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Explore the rainforests of Australia on one of these 10 Rainforest Trips to Australia in 2026-2027.  Discover the exotic wildlife and stunning biodiversity of Darwin, Cairns, Collier Bay, Great Barrier Reef, and King George River as you hike or even paddle canoes through tropical rainforests. Discover the rainforests of Australia with Adventure Life by simply telling us about your ideal trip. Our Australia travel experts will help you find the perfect trip to Australia and customize it to your precise needs.
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Rock formations along the coast of Kimberley
from $10,330
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Australia's Iconic Kimberley

Darwin to Broome - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • King George twin waterfalls
  • Vansittart Bay ancient galleries
  • Careening Bay historic boab
  • Montgomery Reef tidal cascades
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Darwin / Broome
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Cruise through Australia’s remote Kimberley region on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Soleal between Darwin and Broome. Explore King George River waterfalls, Hunter River mangroves, Montgomery Reef tides, and ancient Aboriginal rock art sites through guided zodiac excursions and coastal walks.
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Travelers learning how to scuba dive.
from $4,905
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Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns to Cairns - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Swim and snorkel Lizard Island
  • Discover the pristine Ribbon Reefs
  • Learn about Cook’s landing
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Cairns / Cairns
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Variable
Explore exclusive private islands, tropical resort, and ancient rainforest trails on this 8-day Australian cruise aboard the Coral Discoverer. Explore the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat accompanied by an expert Marine Biologist. Depart from Cooktown exploring the best of the Great Barrier Reef.
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King George River Gorge, Kimberley, Australia
from $7,750
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Kimberley Coast Adventure Cruise: An Unforgettable Darwin To Darwin

Darwin to Darwin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Spot crocodiles in the mangroves
  • Discover Gwion Gwion rock art
  • Admire the tidal Horizontal Falls
  • Discover Montgomery Reef
  • Uncover a WWII wreck site
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Darwin / Darwin
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Helicopter Tours
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Variable
An 11-day expedition cruise along Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast aboard Heritage Adventurer, round-trip from Darwin. Explore King George Falls, Horizontal Falls, and Montgomery Reef by Zodiac, and visit rock art galleries up to 40,000 years old.
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Sailboats on a sunny day at Sydney Harbor, Australia. Iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge in the background.
from $3,331
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Essential Australia: Sydney to Cairns

8 Day Itinerary
  • See the iconic highlights of Sydney
  • VIP tour of the Sydney Opera House
  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Enjoy a guided wildlife safari
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Explore the Atherton Tablelands
  • Visit the Daintree Rainforest
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Sydney / Cairns
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Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Hiking
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Easy Active
This 8-day journey pairs Sydney with tropical Queensland. In Sydney, dine beneath the Opera House sails, cruise the harbor, and climb the Harbour Bridge at twilight. Then fly to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, spot platypus on a rainforest night safari, and explore the ancient Daintree to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest meets reef
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The beautiful Magnetic Island
from $7,885
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Science and Conservation on the Great Barrier Reef

Lady Elliott to Cairns - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Spot manta rays and reef sharks
  • Join citizen-science reef surveys
  • Visit the Mon Repos turtle rookery
  • Share a Welcome to Country ceremony
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Lady Elliot Island / Cairns
Activities
Citizen Science, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day voyage of the Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg to Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer. Snorkel remote reefs, visit the Mon Repos turtle rookery, and join marine scientists collecting real data for Eye on the Reef and Project Manta.
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Norfolk Island
from $12,650
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Cruising the Pacific Islands: New Caledonia, Vanuatu & Solomon Islands

Auckland to Honiara - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Auckland before cruising
  • Visit Isle of Pines' beaches
  • Discover Port Vila markets
  • Relax at Champagne Beach
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Auckland / Honiara
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Variable
Sail aboard SH Minerva from Auckland to Honiara, exploring Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Visit remote beaches, volcanic islands, coral reefs, and traditional villages while snorkeling, hiking, and discovering local cultures. This cruise combines nature, history, and cultural encounters across the South Pacific.
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
from $14,300
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Sepik River Kopar Village
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Swim Champagne Beach waters
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Variable
Join a 17-day cruise on the Heritage Adventurer through Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, exploring diverse cultures and wildlife. Enjoy optional activities like snorkeling, birding excursions, and canoeing while visiting historical WWII sites and vibrant traditions.
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Breathtaking aerial sunset in Komodo National Park in Indonesia
from $11,040
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journey

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
  • Experience Indonesia's culture
  • See Komodo dragons upclose
  • Island hop around Indonesia
  • Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands
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Benoa / Darwin
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Variable
This 12-day cruise on Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.
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Wild Komodo Dragon in its habitat
from $11,450
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Discover Satonda’s Volcanic Lake
  • Encounter Komodo Dragons
  • Visit Historic Banda Neira
  • Swim Beneath Kitikiti Waterfall
  • Snorkel Vibrant Triton Bay
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Benoa / Darwin
Activities
Scuba Diving, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day expedition aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, visiting Satonda Island, Saleh Bay, Komodo National Park, and Maumere. Explore Banda Neira, Triton Bay, the Kei Islands, and other remote destinations while encountering remarkable wildlife, reefs, cultures, and landscapes.
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Balinese sunset, Indonesia
from $9,610
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Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa to Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Bali Temples
  • Visit Satonda Lake
  • Spot Saleh Bay whale sharks
  • Snorkel at Triton Bay
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Benoa / Darwin
Activities
Whale Watching
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin and explore Indonesia’s remote islands, coral-rich waters, and cultural treasures. Encounter whale sharks in Saleh Bay, spot Komodo dragons, snorkel in Triton Bay, visit Banda Neira, and discover traditional communities across the archipelago.
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