Brisbane to Cairns

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CAIRNS

05 June BRISBANE TO CAIRNS (air)

Transfer to Brisbane airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

06 June FULL DAY OUTER BARRIER REEF

(B, L) Breakfast at the hotel. This morning board a high-speed catamaran. Your destination is the unique wilderness of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. This is your opportunity to explore the magic of the reef. A Marine Biologist will conduct informative lectures on marine life during the day. It is an area of extraordinary beauty, an amazing underwater world filled with colour and variety. View the exotic reef, abounding with myriads of tropical fish for you to discover, and be amazed by the magnificent coral formations. After lunch you may swim, snorkel, or ride in a submersible coral viewer.

07 June KURANDA SCENIC RAIL - RAINFORESTATION – ARMY DUCK RIDE – PAMAGIRRI

ABORIGINAL DANCERS - SKYRAIL

(B, L) Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, transfer to Freshwater Station, to board the scenic Kuranda Rail and journey through breathtaking scenery, before arriving at picturesque Kuranda Station. Free time to enjoy this unique mountain village, which is populated by alternative life-stylers. (Market days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). On arrival in to Kuranda, transfer to Rainforestation. This property of 40 hectares including 30 hectares of dense rainforest is set in the midst of the World Heritage rainforest. Tour this World Heritage Rainforest by World War II amphibious Army Ducks, a totally unique and exciting experience on land and water. View a performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. They will open a door of understanding to this ancient culture by sharing their stories and spirits, depicting the Dreamtime, the animals, traditional hunting and food gathering. After lunch board the Skyrail, an enclosed cable car which takes you skimming across the rainforest canopy taking in breathtaking views of the Coral Sea and Green Island, to Caravonica Lakes at the base of the range. Transfer to your hotel.

08 June THE RAINFOREST HABITAT BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS – CAPE TRIBULATION & DAINTREE RIVER TOUR

(B, L) Visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary to experience the famous Breakfast with the Birds in the undercover restaurant. Following breakfast, wander through the three areas within the habitat. These include the Rainforest Aviary, housing over 70 species of birds and animals. A boardwalk takes you through different levels of the rain forest to view the unique Victoria's Riflebird, the amazingly coloured Eclectus Parrots and many more. At the Koala and Wetlands Walk, experience up close the endangered Cassowary, Koalas, Waterbirds and even a Fruit Bat colony. In the Wallaby and Crocodile Area view the many species of Kangaroo and Wallaby. Crocodiles, both Saltwater and Freshwater, are displayed in a natural environment. The lake is home for many species of Waterbird.

Re-board your coach and travel north along the Marlin Coast to the Daintree River where you will be taken on a cruise along this beautiful river. Take a walk into the rainforest before continuing to the beach at Cape Tribulation for lunch. Take a walk along this beautiful stretch of sand - where the rainforest meets the reef.

09 June DEPART AUSTRALIA

(B) Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of service

RATES VALID JUNE 2003

COSTS INCLUDE:

• Accommodation in 4 – 4 ½ star hotels with private facilities
• All transfers and touring by sole use chartered coach with experienced driver / guide
• Meals only as indicated by (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner
• Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
• Airport arrival assistance
• Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) @ 10%
• Hotel porterage
• Welcome kit and documentation upon arrival

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International and domestic Australia airfares (BNE-CNS, CNS-SYD)
• Meals only as indicated by (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner
• Items of a personal nature i.e. telephone calls, liquor, laundry, beverages with meals etc.
• Use of hotel rooms before / after normal check in / out times
• Optional touring
• Airport porterage
• Any other services not indicated in the itinerary

NOTE:

• Costs quoted are subject to availability and confirmation of accommodation as specified
• Costs are subject to increase should any federal or state government levies or taxes be introduced
• Prices are not current during all Australian special events

Note: This tour can also be taken as a pre conference tour.

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