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Island Contrasts and Dolphins - including Barrier Reef |
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Cairns to Sydney: 12 days / 11 nights |
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Fully Escorted Quality Touring |
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HIGHLIGHTS:
* Stay on 3 contrasting islands, Hamilton, Fraser
(pictured) and
Moreton islands
* Travel on the scenic Kuranda Railway
* Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest
* Explore the rainforest village of Kuranda
* Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the
legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life
* 2 nights in tropical Cairns
* Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise
* Snorkel or watch the fish swim by in the glass-bottomed
boat
* Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island
* Fraser Island 4WD adventure tour
* Join the evening feeding of the dolphins on the beach on Moreton Island
* Stop in Byron Bay and visit the Cape Byron Lighthouse
* Many included meals + complimentary airport transfers |
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Departures:
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2008:
15 Jan
12 Feb**
11 Mar
05 Aug**
16 Sep
07 Oct, 28 Oct **
18 Nov
09 Dec |
2009:
TBA
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** = Guaranteed Departure
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ITINERARY: Cairns to Sydney via the coast
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Truly Ref. 1434
This escorted holiday has been meticulously planned and incorporates
superior accommodation, unique sightseeing experiences, many meals and
the services of a professional Tour Director and Tour
Driver. It offers unrivalled value for money plus optional
sightseeing opportunities at extra cost to allow you to tailor your own
holiday experience.
Day 1: Arrive Cairns
On arrival in Cairns you will be transferred to your hotel (flights to
arrive prior to 1 pm). This
afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of the tropical city of Cairns. In
the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions
for a welcome drink.
Accommodation: The Oasis Resort, Cairns, 2 nights. (D)
 Day 2: Kuranda
Board
the Kuranda train for an historic journey taking you through the scenic
countryside behind Cairns. Arrive at the rainforest village of Kuranda
with time to wander through the various stalls of the colourful Kuranda
Markets.Later, board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the rainforest
canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park. Visit the famous Tjapukai
Aboriginal Cultural Park. Experience the History, Creative and Dance
theatres where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life. (B)
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3: Cairns – Hamilton Island
Today travel to Shute Harbour via Townsville and Airlie Beach. Then take
the ferry across to the beautiful Hamilton Island (pictured), set in the
glorious Whitsundays. Tonight enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Yacht Club.
Accommodation: Reef View Hotel - Coral Sea View Rooms, Hamilton Island,
3 nights. (BD)
Day 4: Great Barrier Reef
 This morning head off on a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
with Fantasea Cruises where you indulge in a lavish buffet lunch. Enjoy
a range of activities including snorkelling, swimming or sit back, relax
and watch colourful schools of fish in the semi-submersible coral viewer
and large Underwater Observatory. (BL)
Day 5: Hamilton Island
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. You may like to join
a morning tour of the island including the fauna park, take a cruise to
Whitehaven Beach or perhaps hire a golf cart and explore the island
yourself. Your Tour Director will be able to assist you with bookings.
Tonight is free for independent dining at one of the many restaurants
available on the island. (B)
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Day 6: Hamilton Island - Rockhampton
Depart by catamaran and enjoy a short cruise back through the beautiful
Whitsundays to the mainland, before rejoining our coach at Shute Harbour.
Tour south through Mackay, Australia's sugar capital, to the attractive
city of Rockhampton situated on the broad Fitzroy River.
Accommodation: Leichhardt Hotel, Rockhampton. (BD)
Day 7: Rockhampton – Fraser Island
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and head further south to Hervey Bay.
Travel by launch to remarkable Fraser Island, the world's largest sand
island. Renowned for its beauty and unique ecology, this island is now
protected for posterity as a World Heritage Area. We enjoy a relaxing
two-night stay on magnificent Fraser Island.
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village, Fraser Island, 2
nights. (BD)
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Day 8: Fraser Island Adventure
This morning there is the chance to join a ranger escorted
birdwatching tour. Join a 4WD vehicle for your half day tour of
the island. Marvel at the tall forest at Pile Valley and the
majestic rainforest at Central Station. Stop awhile at Lake
McKenzie, one of the island's beautiful freshwater lakes,
surrounded by white sandy beaches. There is also time to relax and
enjoy the facilities of the Kingfisher Bay Resort (pictured), the
winner of numerous environmental tourism awards. (B) |
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Day 9: Fraser Island – Moreton Island
Take a morning ferry ride back to the mainland and stop in Noosa, before continuing to Brisbane. After an orientation tour of the city, enjoy time at leisure to explore further.
In the afternoon board your next ferry this afternoon and cruise to Moreton Island.
Accommodation: Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort, Moreton Island, 2 nights. (BD)
 Day 10: Moreton Island
You have a full day at leisure to explore Moreton Island today. You may like to join an optional 4WD wilderness tour to visit Queensland's oldest lighthouse at Cape Moreton, the Ocean Beach and Blue Lagoon, or enjoy a short trip to the 'Desert' for the exhilarating sport of sand tobogganing. Perhaps join one of many activities including tennis, archery, fishing, snorkelling, sailing or scuba diving: the options are endless. This evening, head down to the beach to hand feed fresh fish to the dolphins eagerly waiting inshore.
(BD)
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Day 11: Moreton Island – Coffs Harbour
Today take a ferry back to the mainland and then follow the lush Tweed River Valley to Cape Byron Lighthouse for superb views from Australia's most easterly point.
Stop at colourful Byron Bay for lunch (own expense), before continuing along the Pacific Highway to Coffs Harbour.
Accommodation: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour. (BD)
Day 12: Coffs Harbour – Sydney
Stop at the coastal town of Port Macquarie. Continue along the scenic coastal route, before crossing the beautiful Hawkesbury River and arriving in Sydney at approximately 5.00pm. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport
if you have an onward flight in the evening (flights to depart after 7pm). (B)
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Extra time in the Cairns region (perhaps at Port Douglas or Cape
Tribulation) before the tour commences, can also be readily arranged.
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INCLUDED IN YOUR COACH TOUR |
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Transportation. Tour by luxury coach, air-conditioned,2-door
access, restroom equipped, reclining seats with seatbelts and large
panoramic tinted windows
Professionally Escorted. Discover Queensland with your
experienced professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Accommodation. Rooms with private facilities in centrally located
hotels, on a Twin Share basis
Dining Inclusions - as shown in itinerary
• Full Buffet Breakfasts • Lunch •
Dinner
Plus
• Welcome Drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers included (subject to flight timings)
• Hotel porterage included
Air fares are NOT included
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WEATHER:
Cairns - this is the tropics. That means warm all year round almost
everywhere, especially around the coastal areas. Daytime temperatures in
Cairns range from around 31º Celsius in December to March, to around
26º Celsius in May to August. The lush rainforests surrounding Cairns
exist because of the high annual rainfall - but even the rain is warm
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PRICES: Island
Contrasts and Dolphins coach tour
Per person per tour |
2008# |
2009 |
Truly
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| Twin Share |
Single** |
Triple Share |
Twin Share |
Single** |
Triple Share |
| 12 days/11 nights
Cairns to Sydney |
A$3885 |
A$4825 |
A$3702 |
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1434 |
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A same gender room share can be requested to save paying the
single room supplement (all room shares will be in non-smoking
rooms)
Reductions for children 15 years and under and sharing a room with
2 adults are available on request
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