Cairns Cycling Tour – See the Great Barrier Reef

Sunday July 12
Today’s ride : 3 pm departure | Post travel recovery ride of 42.5km / 26 miles – 246m / 807 feet

Included Meals : Dinner

We will greet you at the airport and provide transport back to our hotel. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring Cairns or perhaps get a few cheeky kilometers in the legs.

Monday July 13
Today’s ride : 8am departure | 87.8km / 54.5 miles – 1,389m / 4,557 feet

Included Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A solid day awaits as we take in some of the most popular cycling routes for the locals. First we will enjoy the climb out to Copperlode Dam, followed by a rolling hill journey around to Crystal Cascades. Then it’s out to Barron Gorge before heading back to Cairns for lunch in town before arriving back at our Hotel.

You’ll then have the rest of the afternoon to explore Cairns before enjoying dinner at one of the many beautiful restaurants in town.

Tuesday July 14
Today’s ride : 8am departure | 84.3km / 52.4 miles – 359m / 1,177 feet

Included Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will visit some of the most beautiful beaches in Far North Queensland! After riding north we will enjoy a cold drink overlooking the stunning Palm Cove beach. We will then wind our way back to Cairns via all the beautiful beach locations along the way. We will also stop at Trinity Beach to see where the Australian troops practiced their WW2 D-Day landings right here in Australia. Then it’s back to Cairns for a quick bite for lunch before heading out to the Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway at 12.30pm.

The iconic Skyrail experience is a must do Cairns attraction that provides a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest – you will be immersed in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquility of one of the most botanically fascinating areas on earth.

Dinner will be at another fantastic Cairns restaurant!

Wednesday July 15
Today’s ride : 8am departure | 90km / 56 miles – 550m / 1,804 feet

Included Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a huge day yesterday a shorter flatter ride will be just what we need. Once again we will head south out of Cairns before making a left turn into the cane fields. This beautiful quiet country road winds it’s way through the cane fields as we make our way out to the coast once again. For those that are crazy enough, you can also climb the 2.4k climb at 20%, while the rest of the team waits at the base. Then we’ll ride back to Cairns to enjoy a beautiful lunch at the best cafe in Cairns, Cafe 3060.

A short walk to dinner will be welcomed as the legs might be feeling a little tired after 4 days on the bike.

Thursday July 16
Today : 7.15am departure | No ride today

Included Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following 4 solid days on the bike you’ll be ready for a rest day. But this is like no rest day you’ve ever experienced! Today you will travel out to the Outer Reef of the Great Barrier Reef.

Lunch is provided on the boat and you should arrive back at Cairns Marina around 4.30pm.
The tour includes:
– 2 Outer Barrier Reef locations (chosen from a selection of 16 sites on a daily basis)
– Fresh, healthy and tasty buffet style lunch
– Morning & afternoon tea
– Quality masks, fins & booties
– Top quality scuba equipment & dive computers
– Lycra suits for all in the warmer months (no charge)5mm ‘shortie’ wetsuits all year round (no charge)
– Free prescription mask hire
– Free Guided snorkel tour
– Reef Talk & presentation
– Introductory Diving – Optional Extra  Trip + 2 Intro Dives (Cruise, Guide, Dive Equipment & Instruction) AU$125.00 per person

After everyone has enjoyed a nice cold shower when we return from the reef we’ll all head out for our final dinner in Cairns.

Friday July 17

Included Meals : Breakfast

After another yummy breakfast at the hotel it’s time to say farewell and head to the airport. We are more than happy to help you with any further travel plans.

Twin Share accommodation

All transport including airport pick-up and drop off
All ground transportation during the tour.

Support vehicle and mechanical breakdown support on each ride*

All breakfast, lunch and dinner during the tour. See itinerary for more specifics.

Airfares to and from Cairns

A single supplement is available for AUD $500

Any accommodation before or after the tour

Activities that are not organised and scheduled by Connect Sport

Bikes, helmets, shoes, pedals, drink bidons and other cycling equipment.
Mountain Bike hire is included.

Make sure you have adequate Travel Insurance for yourself and your bike.

Laundry services are available at the hotel