DAY 1: ARRIVE CAIRNS-GATEWAY TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

You will be met on arrival and transferred to Kewarra Beach Resort, 30 minutes north of Cairns. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or take a rainforest walk. The resort is a peaceful haven overlooking the beach and the rainforest. Overnight: Kewarra Beach Resort for 2 nights

Kewarra Beach Resort

DAY 2: RELAX AT KEWARRA

Join in one of the many activities available from Kewarra. All sightseeing on pages 56-60 is available and includes complimentary transfers from your hotel (activities, own expense).

DAY 3: GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE

While your luggage is being transferred to Thala Beach Lodge, you will cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on a wave-piercing catamaran. Includes delicious lunch and semi-submersible boat ride. Swim, snorkel and enjoy your day on the Great Barrier Reef from the platform moored at Agincourt Reef. This afternoon, arrive at Thala Beach Lodge, close to the seaside resort village of Port Douglas. Overnight: Thala Beach Lodge for 2 nights (L)

DAY 4: THALA BEACH RELAXATION

Many activities are available today and we once again suggest you choose from pages 58-60. Highly recommended is the Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest Day including a wildlife cruise along the Daintree River (activities, own expense).

DAY 5: DEPART CAIRNS

Today you will be transferred by car to Cairns Airport where you can connect with your onward flight.

Departs: Daily