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Day 10: Darwin to Cairns A private transfer will be waiting to take you to the airport for your flight to the vibrant resort town of Cairns, one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef. Met on arrival, you'll be transferred by private vehicle to your chosen hotel for three nights. Standard: Discovery Resort Cairns Superior: Rydges Esplanade Deluxe: Shangri-La Cairns Day 11: Kuranda & Skyrail Experience the contrast of the region's oldest and most picturesque railway and the world's most beautiful cableway. Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views as you journey through 15 hand-cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls en-route to Kuranda. Once aboard the Skyrail, you'll be amazed as you glide silently just metres above the rainforest canopy in your six-person cabin. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where, after lunch, there will be time to explore its movie theatres, stage shows and craft demonstrations. You can also take in a memorable performance by the famous Tjapukai Dance Troupe! (L) Day 12: Cairns - Optional Sightseeing Today we have a number of options for you to select from, depending on your level of adventure! Option One - Ballooning: Enjoy a spectacular early morning 30-minute balloon ride followed by a tropical breakfast with sparkling wine. The flight gently floats above the tips of the blue gums and paper bark trees allowing you to spot kangaroos, bird life and local fauna. Option Two - Rafting: Experience Australia's best oneday rafting adventure; travel south to the mighty Tully River for up to five hours of rafting through more than 45 rapids. Includes a delightful riverside barbecue lunch. Option Three - Cruising: The Frankland Islands are a short open-water cruise from the mainland. Altogether a different experience to the Outer Barrier Reef, here you can enjoy leisurely island walks exploring the rainforest, surrounding rock pools and reef-flats. Alternatively, snorkelling and reef viewing are easily accessed from the beach. A delicious barbecue lunch under the shade of a canopy amongst the trees is included. Option One (B), Options Two and Three (L) Day 13: Cairns Coral Princess Cruise Join the Coral Princess for your departure to the Great Barrier Reef. Afternoon stops at Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay give you the opportunity to explore some of the most impressive parts of the coral reef, whilst the evening provides you with delicious food and wine as the sun sets on the aquamarine waters. (LD) Standard: Cabin Superior: Stateroom Deluxe: Deluxe Stateroom Day 14: Thetford Reef Dunk Island Enjoy a full morning on the Great Barrier Reef, where you can join the marine biologist and view the coral from the glass-bottom boat. In the afternoon, you will cruise to Dunk Island, a beautiful tropical island resort, where you may join the naturalist on a guided rainforest walk. (BLD) Day 15: Dunk Island Pelorus Island Cruise the Family group of tropical rainforest islands, before navigating the Hinchinbrook Channel. At lunchtime, drop anchor at Pelorus Island, which is exclusive to Coral Princess guests, where you will enjoy a delicious beach barbecue. (BLD) Day 16: Palm Islands Townsville Cruise Halifax Bay, passing Magnetic Island then on to Townsville. On arrival, a private transfer will whisk you to your hotel for a final overnight stay. (B) Standard: Mercure Inn Superior: Seagulls Resort (Resort Room) Deluxe: Seagulls Resort (Deluxe Room) Day 17: Depart Townsville Your private transfer awaits to take you back to the airport for your onward flight.
Dunk Island
Sounds of Silence Dinner
Frankland Islands
Prices Include
· Your choice of quality hotels · Three-night Coral Princess Cruise See pages 90-91 for full details · Meals as specified Breakfast is included on days 14-16 and on Option One on day 12. Lunch is included on days 2, 8, 9, 11 & 1315 and on Options 2 & 3 on day 12. Dinner is included on days 5 & 13-15. No other meals are included. Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner · Sightseeing/Touring All sightseeing and touring as specified in the itinerary · Airport Transfers Private transfers have been included for all arrivals and departures (Uluru is a shuttle service)
Stopover Options
Depending on your chosen airline you may be able to stop at one or more of the following destinations, enroute to or from Australia. Often the only extras you will have to pay are any applicable local airport taxes plus the cost of your accommodation. Some suggestions are shown below, however for more details please turn to pages 154-159. Bangkok: Visit the magical bustling city of Bangkok, an intoxicating blend of modern-day sophistication combined with the history and culture of times gone by. Hong Kong: The sophistication of the West combined with the charm of the East gives Hong Kong a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other city. Singapore: A city that offers a vast array of glittering shopping malls, traditional colourful markets and an eclectic mix of cultures and traditions. Bali: Glorious beaches, tranquil lakes and lush green rice terraces, combined with the charm of the Balinese, make a visit to Bali truly unforgettable.
Prices Exclude
· All flights, allowing you to combine the tour with your preferred airline. Please ask your travel consultant for upto-date prices · Locally paid airport taxes and airline security surcharges · Visa fees and insurance · Gratuities and items of a personal nature · $25 Rafting Levy (if choosing Option 2 on day 12)
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Standard Superior Single 3163 3163 3293 3350 3350 3425 3463 3368 3293 3293 3331 Twin 2632 2693 2777 2777 2777 2796 2873 2859 2835 2757 2835 Deluxe Single 4193 4314 4437 4437 4437 4474 4629 4601 4551 4396 4551
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