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6 Day Guided Vacation | Cairns to Hamilton Island
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Queensland Beaches & Reef
6 Day Guided Vacation
| Cairns to Hamilton Island
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Queensland Beaches & Reefs
6 Day Guided Vacation
Cairns to Hamilton Island
This sun-drenched adventure begins with a visit to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef and takes you to the lush, beach-lined rainforests of Cairns before finishing off with a trip to the pristine shores of Hamilton Island.
Why you'll love this trip:
- For a beach, island and water themed break mixed with regional Australian life
- Great for those who want a short tropical break
- Enjoy 3 different beach locations along the East Coast
- Swim amongst the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland Beaches & Reefs (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2021 – 31 Mar 2022)
Flexible Vacations
Choose your island lifestyle at Hamilton Island. Take a ferry to famous Whitehaven Beach or hike up to Passage Peak followed by a dip in the pool. You have the freedom to roam around just the way you like.
Iconic Sites
Dive into the ocean and discover the Great Barrier Reef or view the coral from a glass-bottom boat.
Time For You
Explore Cairns how you want. From exploring the night markets to wandering along the Esplanade.
Sustainable Travel
Through contributions to the Great Barrier Reef conservation through Marine Park fees you help protect the reef.
Welcome to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef! Take your time to settle into the warm weather and relaxed vibe of the tropical north. Tonight, you’ll meet your newfound friends whilst enjoying a welcome dinner at a Cairns Harbour restaurant.
Hotel: Pacific Hotel Cairns, 2 nights
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine
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. Imagine that! 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 glass bottom boat. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
From the Reef yesterday, to the Rainforest today! You’ll be dropped off at Smithton for your peaceful Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey across the canopy of Barron Gorge National Park. You’ll disembark at the Rainforest village of Kuranda with free time to explore. Your journey continues through the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforest, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree making sure to keep an eye out for the spectacular Ulysses Butterfly. Your destination for the night is Mission Beach where you’ll stay with views over the ocean. Magic!
Hotel: Castaways Resort & Spa
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning there will be time to take a walk along the shore and feel the golden sand between your toes before you depart. Your drive today takes you to Airlie Beach where the ferry will transport you to the relaxed lifestyle of Hamilton Island, on of 74 tropical islands that make up with Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life!
Hotel: Reef View Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
At Hamilton Island the day is yours to indulge and relax by the pool or on the beach – you may prefer to hire a buggy to explore the island (you’ll need your driver’s licence) or tee off in paradise against the magnificent backdrop of an azure ocean. Or perhaps the famous Whitehaven Beach beckons. Take an optional 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.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Your tour ends this morning over a relaxed breakfast with your fellow travellers. Feel free to extend your island paradise or continue along your journey.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Pacific Hotel Cairns is centrally located on the picturesque Cairns Esplanade overlooking Trinity Harbour and the Reef Fleet Terminal, the main departure point to the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. Opposite the main shopping precinct, casino and the new restaurant area, the Pacific is also a short walk to the Esplanade Lagoon with waterside boardwalks and parklands.
- Balcony or Terrace
- Wi-Fi
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Laundry facilities (Self-Service)
- Swimming Pool
Features
Castaways 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!
- Free wireless internet access
- Flat Screen TV
- Foxtel
- Clock radio
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Air-conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Hairdryer
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Iron / Ironing Board
Features
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.
- 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
Features
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- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimwear and beach towel (if swimming)
Fitness Requirements
- Low level fitness required
Dining
- 5 Full Buffet Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- 1 Lunch
Flight Information
- Day 1 - Flights to arrive by 4pm at Cairns Airport
- Day 6 - Flights to depart anytime from Hamilton Island
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