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Barrier Reef Islander
Small Group Touring • Cairns • Kuranda • Hamilton Island • Great Barrier Reef • Dunk Island • Fraser Island • Coffs Harbour

Dine On Us
Departures from Cairns: 21 October, 30 December

Day 1 Tue. Cairns at Leisure, Welcome Dinner.
Today is free for you to explore the tropical city of Cairns at your own leisure. This evening you’re invited to a special Welcome Dinner at Cairns Night Zoo - combining the typical Aussie BBQ with animal night spotlighting and a meeting with a genuine ‘Swaggie’ by his campfire - he’ll offer you some billy tea and damper as you get to know your crew and travel mates.
Two Night Stay: Cairns, Rydges Tradewinds.
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Day 2 Wed. Kuranda, 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, traverse the Kuranda Skyrail above the rainforest canopy, passing the lush Cairns Highlands and waterfalls as you journey down the range. Spend the rest of the day exploring Cairns for yourself.
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Day 3 Thur. Great Barrier Reef, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner.
Today explore the Great Barrier Reef with a choice of three Quicksilver cruises. Afterwards, choose to dine at a selected local restaurant along the renowned Macrossan Street or enjoy dinner and a quiet evening at the resort.
Stay: Port Douglas, Mantra Treetops Resort and Spa.
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Day 4 Fri. Atherton 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: APT EXCLUSIVE! Dunk Island Resort, Garden Room.
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Day 5 Sat. At Leisure on Dunk Island.
Today is at leisure to discover all that Dunk Island has to offer.
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Day 6 Sun. Townsville, 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 Coral Sea View room.
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Day 7 Mon. Hamilton Island, Dine Around Dinner.
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. Choose to dine at selected island restaurants this evening.
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Day 8 Tue. Mackay, 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. Henderson Park Farmstay Upgrade Stay overnight on a cattle station, enjoying a night by the campfire and a BBQ dinner. (Additional charge)
Stay: Rockhampton, Travelodge Hotel.
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Day 9 Wed. Fraser 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 10 Thur. Freedom 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: A$65 per person). This evening, enjoy APT’s exclusive Bush Tucker Talk and Aussie BBQ dinner.
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Day 11 Fri. Australia Zoo, Brisbane.
Today travel south to visit the iconic Australia Zoo. In the evening, discover Brisbane’s culinary delights for yourself.
Stay: Brisbane, Royal on the Park.
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Day 12 Sat. Gold Coast, Byron Bay.
Travelling via the Gold Coast, visit bohemian Byron Bay on the way to the sub-tropical town of Coffs Harbour. Tonight, dine at the Resort.
Stay: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort.
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Day 13 Sun. Coffs Harbour, Sydney.
Travel through Big River country and coastal towns to Sydney where your tour concludes.
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Booking Conditions:
Bookings must be on the above departure dates and received by 31st July 2008. Offer valid for new bookings only. Bookings made on Room Only basis will be upgraded to the full meal program, saving $1,310 per couple or $655 per person. Subject to availability and no other discounts apply.

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Sightseeing Highlights

  • Ride the Skyrail Cableway above rainforest
  • Explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef
  • Tour the picturesque Atherton Tablelands
  • Spend time in the beautiful resort town of Port Douglas
  • Stroll Rockhampton’s Botanic Gardens
  • Tour World Heritage-listed Fraser Island
  • Visit Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo
  • Visit bohemian Byron Bay
  • The sub-tropical town of Coffs Harbour

Accommodation

  • Two night stay relaxing at the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island.
  • Spend a night in stunning Port Douglas
  • Stay in tropical Cairns
  • Overnight in Coffs Harbour

Finest Dining

  • 12 hot breakfasts (B) and 7 Dinners (D)
  • 1 Feature Lunch on the Great Barrier Reef (L)

Feature Benefits

  • Met on arrival in Australia, included transfer from airport to tour hotel
  • Cultural Touring Experiences
  • Fully trained Tour Director and Driver/Guide
  • Luxury coaches featuring panoramic windows