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  •  Cairns Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Army Duck Tour

Cairns Kuranda Rainforestation Nature Park Army Duck Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park

  • Cairns
  • English
  • 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
  • 24 Working Hours Confirmation

Standard Inclusions

  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour
From AUD
$30.00

1 Key Facts

Included

  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour

Not included

  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 3. Souvenirs
  • 4. Travel Insurance
Destination Cairns
Depature point ● Opening Hours: 09:00 - 15:00 daily
- Easter Monday (18 April 2022): Closed
- Anzac Day (25 April 2022): Closed
- Christmas Day (25 December): Closed
   Opening hours subject to change without notice. Please refer to the park's official websites for most current operational times.

● Army Duck Tour Sample Timetable (Reference Only. Times may vary without notice due to operational reasons or government restrictions.)
  10:00 - 10:45
  11:00 - 11:45
  12:00 - 12:45
  13:00 - 13:45
  14:00 - 14:45
Address Kennedy Highway, Kuranda QLD 4881
How to get there ● By Car
Located approximately 25km north of Cairns City, takes about 45 minutes; approximately 23km north of Cairns Airport, takes about 35 minutes; approximately 23km southwest of Palm Cove, takes about 40 minutes.

- Free Onsite parking available

Depart from Cairns - travel North on Sheridan Street. As you pass the airport on your right, Sheridan Street becomes the Captain Cook Highway and you will soon cross the Barron River Bridge. Continue through the Machans Beach, Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob and Caravonica roundabouts. At the Smithfield roundabout turn left onto the Kennedy Highway, passing Smithfield Shopping Centre on your right and join the Kuranda Range. From Henry Ross Lookout, continue on the Kennedy Highway for approximately 5 km, and you will see a sign indicating a right hand turn off to Rainforestation.

● By Public Transport
Unfortunately there is no direct public transport available. Most visitors drive or arrive on a coach tour. If you do not drive, please book one of following day tours that visits Rainforestation Nature Park.
- Rainforestation & Kuranda Village Full Day Tour Depart From Cairns [www.enjoyaus.com/n5131]
- Rainforestation & Kuranda Village Full Day Tour with Kuranda Scenic Railway Depart From Cairns [www.enjoyaus.com/n5132]
- Classic Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour Depart From Cairns [www.enjoyaus.com/n333]
- Classic Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour Depart From Northern Beaches [www.enjoyaus.com/n2606]
- Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour with Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Depart From Cairns [www.enjoyaus.com/n334]
- Grand Kuranda Rainforest Full Day Tour with Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Depart From Northern Beaches [www.enjoyaus.com/n2938]
Operating hours
Check-in requirements Please ensure you arrive at the ticket/box office 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time to check in. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred.

If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in.
What to bring/wear ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Water bottle, Snacks
● Umbrella / raincoat if rains
● Insect repellent
● Camera
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
- Opening times are subject to change
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions all tours and presentations will be altered.
- Please head to https://www.rainforest.com.au/map-showtimes/ for updated times for Rainforestation Nature Park.
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● It is not allowed to bring your own lunch into the park as Rainforestation offers a variety of dinning options in the licensed restaurants.

2 Overview

Experience the tropical rainforest from a totally unique perspective aboard an amphibious World War II Army Duck or DUKW (colloquially known as Duck).

Cairns Rainforestation Nature Park Army Duck Rainforest Tour

Rainforestation Nature Park

Rainforestation Nature Park sets amongst pristine World Heritage Rainforest, Rainforestation is a major Tropical North Queensland tourist attraction combining iconic Australian wildlife, authentic Indigenous culture and the Wet Tropics' most unique rainforest viewing experience from an authentic WW2 Army Duck.

 

Army Duck Rainforest Tour

Duration: 45 minutes (approx.)

Experience the tropical rainforest from a totally unique perspective aboard an Amphibious World War II Army Duck. Rainforestation has twelve of these historical vehicles which hold up to 30 passengers and uses a 6 wheel drive, propeller and rudder. Your knowledgeable Duck Captain identifies fascinating plants and wildlife as you pass by, before splashing into the lake for a cruise, with plenty more wildlife to be seen. The Army Duck Tour also includes a tour of the Tropical Fruit Orchard which has over 40 different varieties of exotic tropical fruit trees on display. This experience provides the ideal opportunity to touch and taste the exotic fruits of Tropical North Queensland, and from around the world (Fruit tasting and purchases are at own cost).

 

Tour Schedule

Times may vary without notice due to operational reasons or government restrictions

10:00 - 10:45

11:00 - 11:45

12:00 - 12:45

13:00 - 13:45

14:00 - 14:45

Additional tours may be available. Inquire at reception upon arrival.

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.

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