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1 Arrive Cairns
On arrival at Cairns Airport , make your own way to your hotel ( flights anytime ). The rest of the day is at leisure . Hotel : Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort ( R ) or Hilton ( S ), 3 nights .
2 Great Barrier Reef
After a motorised sail on board the catamaran Ocean Spirit , you ' ll arrive at Michaelmas Cay . Don your mask and fins for a snorkel to view spectacular coral and tropical fish up close in the cay ’ s protected shallow waters ( equipment provided ). Cruise in the semi-sub for a diver ’ s view of the reef , watch the fish feeding presentation , observe the bird life or just chill out on Ocean Spirit ’ s spacious decks or on the beach .
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Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch on the water before returning to Cairns early evening . B L
3 Skyrail - Kuranda - Scenic Rail
Take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway through and above the canopy of the World Heritage rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park . En route to Kuranda , there are 2 stations where you can enjoy a walk through the rainforest and observe its beauty from spectacular lookouts . On arrival there is free time to explore the ‘ village in the rainforest ’, including the Heritage Markets . Later , board the Kuranda Scenic Rail for a historic journey traveling through some of the oldest rainforest in
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the world . Your journey winds through man-made tunnels , across bridges and around curves to arrive at its final destination , Freshwater Station . Return to Cairns in the late afternoon . B
4 Depart Cairns
Your Short Break concludes this morning after breakfast . Make your own way to Cairns Airport ( flights anytime ). B
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PRICES
From $ 595
per person twin share land only
Visit our website or call your Travel Agent for current pricing and available departure dates .
Single traveler must pay the single price .
Child & triple share prices available on request .
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1 Cairns – Port Douglas
On arrival at Cairns Airport , make your own way to your hotel ( flights anytime ). The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this resort town . Hotel : Oaks Resort , 3 nights .
2 Aboriginal Art and Culture
Visit Janbal Gallery for an art class with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘ Binna ’ Swindley . Learn ancient Dreamtime stories , local history and how these are shared through their art . Create your own unique artwork to take home with you . Travel to Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre where you will be welcomed to the land with a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony , followed by lunch infused with local flavors . Take some time to peruse the gallery and local
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crafts store before journeying into the rainforest of Mossman Gorge with your Aboriginal guide for an interpretive walk . Learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people ’ s special relationship with the land here . B L
3 Great Barrier Reef
Quicksilver ’ s high speed Silversonic catamaran will take you in airconditioned comfort to an exclusive activity platform moored at the Agincourt Reef , on the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef . The Agincourt ribbon reef systems provide unsurpassed coral formations , colourful marine life and spectacular underwater visibility . Friendly and attentive crew , including professional marine biologists , are on hand to ensure
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you enjoy and gain the most from your day . Explore the reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible , discover in the underwater observatory , watch the fascinating fish feeding presentation or snorkel and dive in the beautiful coral gardens . A tropical buffet lunch is served before you return to Port Douglas . B L
4 Port Douglas – Depart Cairns
Your Short Break concludes this morning after breakfast . Make your own way to Cairns Airport ( flights anytime ). B
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PRICES
From $ 723
per person twin share land only
Visit our website or call your Travel Agent for current pricing and available departure dates .
Single traveler must pay the single price .
Child & triple share prices available on request .
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