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Cairns Escapade

Far North Queensland is your gateway to discovering the magic of Australia’s true tropics. It’s the ultimate destination to enjoy spectacular natural beauty at its absolute best, and to find fun and adventure. It’s also the perfect place to relax, be pampered, and enjoy the laid-back feel of the tropics.

INCLUSIONS

• 4 nights The Sebel Reef House & Spa, Palm Cove, Brigadier Room
• Round-trip seat in coach transfers Airport-Hotel-Wharf
• Full Day Kuranda All Inclusive Tour
• 4 Night Coral Princess Great Barrier Reef Cruise
• Seat in Coach Transfer from Wharf to Cairns Airport

Four Night cruises depart Cairns at 5.00pm on Tuesdays & Fridays. (Subject to change without notice)

ITINERARY

DAY 1
Arrival transfer from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove.

DAY 2
Day at leisure.

DAY 3
Full Day Kuranda All Inclusive Tour
You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Freshwater Station, where you will meet your hostess for the day who will run through the day’s schedule. Once aboard the train, sit back and enjoy the spectacular views as you journey through 15 hand cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls. Following this you have 1½ hours free time to do some of your own exploring; check out the local markets (Heritage Markets daily).  Your hostess will be waiting for you at Skyrail with your tickets. Once aboard, you will be amazed as you glide silently over the rainforest canopy on the world’s most beautiful rainforest experience. There are two stations enroute where you can alight and enjoy a walk through the rainforest to spectacular lookouts and views or visit the CSIRO Interpretive Centre at Barron Falls Station to discover more about the special plants and animals that inhabit this unique environment. Our Skyrail journey may end at Caravonica Lakes but not the fun. A short distance from the Skyrail Terminal is the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and first stop there is the extravagant buffet lunch. Afterward your lunch you will meet your indigenous guide for the afternoon as you explore all the attractions of Tjapukai – movie theatres, stage shows, craft demonstrations, the Aboriginal village and of course, the famous Tjapukai Dance Troupe. Your hostess will meet you at the entrance at 4:40pm to say goodbye as you board your coach for the return to your Hotel.

DAY 4
Day at leisure.

DAY 5
You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Trinity Wharf in time for the 4.00pm checkin. Board your Coral Princess Cruises small ship for a 5:00pm departure from Cairns. As we depart Cairns and cruise Trinity Bay, there is time to settle in and discover your “home” for the next four nights. In the evening, 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. Admire a spectacular sunset over the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Macalister Range.

DAY 6
We have the morning to discover historical Cooktown. It was here that the famous explorer Captain James Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery after claiming Australia as a British colony in 1770. You have the option to visit Cooktown’s fascinating historical museum, featuring original artifacts from Cook’s ship – Endeavour. See the original anchor and cannon, jettisoned overboard after Endeavour struck a reef and began taking on water. Cooktown is steeped in history with most stone buildings dating back almost a century. Enjoy time to discover Cooktown at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Botanic Gardens, where you may catch a glimpse of some native Australian wildlife including Kangaroos and Wallabies. 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 over the colourful coral gardens and discover some of the 1500 species of tropical fish that call the reef home. You may wish to enjoy our first snorkelling opportunity for an up-close view of the hundreds of varieties of coral growing on this section of reef. Our experienced crew will be on hand to provide assistance, advice and guided snorkelling tours for less experienced swimmers.

DAY 7
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. It was from here, the highest lookout on this part of the reef, that Captain Cook was able to navigate a safe passage back through the treacherous waters after repairing the Endeavour near Cooktown over 200 years ago. A photographer’s delight, the views from the lookout over the World Heritage-listed reef and surrounding tropical islands are magnificent. Lizard Island’s fringing reef, in the shallow waters just meters off the beach, offers some fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Discover giant clams and a profusion of fish. Simply relax on the beach, join the Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour, or for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, accompany our Dive Instructor on an unforgettable SCUBA dive. The choice is yours! 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 8
The Great Barrier Reef is not actually one continuous reef, but a series of thousands of individual coral cays stretching over 1800 miles between the town of Bundaberg and the tip of Australia at Cape York. 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, which includes sea turtles, giant clams, rays and over 200 different species of native birds. Today will also be your last opportunity to experience the reef through SCUBA diving, so allow our Dive Instructor to guide you on an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. This evening, we enjoy our final memorable night cruising the Great Barrier Reef.

DAY 9
8:00am: Farewell our Captain, crew and new-found friends before disembarking at Trinity Wharf in Cairns. Transfer from Wharf to Cairns Airport.