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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Australia Travel Package
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Australia Travel Package - Independent Packages

Day 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).

Day 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

Day 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.

Day 4. Cairns Enjoy the morning free before transferring to the airport for your return flight.
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4 day Melbourne Highlights
2 day Outback - Uluru Sunset and Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
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4 day Great Barrier Reef and Cairns
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Tour Code CN13 13 Day Barrier Reef Island Wanderer
Day 1 Thur. Sydney, Coffs Harbour. Depart Sydney and head north of the state to the subtropical resort town of Coffs Harbour. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your tour director, coach captain and travelling companions. Stay: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. Dx1

Day 2 Fri. Byron Bay, Brisbane. Travel to Byron Bay, famous for its bohemian lifestyle, unspoilt beaches and coastal scenery. Watch the surfers and maybe even see dolphins off the point. Cape Byron is the most easterly point on the Australian mainland and is an excellent place to watch the humpback whales which travel along the coastline (Jun.–Jul.). Cross over the Queensland border to its capital city, Brisbane. This evening, stay at the Royal on the Park, conveniently located in the heart of the city, next to the lush Botanic Gardens. Stay: Brisbane, Royal on the Park. Bx1

Day 3 Sat. Brisbane, Fraser Island. Visit Australia Zoo, home to over a thousand native and exotic animals and the amazingly adventurous Irwin family. Afterwards, we continue north to the Sunshine Coast, famous for its golden beaches fringed with native bush. Arriving in Hervey Bay, we join a cruise to magnificent World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Two Night Stay: Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort. Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Sun. Fraser Island, Freedom of Choice Touring, Bush Tucker Talk & BBQ. Choose from a tour of Lake McKenzie and surrounding rainforest, or a whale or dolphin watching cruise (seasonal). Perhaps upgrade your Freedom Of Choice Touring to an Adventure Option – an enthralling full-day 4WD Beach and Lakes Tour around this pristine island (Additional cost). Later, join a park ranger for an exclusive Bush Tucker Talk, before a delicious barbecue dinner. Bx1 Dx1

Day 5 Mon. Rockhampton, Botanic Gardens. Return to the mainland this morning, cross the Tropic of Capricorn on your way to Rockhampton. Explore the Botanic Gardens with its excellent specimens of palms, cycads and ferns throughout the beautifully manicured gardens.

OPTIONAL UPGRADE - Henderson Park Cattle Ranch Stay Stay overnight at a working cattle ranch, enjoying a barbecue dinner and an evening by the campfire. (Minimum 2 passengers). Stay: Rockhampton, Travelodge Hotel. Bx1 Dx1

Day 6 Tue. Henderson Park, Mackay, Whitsunday Cruise to Hamilton Island. Visit Henderson Park Cattle Station operated by a local family since 1908. Afterwards, we join a scenic cruise from Shute Harbour across to the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays; Hamilton Island. Two Night Stay: Hamilton Island Resort, stay in Guaranteed Coral View rooms at Reef View Hotel. Bx1

Day 7 Wed. Hamilton Island, Dine Around Dinner Spend your day at leisure, choosing from over 40 different activities offered on the island. Relax by one of the seven luxurious pools, wander the shops down at the marina or take a day trip out to the pristine Whitehaven Beach (own expense). With a year-round temperature of 27.4C, you are sure to relish your free time on this tropical island. In the evening enjoy pre-dinner drinks as you watch the sun set over the Whitsundays. Bx1 Dx1

Day 8 Thur. Whitsundays Cruise, Mission Beach, Dunk Island. Today, cruise through the Whitsunday Passage back to the mainland. Stop in Townsville, the centre for marine research for the Great Barrier Reef. From Mission Beach, we will cruise to Dunk Island, another beautiful tropical rainforest island. Tonight, enjoy dinner and unwind as the tour allows a comfortable two night stay on this idyllic island resort. Two Night Stay: Dunk Island Resort, Garden Room. Bx1 Dx1

Day 9 Fri. At Leisure on Dunk Island. Today has been left at leisure for you to relax at the resort or explore the nearby reef and rainforest. You could start the day with a rainforest walk and take in the spectacular views from the summit of Mt Kootaloo. Or perhaps you could discover the vibrant marine wonders of the Great Barrier Reef (own expense). Bx1

Day 10 Sat. Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, Dine Around Dinner Explore the lush Atherton Tablelands with its rich volcanic soil, high rainfall and spectacular waterfalls. Hop on a wildlife cruise at Lake Barrine formed by volcanic processes and surrounded by lush rainforest. Afterwards, enjoy a short walk to beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls and then marvel at the unusual Curtain Fig Tree. Travel to the resort town of Port Douglas and choose to dine at a selected local restaurant along the renowned Macrossan Street or enjoy dinner and a quiet evening at the resort. Stay: Port Douglas, Mantra Treetops Resort and Spa, absolute luxury set in rain forest gardens. Bx1 Dx1

Day 11 Sun. Quicksilver Barrier Reef Cruise, Freedom of Choice Touring. Cruise aboard the ‘Wavepiercer’ and go snorkelling on the reef. Visit Low Isles on the ‘Wavedancer’where you can experience an unspoilt coral Island, or if you’re looking for adventure take the ‘Silversonic’ on a reef discovery. Two Night Stay: Cairns, Rydges Tradewinds Hotel, a few steps along the Esplanade to the night markets and lagoon. Bx1 Lx1

Day 12 Mon. Cairns, Kuranda, Farewell Dinner. Journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway up to Rainforestation Nature Park where you will be treated by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. There’s also time to ride aboard the Army Duck for a journey on land and through water. Later traverse the Kuranda Skyrail, and glide just meters above the rainforest canopy, passing the lush Cairns Highlands and waterfalls as we journey down the range. This evening enjoy our special Farewell Dinner at Cairns Night Zoo – a great Australian night to celebrate with your newly found friends. Bx1 Dx1

Day 13 Tue. Cairns Enjoy a leisurely morning in Cairns. This afternoon transfer to Cairns Airport.

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