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Australasia / Australia
A cruise to the inner reef (Green Island) offers good snorkelling and diving, together with such birds as Black Noddy and Emerald Dove. A cruise to a coral cay on the outer reef such as Michaelmas Cay also offers fine underwater activities, as well as breeding colonies of Brown Booby, Common Noddy, and Sooty, Bridled and Crested Terns. Great, and Lesser Frigatebirds may also be seen. A night drive to search for the nocturnal birds and mammals of the Atherton Tableland rainforests is a must. Owls, flying foxes, tree kangaroos, gliders, possums and even Platypus should all be seen. If you would like us to organise any or all of these itineraries we should be delighted. Days 9 & 10. Atherton Tablelands [B] Today you collect your hire car and drive to Mt Quincan Crater Retreat in the Atherton Tablelands an area of attractive upland dairy farming country, broken by pockets of high altitude rainforest and wetlands. This luxurious retreat offers six bungalows which have been sensitively placed in the rainforest on the slopes of the Mt. Quincan Crater so as to maximise the privacy of the relaxing surrounds. During your stay you can choose to go on one of the variety of bush walks available and look out for some of the region's endemic birds and mammals in the rainforest around the lakes and famous 'Cathedral' and 'Curtain' Fig Trees. Wompoo Fruit-dove, Chowchilla, Atherton Scrubwren, Victoria's Riflebird and the obliging Musky Rat Kangaroo may be amongst the highlights. Days 11. Mareeba Wetlands [B, D] Depart Mt Quincan Crater Retreat this morning for a short drive to Mareeba Wetlands where you spend the night in safari-style tents at the shaded retreat of Jabiru Camp. Wake up to a dawn chorus alive with the sounds of the Blue-winged Kookaburra and Brolga and listen to the distinctive call of the Southern Boobook while stargazing under the southern sky. The Mareeba Wetlands protect over 2,500 hectares of savanna and wetlands, providing a sanctuary for much of tropical Australia's savanna and wetland flora and fauna, and cultural heritage.
Days 12 & 13. Daintree [B] After breakfast travel to the coast and explore Mossman Gorge before continuing onto Cape Tribulation National Park and Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge for a 2-night stay. Lying just eighteen kilometres north of the Daintree River, Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge has crystal clear pools to explore, walking trails, night walks, snorkelling and horse-riding not to mention the magnificent flora and fauna all around, so you should not be at a loss at what to do. Accommodation is provided in spacious en-suite rooms, each with a fan and veranda. Public areas include restaurant, lounge and bar area, together with a pool. The village of Daintree is worth a visit from here overlooking the ambling Daintree River and rugged rainforest, it is a magnificent spot. The habitats are varied around the village where 70 species of birds may be found, and you may enjoy an early morning birding cruise in the company of a local ornithologist. Exploring the backwaters of this magnificent river, as the morning mists rise, is usually rewarded with abundant birdlife, including the rare Great-billed Heron, Black Bittern and Little Kingfisher. You may also wish to take a guided day or night walk through the rainforest. Day 14. Homeward [B] After an early morning river cruise along the Daintree River in the company of a local ornithologist, make your way back to Cairns via Port Douglas. Drop off your hire car at Cairns airport before catching your flight home via Brisbane. Day 15. Arrive UK
Cost per person: Jan to 31 Mar Apr to Jun Jul to Aug Sep to 9 Dec 10 to 31 Dec £2,495 £2,595 £2,795 £2,695 £3,095
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Heron Island
Why not complete your stay in Australia with a visit to Heron Island, on the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on earth, stretching along 2,080 kilometres of Queensland coast and covering over 160,000 square kilometres of the ocean floor. It contains an endless variety of corals, over 1,400 species of fish, and an abundance of sea and birdlife. One of the great attractions of Heron Island is that you can snorkel and reef walk directly from the beach without having to take a boat, unlike most other island resorts. Accommodation here varies from sumptuous suites with private balconies to shared rooms with shared facilities.
Tailor-made holidays
a unique journey designed just for you!
At Wildlife Worldwide we specialise in tailor-making our holidays. It is what we started doing in 1992, it has been our philosophy right from the start. A tailor-made journey gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel how, when and where you want to. And of course, you are unconstrained by the wishes of a group. Throughout the brochure we show a series of itineraries to whet your appetite. These are all suggestions and ideas, none are cast in stone. We can change the properties, extend or shorten your trip, combine destinations and countries, fly you in Business Class, organise car rental and of course offer advice and suggestions from a wealth of experience that we have gained over many years. Call us on 0845 130 6982 and we will be happy to discuss the options with you!
Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, car hire (including unlimited mileage & CDW), meals & transfers as indicated, some guided activities Hotels & lodges Daily, throughout the year
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Monitor Lizard
Heron Suite, Heron Island
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