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| States: | QLD |
| Regions: | Tropical Far North |
| Themes: | History & Heritage |
| Days: | 7 |
CAIRNS & THE TROPICAL NORTH
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
Nature bestowed a range of simply stunning natural attractions on Far North Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef, which gained World Heritage status in 1981, is the largest and most complex expanse of living coral on earth. It extends from north of Cape York to south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Nothing you have read or seen on film will prepare you for the reality of its under water coral gardens, its cays and islands and the huge variety of fish, marine mammals, turtles and birds. Also worthy... [view more]
Day 1 |
Arrive CairnsWelcome to Tropical North Queensland. Our base for the next week is Cairns – a city founded in 1876 as a service town for the goldfields. Since then Cairns has evolved from a... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Dinner |
Day 2 |
Cairns & KurandaOne of the “must do” tours in Cairns is a ride on the historic Kuranda Train for the spectacular ride to the famous, tropical plant clad Kuranda Station. The train journey... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
Day 3 |
CairnsFollowing breakfast we continue our sight seeing with a visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Farm. Situated on the magnificent coastal drive between the popular destinations of Palm... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
Day 4 |
Atherton TablelandsThe Atherton Tableland is a unique place in Australia. What makes it so special is the combination of its geographic location in the Tropics (between 400 and 1100 metres), its... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 5 |
Great Barrier ReefCairns is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - the largest and most complex expanse of living coral on earth. It extends from north of Cape York to south of the Tropic... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 6 |
Daintree & Port DouglasWe have a slightly earlier breakfast this morning before heading off to escape into the World Heritage Rainforest of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Parks. Our first... read more... Accommodation Hides Hotel All Seasons Cairns |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 7 |
Depart CairnsAfter breakfast we say farewell to Cairns as we head for home or continue on the next stage of our tour read more... |
Meals Breakfast |
