Stay overnight on the Great Barrier Reef! 6-day Tropical North Queensland Adventure

A QLD tour with a difference!
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Enjoy the uniqueness of Tropical North Queensland on this 6 day tropical adventure. Enjoy time in Cairns to explore the city and spend a day visiting the quirky village of Kuranda on the Atherton Tablelands. Return transfers from your accommodation is included in the day. You'll travel one way on the Kuranda Scenic Railway winding your way up to Kuranda and enjoy the amazing views of the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Spend your free time exploring the village and its markets.

The highlight of your holiday is staying overnight on the Great Barrier Reef. You'll enjoy two full days on the reef and once the day visitors have departed, you'll be able to take in the peace and tranquility of the reef at night. Lie back and watch the sun set and the stars come out to play. Your overnight stay includes lunch, dinner and breakfast and you'll sleep in deluxe swags on the pontoon (all bedding and linen - deluxe swag, pillow, blanket and bed sheet is included).

Photos

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Cairns by sunset

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Your package includes:

  • Return private transfers between Cairns airport/railway station and hotel
  • 4 nights in a centrally located 4-star hotel (includes breakfast daily)
  • 2 days/1 night on the Great Barrier Reef (see inclusions below)
  • Full day tour to Kuranda (including Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway)

2 day/1 night Great Barrier Reef tour includes: (min 4 / max 18 guests)

  • Travel to Moore Reef on fast air-conditioned catamaran
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Tropical buffet lunch (including fresh prawns, hot dishes, salads and tropical fruits)
  • Free wi-fi onboard vessel
  • Snorkelling enclosures with rest stations
  • Glass bottom boat tours
  • Semi-submersible tours
  • Marine naturalist presentations
  • All snorkelling equipment and expert instruction
  • Marine life touch tank
  • Underwater observatory
  • Fish feeding presentations
  • Free lycra suit hire
  • Gourmet cheese and fruit platters
  • 3 course BBQ dinner
  • Cooked buffet breakfast
  • Private snorkel tour
  • Private glass bottom boat tour
  • All bedding and bed linen (including deluxe swag, pillow, blanket and bed sheet)
  • Southern night sky presentation
  • Personalised Reef Host

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Arrive Cairns

On arrival, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your centrally located 4-star hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore the city.

Days 2-3 - Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

Make your way to Cairns Reef Terminal to check-in (from 8:30am) for your Great Barrier Reef overnight adventure. Experience Australia's most unique small group adventure with a million star overnight camp-out on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy fresh gourmet food platters while taking in an epic reef sunset. Wrap up in your deluxe swag under the brilliant stars of the southern night skies and wake up on the new multi-level state-of-the-art pontoon. After breakfast, it's time to discover the world's largest living organism as your host takes you to exclusive areas of the reef that can't be accessed by any other tour, before the day guests arrive. Your adventure includes 2 full days and 1 night on the Moore Reef pontoon, enjoying over 20 hours on the reef in total.

You will depart the reef at 3:30pm on your second day and will return to Cairns at 5:30pm. On arrival in Cairns, make your way to your 4-star centrally located accommodation.

Why not pre-book your cruise activities?

  • Guided Snorkel Tour - $55 per adult - A professional marine naturalist guides guests on a personal 35 minute experience showcasing the reef & its unique marine life. Maximum 6 guests per tour & ideal for non-swimmers.
  • Seawalker Helmet Dive - $159 per person - Experience the reef underwater without getting your hair wet! Walk amongst the spectacular reef fish including giant trevally & Maori wrasse on our spacious underwater platform. Ideal for non-swimmers, this fully guided 20 minute experience takes guests to 3.5 metres below sea level. Min 1 / Max 7 per tour
  • Introductory Scuba Dive - $149 per person - If you have ever wanted to try scuba diving, this is your opportunity for an experience of a lifetime, Conducted & escorted by our qualified instructors. Maximum of 4 guests per guide, dive up to 10 metres during a 1 hour experience.
  • Certified Scuba Dive - $99 per person - With a range of stunning reef locations, first class equipment & PADI qualified instructors, certified divers can explore Moore Reef from our special dive platform. Dive for a maximum of 50 minutes to a maximum depth of 18 metres. All Divers must present a license card. All dives are guided.

Days 4-5 - Cairns

Your days in Cairns give you a chance to explore the city and surrounding areas. Included in your holiday is a full day tour (approx 08:30am-5:00pm) to Kuranda, including Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Return coach transfers from your accommodation are included for your day out.

Travel to the funky rainforest village of Kuranda in style with our Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway package! Fly over the rainforest canopy on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Explore the rainforest at Red Peak and Barron Falls stations and join a guided ranger tour. Experience the brand new “Edge” lookout, which offers uninterrupted views of the mighty Barron Falls through glass panels. Enjoy spare time in Kuranda Village. Browse for jewellery gifts and more at the Original and Rainforest Markets or taste a range of culinary treats at Kuranda’s many quirky cafes. Visit the world’s largest butterfly flight aviary at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or enjoy a relaxing walk along the Barron River. Experience the world’s most beautiful railway journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway and journey past stunning rainforest waterfalls and past steep gorges. Stop at Barron Falls station and see the stunning Barron Falls.

Day 6 - Depart Cairns

After breakfast, say farewell to Tropical North Queensland as you make your way home.

Dates and Prices

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Valid for travel until 31 March 2020 (blackout dates may apply)

Please note blackout dates may apply over the Christmas/New Year period and tours may need a minimum number of passengers to operate.

Price based on travel in late October 2019

Twin share - from $1209 per person

Solo traveller - from $1745

Call Travel at 60 now on 1300 414 198 to book your adventure!

Accommodation

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Your Cairns accommodation

CAIRNS:

Your 4-star hotel is conveniently located on the Esplanade and is within walking distance to a vast array of Cairns' shopping and dining facilities. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, tropical mountains or Cairns city from your private balcony. Your spacious room offers air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, high speed broadband internet and a private balcony with views over the resort's tropical gardens.

GREAT BARRIER REEF:

Experience Australia's most unique small group adventure with a million star overnight camp-out on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Wrap up in your deluxe swag under the brilliant stars of the southern night skies and wake up on the new multi-level state-of-the-art pontoon.

FAQs

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2 day/1 night Great Barrier Reef tour: (blackout dates apply - 01-05 Oct 2019; 23 Dec-06 Jan 2020; 18 Jan-01 Feb 2020)

  • Minimum age is 12 years. Children 12-18 years must be accompanied by an adult carer
  • All overnight guests must complete a medical disclosure form prior to departure. Incomplete forms may result in the cancellation of the overnight portion of the tour
  • On occasion, weather & sea conditions can cause cancellation or changes to the schedule.
  • As this tour operates within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, it must adhere to strict environmental guidelines. Overnight guests will be provided with phosphate-free and biodegradable body wash.
  • Alcohol is not permitted to be brought onto the vessel or pontoon and luggage may be subject to inspection upon boarding.
  • Purchase of alcohol will be limited to 4 standard drinks per overnight guest.
  • Changing rooms & fresh water showers are available on the pontoon
  • What to bring - hat, sunscreen & sun protective clothing / swimming costume & beach towel / cash or card for onboard shopping & optional extras / camera / change of clothes / jacket or jumper

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