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Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Travel Package

Great Barrier Reef TripDay 1. Cairns. You are welcomed on arrival in Cairns and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore or settle in. Four Night Stay: Cairns – The Hotel Cairns (Standard), Rydges Tradewinds Hotel (First-Class), Shangri-La The Marina (Deluxe).

Great Barrier reefDay 2. Great Barrier Reef Quicksilver Cruise. Enjoy a full day cruise to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Stretching for over 1,250 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is visible from outer space and is composed of more than 2,800 individual reefs. Head to the Outer Reef, stopping at Agincourt Reef, the only ribbon reef accessible on a day trip. Here, you can snorkel with tropical fish, view the coral from aboard the semi-submersible or discover the marine world from the underwater observatory. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on board as you soak up the North Queensland sun. Then cruise to Port Douglas, before taking a scenic drive to Cairns. Lx1

Great Barrier ReefDay 3. Skyrail, Rainforestation, Pamagirri Dancers, Kuranda Train. This morning, join the Skyrail Cableway for a journey above the tropical rain forest canopy. You have the chance to disembark at two mid-stations and explore the environment up close. Then join the ranger on the boardwalk tour, see Barron Falls and visit the Interpretive Centre. Later, visit Rainforestation. See a traditional cultural performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and be escorted on a Dreamtime Walk. Witness spear throwing, didgeridoo playing and try your hand at throwing a boomerang. Enjoy a ride in the unique Army Duck, taking you deep into the rain forest by both land and water. Visit the wildlife enclosure and have your photo taken with a koala (own expense). Then join the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding along a magnificent mountain range covered with lush rain forest and majestic, tumbling waterfalls.

Queensland tripDay 4. Cairns Enjoy the morning free before transferring to the airport for your return flight.


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Australia Great Barrier Reef Cruise - small group cruising

Coral Princess vessels are purpose-built for cruising the sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. As small ships, they cater to no more than 50 passengers, ensuring every guest personal attention in comfortable surroundings.

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Great Barrier Reef Cruise Highlights • Unique reef experiences • Historic mainland Cooktown • Marine biologist • Lizard Island clam gardens and trails • Ribbon Reef & Rachel Carson reef Spectacular Lizard Island, Cooktown, an historic coastal outpost and deserted coral cays join rich rainforest and a stunning ribbon reef as the unforgettable experiences of this cruise.

Trinity Wharf Cairns Departs Returns Boarding from 4.00pm 5.00pm Tuesday & Friday 8.00am Saturday & Tuesday

Sample Itinerary Day 1: 4:00pm: Board your small ship cruise for a 5:00pm departure from Cairns. Join our crew and travelling companions on the top deck to enjoy a glass of champagne as we cruise northward, passing Double Island and the pretty beachside village of Palm Cove.

Day 2: We have the morning to discover historical Cooktown. Visit Cooktown’s fascinating historical museum, featuring original artefacts from Cook’s ship – Endeavour. This afternoon we visit one of the remote uninhabited islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Join our marine biologist for a glass bottom boat tour or have your first opportunity of snorkelling.

Day 3: This morning we awaken moored beside beautiful Lizard Island. The energetic may join our guides on a walk to ‘Cook’s Look’ on the island’s peak. Relax on the beach, snorkel in Lizard Island's turquoise bays, or take a glass bottom boat tour. This afternoon we cruise to Ribbon Reef No 9, a spectacular and seldom visited part of the reef where our activities will include more snorkelling opportunities and glass bottom boat tours with the Marine Biologist.

Day 4: We spend today visiting two of the most spectacular sections of the reef, Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carson Reef. Explore the coral gardens and marine life with guided snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours. Our Marine Biologist will explain the natural history and evolution of the reef and help you discover the local wildlife. This evening, we enjoy our final memorable night cruising the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 5: 8:00am: Farewell our Captain, crew and new-found friends before disembarking at Trinity Wharf in Cairns.
Every cruise includes onboard accommodation, all meals, all onboard facilities, snorkelling equipment, glass bottomed boat excursions, guided rainforest and island walks, marine naturalist and Australian GST at 10%. Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, optional tours such as scuba diving and onboard charges including EMC (approx $15 pp) and fuel surcharges.

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