Private Day Trip Transfers from Cairns
Hotel pickup and return in a private vehicle, one flat price for up to 8 passengers. No ride sharing, no fixed departure time you have to work around, and no driving yourself on unfamiliar rainforest roads after a long day.
These are transfers, not tours. You choose what you do at the destination — we get you there and back. If you want the tour booked as well, see our reef and rainforest tours.
Routes & prices
Flat price per vehicle for up to 8 passengers — not per person. All fares are one way. Transfer only; see what is and is not included below.
| Kuranda Kuranda village, Skyrail, the Scenic Railway and the wildlife parks. About 40 minutes each way. | $195.00 one way | Book |
| Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Wangetti, 45 minutes north. Croc feeding, koalas and the 3-park wildlife combo. | $180.00 one way | Book |
| Port Douglas Four Mile Beach, the Sunday markets, and the departure point for Low Isles and Calypso outer reef. | $273.90 one way | Book |
| Northern Beaches Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Clifton and Kewarra — a beach day without driving. | $141.00 one way | Book |
| Mission Beach Two hours south. Cassowaries, Dunk Island and one of the quietest beaches in North Queensland. | $580.00 one way | Book |
| Cape Tribulation Where the Daintree meets the reef. A long day, and the reason most people book a driver rather than self-drive. | $713.00 one way | Book |
Coming back the same day? Book two legs
Every fare above is one way. A return day trip is the same price again for the trip home — for example, Kuranda there and back is $195 out and $195 back.
To book a return, complete the booking twice: once for your outbound time and once for your pickup time at the destination. Tell us both times and the same driver handles the day where possible.
Not sure of your return time yet? Call 0447 979 674 and we will hold the day.
What the fare does not include
These are transfers only. The price covers the vehicle and the driver, and nothing else.
- Attraction entry is not included — Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail tickets, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures admission, wildlife park entry, national park fees and any other ticket you need at the destination.
- Tours are not included. We can book them for you, but they are priced and paid separately — see reef and rainforest tours.
- Meals, drinks and activities at the destination.
- A tour guide is not included. Your driver gets you there and back. The “Things to do” links above are travel articles on this site, not a guided service.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver for your group — no ride sharing
- Pickup and drop-off at your Cairns city or Northern Beaches accommodation
- Room for luggage, prams and beach gear
- One flat price agreed in advance — no meter, no surge pricing
Arriving or departing instead?
Airport transfers are priced separately and start at $97.90 to Cairns City. See Cairns Airport shuttle routes →
Common questions
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, up to 8 passengers. A family of five pays the same as a couple.
Is this a tour or just the transfer?
Transfer only — private, hotel pickup and return. You choose what you do at the other end. We can also book the tour itself if you want both.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can in peak season. These are private vehicles, not a scheduled shuttle, so availability is finite.
Can you collect from the Northern Beaches?
Yes, pickup from Cairns city and all Northern Beaches accommodation is included in the fare.