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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.
4 day Sydney Highlights
4 day Melbourne Highlights
2 day Outback - Uluru Sunset and Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
4 day Top End - Kakadu and Darwin
4 day Great Barrier Reef and Cairns
2 day Kangaroo Island Wildlife Experience
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.
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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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