Far North Queensland, Australia
Are you looking to experience the best of what Tropical North Queensland has to offer for individuals, families & groups? Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers have a fantastic eco-expedition suitable for families and groups of 4-10 participants aimed at providing an all-round environmental education tour of the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Atherton Tablelands. This eco-tour has it all!
Day 0 – Sunday – Check into your hotel or accommodation.
Day 1 – Monday – Our O2E conservation guide and tour hosts will pick you up and head off to the Daintree ancient rainforest and Cape Tribulation for a scenic coastal drive, crocodile spotting river cruise, a walk through the National Park, a traditional ‘Billy Tea’ with damper , swim, beach walking, 4 wheel driving and some exotic fruit ice cream. Learn all about the rainforest that is composed of thousand-year-old tree’s, let the chorus of all birds and insects around you fill your ears and enjoy the spectacular views where the rainforest meets the reef!
Day 2 – Tuesday – Meet our volunteer research team at the Reef Terminal and embark on a journey to a picturesque tropical island. Spend your morning with our expert marine conservation team and volunteers, gaining valuable insights into the Great Barrier Reef environment and the challenges it faces. Engage in citizen science by conducting a snorkelling survey that will help assess and report on the Reef’s health.
Following lunch, our First Nations cultural representative shares Dreamtime stories and provide a unique insight into local Indigenous culture.
Day 3 – Wednesday – Participants board a 35 metre catamaran and explore more of the iconic Great Barrier Reef to snorkel, explore in a semi-submersible and learn from a Marine Biologist about the wonders of the reef and the many marine species that call the reef home. This intricate system is the largest living reef in the world so there is lots to see and do. Just jump into the deep…literally…sit back with a BBQ lunch and cheese and wine platter and take in the sights.
Day 4 – Thursday – Back to the water where you will embark on a ferry to a tropical island and meet up with the O2E volunteers to help out with the reef research, spot wild turtles while you enjoy a snorkel and take a self-guided eco-walk over to Nudey’s Beach (voted best beach 2017!) or up to the Summit if you dare!
Day 5 – Friday – Last stop on the adventure trail is a day in the authentic Aussie Outback. Experience the culture that has survived this sandy land for centuries and learn about the iconic wildlife that lives here as you wildlife spot, enjoy a guided cave tour, visit the Chilliagoe Smelter Ruins, the geological wonder of the ‘Balancing Rock,’ visit an ancient Aboriginal rock art site and freshen off with a tropical fruit tasting.
Conservation, outback touring, iconic rainforest…We’ve got it all covered!
O2E is proud to support ecotourism, a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural environments. The tour is intended as a low-impact, small-scale alternative to standard commercial mass tourism and aims to educate participants on the wonders of the tropical North and how important the eco-system is in this region. And, more importantly, how we can preserve it and all the inhabitants who live in it.
There is no typical day due to the vast range of activities to be undertaken, however, here are some of the inclusions and subject matter that participants will learn about from this experience:
• Biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef
• Marine naturalist presentations
• Effects of climate change
• Marine life identifications
• Effects of human interaction on the Reef
• Swimming activities
• Outdoor activities
• Flora and Fauna
• Understanding of the rainforest ecosystem
• Ecology
• Bushwalks
• Swimming in the Creek
• History
• Indigenous Art & Culture
• Geology
• Sustainability
Age Requirement: Infant to adult (no age limits). Note that all children are the responsiblity of their parent or guardian at all times. Children or adults unable to swim competently will not be able to participate in the in-water activities.
A desire to learn about the environment.
We do not foresee any challenges.
Use the booking widget on the right side to look for your preferred start date.
Set start dates each month of the year
5 days (with arrival on Sunday to start Monday)
One expedition every day.
Accommodation is not included.
There are plenty of options in Cairns based on your budget and expectations. We just ask that you please stay where you are able to meet the team for your volunteering days at the Reef Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns.
Lunch is included Monday to Friday. Morning tea, afternoon tea or snacks are included on certain days.
There are many cafes and restaurants in Cairns to enjoy.
From AUD $205 a day
| Duration | Cost (AUD) | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days – No Accommodation included | ||
| Adult | $1505 | |
| Child (age 4-16) | $1025 | |
| Infant (age 0-3) | No cost | |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | $4090 |
What’s included:
- Pre-departure support
- Project Information Pack
- 5 days of activites to various locations weather depending)
- Morning tea, lunches and afternoon tea (depending on the program activities).
- O2E T-shirt
- 24-hour in-country support
- 24-hour O2E emergency phone
- Certificate of Participation, if requested
*Please note some items are not included in the project fees listed above, such as flights, visas, vaccinations, accommodation, travel insurance, mealsn & snacks, spending money, local transport, in-country tours and return airport transfer (unless mentioned above). Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please ensure you have read the O2E Volunteers Terms and Conditions.
Heidi O.
France
"Such an amazing experience!
The amount you can explore and see in a day
was really impressive. "
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