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AUSTRALIA ESCORTED : 13 DAY BARRIER REEF ISLAND WANDER

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Ride the Skyrail Cableway above rain forest
  • Wander the cosmopolitan Macrossan Street in Port Douglas
  • Explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef
  • Journey through picturesque Atherton Tablelands and cruise on Lake Barrine
  • Stroll Rockhampton's Botanic Gardens and admire the tropical flora
  • Tour World Heritage-listed Fraser Island
  • Visit Australia Zoo, made famous by the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin

    Premier Accommodation

  • Stay in the heart of tropical Cairns
  • Spend a night in stunning Port Douglas

    Premier Dining

  • 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 8 dinners (D) including:
  • - Welcome Drinks and Dinner in Cairns
  • - Tropical lunch on Great Barrier Reef cruise
  • - 2 Feature Breakfasts on Dunk Island
  • - Bush Tucker Talk and BBQ on Fraser Island
  • - Farewell Drinks and Dinner in Coffs Harbour

    Henderson Park Cattle Farm Stay

  • Stay overnight at a working cattle station, enjoying a night by the campfire and a delicious Australian BBQ dinner
  • Additional US $85 CDN $90 per person (min. 2 passengers)
  • Contact Us for further details

    Tour Notes

  • Tour Operates in reverse direction, please refer to tour CN13
  • Land content only
  • Call (781) 837-1111 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8075285
    Tour OperatorCeltic Tours
    Duration
    13 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1CairnsCairns : On arrival enjoy time to explore Cairns before a special Feature Drinks and Dinner with your APT crew and fellow travelers.
    Two Night Stay: NEW! Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel The Marina, staying in a Bayview Room
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    Day 2CairnsKuranda, Cairns Highlands : Journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway up to Rainforestation where you will be welcomed by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. After some free time to explore Kuranda and the famous markets, ride the Kuranda Skyrail above the rain forest canopy, passing the lush Cairns Highlands and waterfalls as you journey down the range. Spend the rest of the day enjoying free time to discover Cairns for yourself.

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    Day 3Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier Reef, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner : Spend the day exploring the Great Barrier Reef with the choice of three Quicksilver cruises. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board. Afterwards, with our Dine Around Dinner, you can choose to dine at a selected local restaurant or enjoy dinner and a quiet evening at the resort.
    Stay: NEW! Port Douglas, Rydges Sabaya Resort
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    Day 4Dunk IslandAtherton Tablelands, Dunk Island : Explore the lush Atherton Tablelands and enjoy a wildlife cruise on Lake Barrine. Afterwards, take a short walk to beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls and marvel at the unusual Curtain Fig Tree. From Mission Beach, join a relaxing cruise to Dunk Island and enjoy dinner at the Resort.
    Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Dunk Island Resort, staying in a Garden Room
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    Day 5Dunk IslandAt Leisure on Dunk Island : Today is yours to spend at leisure, discovering all that Dunk Island has to offer.

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    Day 6Hamilton IslandTownsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island : Leave Dunk Island and head through the heart of the tropics from Townsville to Airlie Beach. Board a boat and cruise through the scenic Whitsunday Passage to Hamilton Island.
    Two Night Stay: Hamilton Island Resort, Reef View Hotel, in a Coral Sea View room
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    Day 7Hamilton IslandHamilton Island, Evening Drinks, Dine Around Dinner : Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. Join the group for pre dinner drinks before selecting from APT's Dine Around Dinner restaurant options.

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    Day 8RockhamptonMackay, Henderson Park Tour, Rockhampton : Rejoin the coach at Shute Harbour and travel through Mackay to Rockhampton. Tour Henderson Park then stroll in the Botanic Gardens.
    Stay: Rockhampton, Travelodge Hotel
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    Day 9Fraser IslandFraser Island : Today travel to Hervey Bay for your cruise to Fraser Island.
    Two Night Stay: Fraser Island, relax at the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort
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    Day 10Fraser IslandFreedom of Choice Touring, Bush Tucker Talk and BBQ : Explore Fraser Island with Freedom of Choice Touring or perhaps upgrade to an Adventure Option - an enthralling full-day 4WD Beach and Lakes Tour around this pristine island (additional expense, inquire for details). This evening, enjoy APT's exclusive Bush Tucker Talk and Aussie BBQ dinner.

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    Day 11BrisbaneAustralia Zoo, Brisbane : Travel south to visit iconic Australia Zoo. In the evening, discover Brisbane's culinary delights for yourself.
    Stay: Brisbane, Novotel Brisbane
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    Day 12BrisbaneGold Coast, Byron Bay, Farewell Dinner and Drinks : Travel via the Gold Coast to bohemian Byron Bay. Continue to Coffs Harbour for tonight's Farewell Dinner.
    Stay: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
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    Day 13SydneyCoffs Harbour, Sydney : Travel through Big River country and coastal towns to Sydney where your tour concludes.

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    Dates/Pricing
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