Optional tours
A fantastic range of optional tours will be provided for the Dioxin 2012 Symposium which will offer delegates and accompanying persons the chance to experience the magnificent Tropical North Queensland region.
Delegates and accompanying persons will be able to register for these tours once registration opens. These tours are optional and at an additional cost. To book please select your tour upon registration or contact the Symposium managers for more information. Bookings for tours will close on 26 July 2012.
To view the cancellation policies for tours please click here.
Green Island
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A visit to Green Island is one of the most popular things to do in Cairns. It is a marine national park with unique rainforests, surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life. This tropical island paradise is also home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dive and swim in the clear island waters, view the spectacular famous reef, explore the island or relax on the beach.
The cruise includes a snorkelling demonstration and reef presentation, glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment for the day, self guided island walk, two hours to enjoy Green Island, afternoon tea and return coach transfers.
Delegates are to meet outside the Cairns Convention Centre at 1200 hours for prompt coach transfer at 1215 hours. Delegates will then check in at the reef fleet terminal around 1230 hours for their departure and due to return back at the Cairns Convention Centre around 1715 hours.
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Wednesday 29 August 2012 |
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1200—1700 hours |
| Location: |
Meet outside the Cairns Convention Centre for coach transfer |
| Price: |
Adults: AUD76.60, children: AUD39.50 |
| Dress: |
We suggest casual, sun safe clothing to suit the warm Cairns climate, your swimming suit and don't forget to bring water! |
Skyrail cableway and Kuranda village
Skyrail rainforest cableway is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s world heritage listed tropical rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. With over 7.5kms of pristine rainforest, the Skyrail experience allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest while gliding through just meters above the rainforest canopy in comfortable gondola cabins. Delegates will be able to experience about a 1 hour journey on the Skyrail cableway. Afternoon tea will be provided.
Kuranda, the ‘village in the rainforest’, is home to many attractions including Australia’s largest butterfly sanctuary, a lively bird aviary and a diverse range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Skyrail cableway and Kuranda village provides you with a truly unique rainforest experience and is an attraction that shouldn’t be missed in Cairns.
Delegates are to meet outside the Cairns Convention Centre at 1245 hours for coach transfer at 1300 hours. Delegates are due to return back to the Cairns Convention Centre around 1715 hours.
| Date: |
Wednesday 29 August 2012 |
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1245—1715 hours |
| Location: |
Meet outside Cairns Convention Centre for coach transfer |
| Price: |
Adults: AUD90.60, children: AUD59.80 |
| Dress: |
We suggest casual, sun safe clothing to suit the warm Cairns climate, and don't forget to bring water! |
*Please note a minimum of 20 people are required for this tour to go ahead. Delegates will be notified and given a refund if numbers are not reached.
Accompanying persons’ program
The following tours are offered to accompanying persons and are available to book and be paid for during registration. Please note that these tours are also available to the general public and minimum numbers are required for these tours to go ahead. Accompanying persons will be notified and given a refund if sufficient numbers are not reached.
Reef Magic Cruise—Outer reef tour
Reef Magic cruises has exclusive access to the Marine World outer reef activity platform. This stunning world heritage listed site is located on the premium outer edge of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and has been hand picked for its superior water clarity, coral quality and overall diversity of marine life.
The tour includes five hours at Marine World on the Great Barrier Reef, all snorkelling equipment including personal flotation devices in adult/child sizes, on board marine biology presentation/talk en-route to the reef, semi-submersible tours with interactive commentary, glass bottom boat tours with interactive commentary, fish feeding and identification session with our Marine Biologist, underwater observatory, use of sundeck, fresh water showers and changing rooms and morning and afternoon teas and full hot/cold buffet lunch.
Many other optional activities including diving, snorkel tours, helicopter tours and massages can also be arranged on the day at an additional cost.
Accompanying persons are to make their own way to and from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (located approximately 1 km from the Convention Centre). We ask if accompanying persons can make their own way to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal no later than 0815 hours to make sure they are checked in and be escorted to the catamaran and ready for departure by 0900 hours. Accompanying persons are due to return back to the terminal around 1700 hours.
| Date: |
Monday 27 August 2012 |
| Time: |
0800–1700 hours |
| Location: |
Accompanying persons to make own way to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal |
| Price: |
Adults: AUD153.30, children: AUD76.30 |
| Dress: |
We suggest casual, sun safe clothing to suit the warm Cairns climate, and don't forget to bring factor 30 sunscreen and water! |
Cape Tribulation Daintree and wildlife eco-experience
Cape Tribulation is located within the Daintree National Park and is renowned as “where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the Great Barrier Reef”. Travel to this Wet Tropics World Heritage area in Port Douglas via the Captain Cook Highway, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives and explore the Wildlife Habitat—one of Australia’s leading environmental wildlife experiences. Your guided tour will take you through one of the three environments: the rainforest, the wetland and the grasslands. Wander along elevated boardwalks and observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely. See rare animals such as the endangered Southern Cassowary and the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. You will get to embark on the Daintree River Cruise and spot crocodiles, birds and other wildlife as you journey through the mangroves. The next stops will be at Alexandra lookout for magnificent views then off to Floravilla Art Gallery and ice cream factory for a picnic lunch. Your tour will then take you to Dubuji boardwalk for a guided rainforest walk and great photo opportunities and visit Myall beach. The day will end with afternoon tea at Dubuji boardwalk with estimated time of arrival back to the Cairns Convention Centre at 1930 hours. All transfers and morning tea, picnic lunch and afternoon tea and are included.
Accompanying persons are to meet outside the Cairns Convention Centre at 0645 hours for coach transfer at 0700 hours. Accompanying persons’ are due to return back to the Cairns Convention Centre around 1930 hours.
| Date: |
Tuesday 28 August 2012 |
| Time: |
0645–1930 hours |
| Location: |
Meet outside Cairns Convention Centre for coach transfer |
| Price: |
Adults: AUD168.45, children: AUD92.20 |
| Dress: |
We suggest casual, sun safe clothing to suit the warm Cairns climate, and don't forget to bring water! |
Additional tours available
Additional tours of the Tropical North Queensland region are available for delegates and accompanying persons to book at their own expense.
Please note that the tours listed below cannot be booked through the Symposium managers and bookings should be made direct with the tour organisers. Delegates and accompanying persons are responsible to make their own arrangements for transfers, unless indicated otherwise. We suggest you wear casual, sun safe clothing to these tours to suit the hot Cairns climate, and don’t forget to take sunscreen and water!
Crocodile explorer
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Trinity Inlet (Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park) is a maze of mangroves and waterways with picturesque scenery and an abundance of wildlife including crocodiles. Nestled in one of its secluded creeks is the fascinating Cairns Crocodile Farm.
The tour includes three experiences: Wilderness cruise, Cairns Crocodile Farm and Scenic Coach tour.
For more information and terms and conditions, including cancellation policies, for these tours please contact the Capta group directly |
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Wildlife Habitat and Port Douglas
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Explore Australia’s leading environmental wildlife experience on a fully guided tour and get up close to rare animals at the Wildlife Habitat. Then enjoy your afternoon as you head to Port Douglas to take in the beautiful Four Mile beach, Macrossan Street and drive by the Marina.
For more information and terms and conditions, including cancellation policies, for these tours please contact the Capta group directly |
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White water rafting
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Get adventurous and take on the Barron river and go white water rafting. White water rafting is the most exciting and fun way to discover the pristine rainforest surrounding Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. Your tour includes safety equipment and a personal guide to make sure you have a safe rafting adventure.
For more information and terms and conditions, including cancellation policies, for these tours please contact the Capta group directly |
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Aussie outback and Atherton tablelands experience
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Witness diverse landscapes as you travel over the Great Dividing Range, crossing the Gulf Savannah Plains of the outback into rich tropical rainforests and agricultural fields. The Atherton Tablelands is dominated by volcanic formations, tropical fruit and vegetable plantations, and dairy and grazing farms.
For more information and terms and conditions, including cancellation policies, for these tours please contact the Capta group directly |
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Cairns Tropical Zoo
This award winning attraction is, simply, the most outstanding wildlife experience in the Cairns’ region. Nowhere else in tropical Australia will you find the diversity of wildlife that is available at this wonderful oasis, situated just 20 minutes drive north from Cairns, or take the local ‘Sunbus' that stops right at the front door. As you meander through the zoo you will discover rare animals from both Australia and other regions of the world. Through educating visitors about wildlife and providing opportunities to have up close experience with them, visitors leave with a greater understanding of why conservation is so important for the future. There are many activities and presentations occurring daily at the zoo, including breakfast time at the zoo where visitors will get the great opportunity to have breakfast with a koala, a python, and other of the Zoo’s inquisitive animals.
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The Sebel Cairns high tea
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Located on level two of The Sebel Cairns, this elegant venue is the perfect setting for a lovely high tea. Choose from morning, afternoon, tropical, sparkling or cocktail high tea, which is offered daily from 1000–1700 hours. Complete with 3-tiered silver stands, The Sebel Cairns has charmingly enhanced the classic offerings of scones and cream, with assorted cakes and pastries, and a selection of sandwiches.
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Great Barrier Reef helicopters group
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The Great Barrier Reef helicopters group is one of the largest and most experienced helicopter operators in tropical north Queensland. Scenic flights will give visitors the options to view Cairns’ beautiful beaches and rainforests, as well as the popular surrounding islands including Green Island. Not only will you soar over these magnificent places, you will also be able to experience that once in a lifetime flight, over the sparkling sapphire blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
For further information or to enquire about booking your flight please visit Great Barrier Reef helicopters group’s website today: www.gbrhelicopters.com.au |
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Set in the Gulf Savannah country, Undara is as ancient and alluring as the continent itself. The Undara lava tubes, part of the longest lava flow from a single volcanic crater on earth, stand as silent sentinels to our pre-history. Here you can walk in the path of a volcano and sleep cocooned in an antique railway carriage. It’s a place where you can explore natural geological wonders, enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a unique outback setting and where the local wildlife are as abundant as they are at home in their surroundings. The Undara experience is just a short flight, historic train ride, or scenic half-day coach transfer or drive from Cairns.
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Free fitness classes
Active living at the Esplanade! Get up early and enjoy free fitness classes on the Esplanade. Delegates are not required to register for these classes and are to make their own way to and from the Esplanade.
For further information please check timetables here.
