Attributes

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] 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 of World Heritage listing (1988) are the rainforests of the wet tropics, and in particular those of the Daintree area north of Cairns.
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Day 5


Great Adventures

Great Barrier Reef

Cairns 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 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. We join Great Adventure Cruises for our cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Here secret gardens of coral and vivid marine life abound. We have plenty of time to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Marine Park with snorkle gear, an underwater observatory and semi submersibles all at your disposal. A lavish tropical lunch is also included. After a truly spectacular day we return to Cairns




Tourist Attractions

Accommodation
Hides Hotel
All Seasons Cairns

Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 6

Daintree & Port Douglas

We 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...

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