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Wunyami Cultural Tour and Green Island Day Trip
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Wunyami Cultural Tour and Green Island Day Trip

9 Reviews

7 hours

Overview

This Green Island day trip combines time on the reef with an Indigenous-led cultural tour focused on Wunyami's history, stories and connection to land and sea. Return catamaran transfers from Cairns are included, along with your choice of snorkelling equipment or a glass-bottom boat tour. It suits travellers who want more than just beach time and are interested in learning about the island through local cultural knowledge.

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Why backpackers love it

It’s a straightforward way to do Green Island without having to organise separate transport and activities. The included ferry and reef option make the day easier to plan, while the cultural side gives you more context than a standard island visit. It’s not the cheapest day trip going, but if you want a mix of reef time and Indigenous-led storytelling, it offers more substance than just turning up for a swim.

What to expect

You’ll travel by ferry from Cairns to Green Island in about 45 minutes, then have up to 7 hours on the island. The cultural tour is led by Indigenous guides and shares ancestral stories, saltwater legends and broader Great Barrier Reef history connected to Wunyami. Outside the tour, you can explore at your own pace, go snorkelling or join a glass-bottom boat trip depending on the option you choose. Lunch is not included, but you can buy food on the island. Bring swimwear, sun protection and some spending money.

What's included

  • A choice of snorkelling equipment or glass-bottom boat
  • Great Adventures provide tea and coffee on the transfers
  • Catamaran transfers to and from Cairns to Green Island

Features

  • Indigenous-led tour sharing Wunyami stories, saltwater legends and the island’s cultural history
  • Return catamaran from Cairns included, so you can do the day trip simply
  • Choose snorkelling gear or a glass-bottom boat for extra reef time around the island

Details

Additional details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.

From A$197.00

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