The Sunrise Sea Kayaking tour departs daily circumnavigating Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkeling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. The single and double kayaks are designed for the open water and are highly stable. The tour is suitable for all abilities from total beginners to experienced kayakers.

Lazily paddling your kayak you can see the first fingers of dawn reaching out over Double Island. The exhilarating feeling of sitting so close to the water and the rhythmical action of the paddle will almost send you into a state of meditation, the trance can be broken by a turtle, fish or sting ray suddenly popping out of the water as if to say good morning. The fringing reef surrounding the island wakes.

The Sunrise over the water will grapple your attention away from the busy marine animals. After a 30-minute paddle (approximately), you beach your kayak on Double Island. Over chilled refreshments and juicy fruits the panorama of Palm Cove unfolds and tide permitting, a walk along the sand bank to look for more marine life.

After spending half an hour on the island its time to depart for the kayak back to Palm Cove arriving around 7.30am. It is the most exhilarating way to start your day.

The Double Island Sea Kayaking tour departs twice daily circumnavigating Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkeling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. The single and double kayaks are designed for the open water and are highly stable. The half-day tour is suitable for all abilities from total beginners to experienced kayakers.

From Palm Cove beach you will paddle across to the resort side of Double Island, which takes on average 30 minutes. You can take a walk along the private beach. Double Island is a popular holiday destination for the rich and famous but you are more likely to see some of the famous local wildlife. Spotting Dolphins, Turtles, Manta Rays and other wildlife whilst your Guide gives an informative talk on the local Island and its surroundings.

The tour then kayaks around to the northern side of the Island, which will take approximately 30 minutes. Here you can enjoy a beautiful tropical fruit platter, Tea/Coffee, biscuits and cold drinks. All the fruits are locally grown and are guaranteed to tingle your taste buds. You have the option to have a snorkel off the beach and take a closer look at the coral that fringes the Island.

For approximately 1 hour you can sit back and relax on the sandy beach and take in the stunning views of the coast, the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Life jackets are provided for anyone who would like to snorkel but are not confident swimmers. Following your tropical island experience you will now kayak back to the mainland which is around a 45-minute paddle. There is minimal fitness needed for this Adventure as the tour is designed for everyone to go at their own pace.

Enjoy a little sleep in today before joining your luxury Down Under coach for the journey to Caravonica Lakes.

Here you join Skyrail and marvel at the technology that has created the world's most beautiful rainforest experience. Stop at Barron Falls Station and learn more about this amazing eco-system at the CSIRO Interpretive Centre. View the Barron Falls or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the rainforest boardwalk.

On arrival in Kuranda, the Village is yours to explore. The vibrant and colorful markets take place 7 days a week.

The return to Cairns is aboard the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail. Winding around curves, across bridges, and through hand hewn tunnels this amazing engineering feat is a tribute to our pioneers. Spectacular scenery is the order of the day before arriving at historic Freshwater Station where you will board your coach back to your accommodation.

Please note:

• Kuranda Scenic Rail will not be operational before the May 01, 2007. A return Skyrail will be operating during this time.
• Skyrail will be closed for maintenance from the May 05 - 19, 2007 and June 02, 2007. If you are traveling during this time, Skyrail component of this tour will be replaced with coach transfer.