Cairns & Great Barrier Reef
INCENTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES BY DMC AUSTRALIA

Cairns & the whole Great Barrier Reef area are natural choice for incentive travel programs in Australia. The matchless beauty of both World Heritage sites – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest offer event organisers exclusive options to suit any itinerary. Expect abundance of spectacular natural beauty, UNIQ venues and innovative activities, supported by extensive and world-class business tourism infrastructure.

Jungle surfing in the Rainforest | dmc Cairns, Australia

A unique and exhilarating way to experience the beauty of the world-renowned Daintree Rainforest – a fun, fully-guided, all-weather activity where your feet don’t touch the ground. Fly through the trees on seven flying fox ziplines, stopping at six platforms with bird’s eye views over the treetops, down to cascading streams and out to the Great Barrier Reef. The flight choice is yours – slow, fast or upside down.

Get Lost on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef | dmc Cairns, Australia

Forget about the demands of every day life and discover the true meaning of luxurious isolation. Time, in the measured sense, ceases to exist on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Days pass in a succession of sensory experiences. Food is elevated to art in the hands of master chefs, pristine beaches await exploitative footprints and spas provide pampering for the body and soul. Experience life above the Great Barrier Reef on one of the magical islands of Queensland.

Beachfront dining | dmc Palm Cove, Australia

Go barefoot and take advantage of Palm Cove’s only absolutely beachfront restaurant. A beachfront dinner is a sure to impress event. Enjoy pre dinner drinks and canapés served beneath the palm trees to coincide with the setting of the sun, allowing guests to take in the spectacular views of the Coral Sea. Guests are then invited to take a seat, relax and enjoy a signature tasting menu designed by award winning chef.

Fly, snorkel and fall in love with Whitsundays | dmc Great Barrier Reef

Enjoy a panoramic perspective of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park including the iconic Heart Reef; a pristine private snorkelling location amidst the coral suspended Hardy Lagoon; and ambient stops at the stunning Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands National Park. Make the most of an exclusive snorkelling location inside a coral suspended lagoon in Hardy Reef or ejoy private picnic at Whitehaven Beach.

Paddle Trek where the rainforest meets the reef | dmc Cairns, Australia

Take to the waters of Cape Tribulation bay in the sturdy one or two person kayaks and explore the UNIQ environment where the rainforest meets the reef. Your experienced local guide will lead incentive travel delegates around the magnificent Cape Tribulation headland while looking out for marine wildlife. Land on Myall Beach for a rest and morning tea of tropical fruit juice and cake. On the way back to Cape Tribibulation beach, explore the fringing coral reefs, taking in the stunning views of the coastal mountain ranges.

Discover the Outer Barrier Reef | dmc Port Douglas, Australia

When it comes to motivating your delegates and high achievers, there’s no better inspiration than nature itself. Experience the living natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy a range of reef experiences. Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver’s unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.

Thrill of White Water Rafting | dmc Cairns, Australia

White Water Rafting is an adrenalin- pumping and thrilling activity which will undoubtedly be a memorable and bonding experience. Offering half day rafting on the Barron River or full day activities on the Tully River, be amazed by the variety of team activities you can play in a river raft.  Extended expeditions will have you helicoptered in and raft out, with camping in the rainforest.

Lunch with crocodiles | dmc Cairns, Australia

Travel to the Crocodile Farm for some of the best crocodile viewing in Northern Queensland. Lunch will be served at the Lilies Restaurant overlooking the lagoon, an award winning waterhole and feed station. A crocodile burger is one of the options on the menu. Next enjoy a leisurely lagoon cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands, where you will have the unique opportunity to see these deadly predators up close in their natural habitat

Dreamtime walk with Indigenous guide | dmc Cairns, Australia

Immerse in rich indigenous heritage during this Dreamtime walk. Incentive travel delegates are welcomed with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits. The walk then meanders through stunning rainforest where indigenous guide identifies bush food sources and  demonstrates traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting. At the end of the tour enjoy traditional bush tea and damper.

Magical Dining in the Rainforest | dmc Port Douglas, Australia

Flames of the Forest transports you into a world beyond your imagination. A completely intimate, natural experience set within the candle lit rainforest under a black silk canopy highlighted by crystal and bud light chandeliers, Flames of the Forest will create an unforgettable memory for incentive travel delegates at an extraordinary natural venue. The evening features 6-course tropical tasting menu and quality Australian wines.  Perfect for incentive groups, small wedding receptions and those seeking a unique dining experience.

Cairns is a modern tropical city housing the award-winning Cairns Convention Centre, over 7000 hotel rooms, and shopping, dining and nightlife options all within easy walking distance of each other. Located 30min north is the luxurious beachfront village of Palm Cove, offering meeting and event organisers an oasis of luxury for small to medium size groups. 60min coastal drive north brings you to Port Douglas, recognized as one of Australia’s most desirable incentive destinations.

Within the Great Barrier Reef area there are many more island resorts that are sure to impress. Let us know what your needs are and we will craft an itinerary designed to your liking.