Travel from Hamilton Island to Cairns on AAT Kings’ escorted 8 day Tropics & Reef seeing Townsville, Port Douglas & The Great Barrier Reef with time to snorkel

Tour code QHC
8 days
Priced from A$2495
Premium Escorted
Departs from Hamilton Island, finishes at Cairns

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• Stay on beautiful Hamilton Island
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island
• See the animals at Billabong Sanctuary
• Stop at Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree in the Atherton Tablelands
• Cruise on tranquil Lake Barrine
• Stroll along Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas
• Discover the Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkel or watch the fish swim by in the Underwater Observatory
• Travel on the Kuranda Railway to the village of Kuranda
• Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest
• Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) (B)

Lunch (1) (L)

Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)

Hotel Dinners (3)

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers
  (Day 1 from Hamilton Island Airport – flights to arrive prior to5.00pm;
  Day 8 to Cairns Airport – flights to depart anytime)
• Hotel porterage included

Day 1 Tue: Hamilton Island

On arrival on Hamilton Island you will be transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet your Tour Director and enjoy a welcome drink, followed by a barbecue dinner at the Yacht Club overlooking the marina.

Accommodation: Reef View Hotel – Coral Sea View Rooms, Hamilton Island, 2 nights. (HD)

Day 2 Wed: Hamilton Island

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Hamilton Island. Tonight is free for independent dining at one of the many restaurants available on the island. (B)

Day 3 Thu: Townsville

Head north to Townsville. Enjoy a guided tour of Billabong Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, Townsville. (B)

Day 4 Fri: Atherton Tablelands

Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree in the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy a guided cruise on Lake Barrine, before making our way to Port Douglas.

Accommodation: Radisson Treetops Resort, Port Douglas, 2 nights. (B)

Day 5 Sat: Port Douglas

A full free day in Port Douglas awaits you today. There is an opportunity to explore the World Heritage Rainforest, enjoy a walk along Four Mile Beach or just sit back and relax by the pool. (B)

Day 6 Sun: Great Barrier Reef

Join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. Go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided).

Accommodation: The Oasis Resort, Cairns, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 7 Mon: Kuranda

Board the Kuranda train and journey to Kuranda. Time to wander through the colourful Kuranda Markets. Later, board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the Barron Gorge National Park.
Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. (B)

Day 8 Tue: Depart Cairns

Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Rail Journeys

Why not add a journey aboard The Sunlander or Tilt Ttain to this tour? Please ask for details at time of booking.

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

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