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CAIRNS, BRISBANE & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Cairns | Cape Tribulation | Brisbane | Whitsunday Islands

GREAT BARRIER REEF Your journey continues with a flight to the Whitsundays and a ferry across to Daydream Island Resort & Spa. There’s a whole world of activities to experience at this peaceful getaway. Enjoy the coral beaches and rainforest walks, along with kayaking and sailing. Take a trip out to a custom-built pontoon and spend the day exploring the colourful underwater world of corals and marine life in the world’s largest reef system – the Great Barrier Reef. Take home unforgettable memories of Queensland as you head back to the mainland for your return journey.

Essentials • Duration: 10 days, 9 nights Highlights • Cruise along the Daintree River in search of wildlife as you sail through the lush mangroves • See where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites meet at Cape Tribulation Beach • Take in the views of Brisbane’s city skyline on a commentated cruise along the river • Explore Mount Coot-tha in Brisbane – the heritage listed lookout built in 1918 on One-Tree-Hill • Visit Queensland’s oldest and most iconic brewery finishing with a beer tasting session at The Brisbane Brewery • Join a tour out to Hardy Reef Pontoon and spend a day snorkelling and diving in the Great Barrier Reef Includes • 3 nights at Mercure Cairns • 3 nights at Grand Chancellor Hotel Brisbane • 3 nights at Daydream Island Resort & Spa, Whitsunday Islands

CAPE TRIBULATION Connect with the wonders of the natural world at Cape Tribulation – where the Daintree Forest meets the Great Barrier Reef. Nature experiences here are diverse with a range of activities to discover. Savour morning treats beside the Daintree River before boarding a river cruise through the mangroves, spotting crocodiles along the way. Climb up to Alexandra Range Lookout to admire the views and take a swim in the rainforest stream at Emmangen Creek. Stroll along Cape Tribulation Beach and see where the rainforest collides with the sea. BRISBANE Take a short flight from Cairns to Brisbane – often cited as Australia’s sunniest city. Offering a laid-back charm and urban vibe with a dash of adventure, you’ll find an abundance of things to see and do. Browse the dynamic cultural precinct, wine and dine on the banks of the river and shop the markets and designer boutiques. Enjoy a river cruise with a detailed commentary of the area’s history, visit the heritage lookout on One-Tree-Hill and explore Queensland’s oldest brewery on an interactive walking tour.

Make the most of your time in Queensland and discover cosmopolitan hubs, laid-back charm and natural wonders. Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef bring a thriving city, ancient rainforests, and spectacular reefs together, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites begging to be explored. In Brisbane you’ll receive a warm welcome from a city with timeless nature in its soul. CAIRNS This thriving city is the gateway to Tropical North Queensland and whether it’s snorkelling through coral gardens or exploring 100-million-year-old rainforests, there’s an adventure waiting in every corner. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture with a visit to Kuranda, head out to Palm Cove to relax on the beach or take a hot-air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands. After a day’s adventure, enjoy a dip at Cairns Lagoon and after dusk, head for a nightcap at one of the bars along the esplanade.

• Flight from Cairns to Brisbane • Full day Cape Tribulation tour • Brisbane City Sights morning tour • Return river cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary • Return private car transfers

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