Tropical Horizons Tours
Tropical Horizons Tours now part of Down Under Tours
Tropical Horizons Tours has been operating in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland for over 20 years. Offering the adventure and youth markets exciting experiences to the World Heritage Listed Rainforest’s of Kuranda, Daintree and Cape Tribulation.
You can find all your favourite Tropical Horizons experiences now operated by Down Under Tours in a luxury fleet of coaches with experienced driver-guides.
Kuranda Tours including Scenic Rail and Skyrail
Soar above the Rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and journey through tunnels and across bridges onboard the Kuranda Scenic Rail to the quaint village of Kuranda.
Kuranda Village is a quaint little township in the rainforest, situated where both Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Train journeys meet. Kuranda Village is famous for arts and crafts and indigenous artifacts and the excellent attractions of the Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens, Birdworld and the Aviary.
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman Gorge
Get ready to tick one off the bucket list. The tour heads north from Cairns to Port Douglas along one of the most impressive coastal drives in the world. Get the camera ready! The infamous road winds alongside a cliff face of lush tropical rainforest on one side and beautiful idyllic beaches and views to the Great Barrier Reef on the other. Short on time to see Cairns? Then this memorable trip is truly the best way to see and learn about the region with interesting and entertaining facts to be learnt along the way.
First stop is at Mossman Gorge Centre where you will have morning tea before boarding the shuttle bus into Mossman Gorge itself. Your knowledgeable driver will take you on a guided walk through the World Heritage listed rainforest in the Gorge – culture fix sorted! Head further north and board a boat to explore the river system, which is lined by stunning emerald green, untouched, tropical rainforest. The Daintree is one of the richest and most diverse wildlife habitats. Want to see a croc in the wild? This is the best place to do it and the expert guide’s eyes are trained to spot the sometime elusive predator. Cross the river and enjoy a BBQ lunch before feeling sand between your toes on Cape Tribulation Beach. Stop in at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a delicious afternoon refreshment! A generous cup of 4 flavours of their exotic fruit ice cream is included- which is made from fruit grown on-site in their own orchard!
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Ready to meet some of Australia’s most iconic and fascinating wildlife? Spend the day with the apex predator, the crocodile. Hartley’s is home to around 3000 crocs and is the best place to see the largest living reptile in the Far North. Take a cruise on the lagoon and explore the natural habitat of the saltwater croc, where croc sightings are absolutely guaranteed. 19 crocs ranging in size from 2.5-5 metres in length call the tropical estuarine wetland’s home. Fantastic photo opportunities will be on offer to wow everyone on social media, as one of Hartley’s croc experts feeds the hungry salties from a specially constructed viewing vessel. Witness the true power and strength of the crocodile as experienced zookeepers demonstrate the dominant predator’s notorious hunting skills the death roll and head shake at the Crocodile Attack Show. Learn how Hartley’s helps contribute to the conservation of the protected species, which is vulnerable to extinction, at its crocodile farm. Had enough of crocs? explore the rest of the eco-park and get up close and personal with its abundance of less-dangerous but equally mesmerising wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, lizards, turtles, waterbirds, emus and the spectacular cassowary.
