6 Day Guided Vacation
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Departs from Cairns
Returns to Hamilton Island
Priced from $2325
Twin share$2950 Single traveller
$2090 Young traveller
Departures
From 1 April 2018
$2325 adult twin $2950 single $2090 child
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Returns
From 1 April 2019
$2395 adult twin $3030 single $2160 child
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Alamanda Palm Cove Dining
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Great Barrier Reef
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Airlie Beach
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Cape Byron Light House
Soak up the sun and relax in tropical Cairns and admire the beauty of Millaa Millaa Falls. Snorkel famous Whitehaven Beach and take a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, and luxuriate in a tropical paradise on Hamilton Island.
Itinerary
1 April 2018 - 31 March 2019 ?
Welcome to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef
Day 1: Welcome to Cairns
Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an orientation tour of the laid-back tropical city. 
This evening there is an opportunity to enjoy Aussie hospitality at its best – join a local family in their home in Cairns for a Be My Guest BBQ dinner. Spend a leisurely evening enjoying an informal chat with the family and learning about life in the tropics. The open, warm and friendly nature of Australians will be there in abundance.
Day 2: Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The World Heritage listed reef is the only living organism you can see from the moon. You’ll have the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up-close (equipment provided) and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft. Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon. You have a free evening to do as you choose. Why not take a stroll along the esplanade and check out the Cairns Night Market?
Hotel: Hilton Hotel Cairns, 2 nights
Included Meals: Day 1: Be My Guest Dinner. Day 2: Breakfast and lunch
Cairns – Mission Beach
This morning you will take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway high above the canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park to Kuranda village, where there's time to explore the 'village in the rainforest' including the heritage village markets. Continue to the Atherton Tablelands where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Keep an eye out for the spectacular Ulysses Butterfly! There will be time to take a walk along the shore and feel the golden sand between your toes when you arrive in Mission Beach this afternoon.
Hotel: Castaways Resort & Spa
Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner with wine
Mission Beach – Hamilton Island & Whitehaven Beach
Day 4: Mission Beach – Hamilton Island
Travel down the coast towards tonight’s stopover in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef on spectacular Hamilton Island. You’ll visit Townsville where there’s time for a stroll along the Strand, then travel to Airlie Beach to catch the ferry to the island, one of 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life!
Day 5: Hamilton Island & Whitehaven Beach
The famous Whitehaven Beach beckons this morning. Cruise aboard a catamaran to this slice of paradise, where you can simply relax on the beach, take a swim, or get involved in some fun beach activities. Back at Hamilton Island the afternoon is yours to indulge in your own pleasures – hire a buggy to explore the island or maybe tee off in paradise against the magnificent backdrop of an azure ocean.
Hotel: Reef View Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Day 4: Breakfast and dinner with wine. Day 5: Breakfast
6 Day Guided Vacation
Tour departs from Cairns and returns to Hamilton Island
Highlights
- Enjoy a Be My Guest BBQ dinner with a local family in their Cairns home
- Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
- Skirt across the treetops on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Free time in Kuranda
- Relax in idyllic Mission Beach
- Stop at Millaa Millaa Falls & the Curtain Fig Tree in World Heritage listed rainforest
- Stay on Hamilton Island – everyone has a view over the Whitsundays from their balcony
- Tropical paradise Whitehaven Beach
- Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide
Inclusions
- Comfortable accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Dining
- Full buffet breakfasts (5)
- Lunch (1)
- Dinners with wine (2)
- Be My Guest dinner (1)
Flight Information
| Day 1 | Flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Cairns Airport |
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| Day 6 | Flights to depart anytime from Hamilton Island Airport |
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in cooler months
- Swimwear and beach towel
Ways to Save
Departures from 1 April 2018
Early Payment Discount
Save up to $235pp
Departures from 1 April 2018
Early Payment Discount – 7.5% saving
| Pay by 27 Apr 2018 | 7.5% saving | |
| Pay by 29 Jun 2018 | 5% saving | |
| Kings Club | 5% saving | |
| 2nd vacation discount | 2.5% saving | |
| Groups (5 people or more) | 5% saving | |
| Triple share | 5% saving | |
Find your applicable discounts as many discounts are combinable. More Information
Quality accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
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Hilton Hotel Cairns
34 Esplanade, Cairns QLD, 48702 nights
The Hilton Cairns hotel boasts a unique tropical setting, enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by lush gardens. The hotel offers bright accommodation with spacious bathrooms and private balconies with stunning waterfront views of Trinity Inlet, the Cairns Esplanade and blue-green mountains beyond
- Features
- Air Conditioning
- Radio
- Phone
- Private balcony
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom Amenities
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Hair dryer
- Mini Bar
- Iron / Ironing Board
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Castaways Resort & Spa
2 Pacific Parade, Mission Beach, Queensland 4852Castaways Resort & Spa is your ultimate beachfront escape in the tropics. Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, Castaways resort is the perfect destination for couples, families or groups of friends. Positioned absolute beachfront with direct access to the 14 km long beautiful, white sandy beach you have found your own tropical little paradise right here!
- Features
- Free wireless internet access
- Flat Screen TV
- Foxtel
- Clock radio
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Air-conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryer
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Iron / Ironing Board
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Reef View Hotel
12 Resort Dr, Hamilton Island, QLD 48032 nights
With large, comfortable, modern rooms, the Reef View Hotel offers a perfect getaway for couples, families or groups of friends. Spacious, comfortable and with most rooms boasting incredible sea views, the Reef View Hotel offers stylish and family-friendly Hamilton Island accommodation.
- Features
- Private balcony
- Air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Clock Radio
- Ensuite
- Bathtub and shower
- In-room safe
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- In-room Movies (fee applies)
- Wireless Internet access
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Room service
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV
- iPod connectivity
Experience more on your holiday
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Excursions for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. We understand that everyone is an individual, and have therefore allowed some free time for you to experience different types of touring. These have not been included in the tour fare as we realise they may not appeal to all people. Our selection of optional excursions include scenic flights, helicopter rides, cruises, dinners, ballooning, fishing trips, four wheel drive tours, cultural experiences, and even camel riding.
Experiences available between 1 April 2018 - 31 March 2019
Great Adventures Certified Dive - 40min (Cairns)
Adult Price: AUD 119.00 - 1 Certified Scuba Dive
If you already have a dive certification, we will provide an experienced dive guide to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety and guide you to the best sites. Proof of certification is required C-card / log book. (Certified diving is subject to availability on the day of travel.)
Great Adventures Introductory Dive (Cairns)
Adult Price: AUD 167.00
For an underwater adventure to remember, experience an introductory dive! It’s fun and no experience is necessary to take a fully supervised introductory dive. Professional and experienced instructors will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience.
Great Barrier Reef Helicopters (Cairns)
$175 adult
Take a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef - spectacular!
Bookings
The excursions can be booked through your Travel Director. You will be asked during the early part of your tour to name those that you may wish to join, as advance reservations are often necessary. Please note that occasionally weather or seasonal conditions may not permit their operation. Some also depend on a minimum number of participants and suitable time being available.
Prices
Prices indicated are Australian or New Zealand dollars
Prices are valid from 1 April 2018. Optional experience pricing is indicated in Australian dollars or New Zealand dollars depending on the country of operation and may be subject to change. Please note that reduced rates for pensioners or children may apply on some tours. Prices are inclusive of GST.
