departs Kuranda at 3.30pm. ...more info
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Tours Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world. Included is morning tea and a driver guided walk at Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest, walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach, a delicious exotic fruit ice cream cup at the Daintree Ice Cream Company and a photo stop at Alexandra Lookout.
