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NORTH QUEENSLAND Classic AIR CRUISE
12 Days / 11 Nights

Departs from and Returns to Sydney
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Join an exotic and magical journey to the top of Australia, taking in the splendours of the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Cape York, the Torres Strait islands and the World Heritage Daintree National Park.  The panorama from the air encompasses the transparent, turquoise waters of the reef, and the rich greens of the rainforest.  You cruise by air in a private 36 seater Dash 8 aircraft.  There are no long drives and you arrive on the doorstep each time.
Cape Tribulation beach Aerial view of Great Barrier Reef
  

Main Features - North Queensland Air Cruise:

North Queensland Classic Air Tour MAP
  • Beautiful Lamington National Park in southern Queensland
  • Historic Charters Towers
  • Gulf of Carpentaria and the Channel Country
  • Journey to the northernmost tip of Australia - Cape York 
  • Dine under a rainforest canopy 
  • Spectacular Whitsunday coast
  • Enjoy the luxurious comforts on Hayman Island 
  • Discover war relics and the culture of the Torres Strait Islanders Discover war relics and the culture of the Torres Strait Islanders 

 
Itinerary - North Queensland Air Cruise:
 
  Overnight accommodation may vary from the choice shown according to availability but will be of a similar standard
Day 1 - Sydney / Lamington National Park
Board your private aircraft this morning to begin your comprehensive exploration of Australia’s tropical north.  First stop the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park, in the Gold Coast hinterland. 
Overnight:  O’Reilly’s, Rainforest Retreat or similar 
 
Day 2 - Lamington National Park 
You can choose from a range of activities available to explore the Lamington National Park.  The choice is yours!  Options include early morning bird watching walks, the famous tree top walk or guided walks of varying lengths with an experienced guide who will share the unique aspects of the National Park. 
Overnight: O’Reilly’s, Rainforest Retreat or similar
 
Street in Charters TowersDay 3 - Charters Towers
Return to the Gold Coast where your private aircraft awaits to transport you to the historic township of Charters Towers.  This beautifully restored town offers an evocative reminder of the once prosperous gold mining days. 
Overnight: Cattleman’s Rest Motor Inn or similar 
Day 4 - Normanton / Weipa 
National Hotel, Normanton Today the aircraft heads towards the Gulf of Carpentaria, providing spectacular aerial views of the Channel Country.  Landing this morning at the tiny township of Normanton, step back in time and experience a slice of outback Australia.  Continue further north along the coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria to land at the bauxite-rich town of Weipa. 
Overnight: Heritage Hotel or similar 
 
Day 5 - Cape York
Re-board your private aircraft this morning for the remote town of Bamaga.  Cruise the tiny islands that dot the Torres Strait including Possession Island.  The boat will moor off Cape York so that you can stand on the the most northerly point of Australia.  Transfer by boat to Thursday Island. 
Overnight: Jardine Motel or similar 
 
Aerial view of Cape York Day 5 - Cape York
Re-board your private aircraft this morning for the remote town of Bamaga.  Cruise the tiny islands that dot the Torres Strait including Possession Island.  The boat will moor off Cape York so that you can stand on the the most northerly point of Australia.  Transfer by boat to Thursday Island. 
Overnight: Jardine Motel or similar 

Day 6 - Thursday Island / Horn Island / Cooktown
 Explore Thursday Island, a major commercial centre of the Torres Strait Islands. Transfer to Horn Island for an island tour before boarding your private aircraft for a scenic flight to Cooktown. 
Overnight: Sovereign Resort or similar

Day 7 - Cooktown
Cooktown was named after one of the most famous explorers, Captain James Cook. This morning visit the James Cook Museum followed by a fascinating visit into Nugal country. Your Nugal-warra elder will interpret ancient rock art sites for you.
Overnight: Sovereign Resort or similar 		Cooktown as seen from Grassy Hill lookout
 
Day 8 - Daintree River National ParkYour private aircraft awaits for a spectacular flight along the northern coastline to land at Cairns.  Head north by road to the Daintree River National Park.  Cruise the tranquil waters of the Daintree River and view the exceptional variety of bird, animal and plant life, some unique to this environment, and view the picturesque Mossman Gorge.
Overnight: Sea Temple Port Douglas or similar
 
Day 9 - Port Douglas
 Today you have a chance to spend your time at leisure either enjoying the superb amenities of the hotel or exploring the nearby township of Port Douglas. This evening dine under the canopy of the world’s oldest rainforest.
Overnight: Sea Temple Port Douglas or similar
 
Aerial view of some of the Whitsunday islands Day 10 - The Whitsundays
Enjoy spectacular low aerial ‘flightseeing’ over the coral cays that dot the Whitsunday Passage as you head south.  On arrival at Hamilton Island transfer to the luxurious Sea Goddess for Hayman Island.  This evening enjoy dinner at leisure.
Overnight: Hayman or similar
  
Day 11 - Hayman
The day is yours to relax in the picturesque Whitsundays and enjoy the many superb facilities of Hayman, including glass bottom boat viewing of the surrounding reefs.
Overnight: Hayman or similar
 

Aerial view of Hayman Island Resort
Day 12 -  Hayman / Sydney
Journey by the Sea Goddess to Hamilton Island where the aircraft awaits to fly you back to the mainland, landing in Sydney late afternoon.
 

Included in your Classic North Queensland air Cruise

All travel by private aircraft 
Accommodation 
All meals 
Sightseeing as described
Entry fees 
Porterage and the services of professional Aircruise Directors

 A Special Transfer Fare is available for passengers joining from Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast. See Price Panel below for details.
  
PRICES 2008: North QLD Air Cruise - 12 days / 11 nights For dates as specified Truly
Ref
Per person per tour Share twin/double Single Supplement
Depart Sydney - 30 June 2008 A$11951 A$1607 1005/801
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Special Transfer Fare of AUD$395 per person (including GST) is available to clients joining a Sydney departure from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The transfer fare includes return economy airfares on commercial services to Sydney from either Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast on the day prior to Aircruise departure, for the specific purpose of joining Aircruise, overnight accommodation and breakfast at a Sydney airport hotel the evening prior to the Aircruise, plus transfers from the domestic terminal to the hotel and from the hotel to the Execujet Terminal for your departure on the Aircruise.
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Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
  
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