Island Paradise: Tour #1
6 days / 5 nights

Hamilton Island
Perfectly situated in the Great Barrier Reef, amongst the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. Also visit Hook Island, a rugged and a true wilderness island. Hook Peak, at 459 meters, is the highest mountain on the island. One of the few walking tracks leads to Butterfly Bay - named so because of its unique shape and the butterflies which swarm around its shores. Explore Australia's spectacular islands and cruise the Great Barrier Reef on this island paradise discovery.

Trip highlights and features

Overnight rail travel in Queenslander Class on the Sunlander

1 night accommodation on Hamilton Island Resort

3 night Whitsunday Sailing Cruise with all meals, snorkelling gear and lessons, guided island walks, glass bottom boat coral reef tours.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.

Most meals are included

Itinerary
Detailed day by day information

Thursday - Brisbane
Depart Brisbane aboard the Sunlander, travelling in Queenslander Class. (L, D) Overnight: The Sunlander.

Friday - Brisbane to Proserpine to Hamilton Island
Arrive this morning in Proserpine and be met by your coach transfer to Airlie Beach. Transfer to Hamilton Island. Overnight: Hamilton Island Resort

Saturday - Hamilton Island to Whitsunday Cruise
This morning is at leisure to explore Hamilton Island or simply relax by the pool. This afternoon join your 3 night Whitsunday Cruise onboard Windjammer. Your cruise takes you to Blue Pearl Bay at Hayman Island for snorkelling and overnight anchorage. Overnight: Windjammer. (D)

Sunday - Whitsunday Cruise
Explore the numerous bays and fringing reefs of Northern Hook Island. Overnight: Windjammer. (B, L, D)

Monday - Whitsunday Cruise
Sail to Nara Inlet for a hike through rainforests to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After lunch, set sail for our overnight anchorage of South Molle Island. Overnight: Windjammer. (B, L, D)

Tuesday - Shute Harbour
Hike to Mt Jeffries for a birdseye view of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Depart for Shute Harbour. Disembark at 12.00p.m. (B)

Schedule and Fares
Prices are per person. Valid for travel April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008

1 Adult

$TBA

2 Adults

$1,799.00

Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. Packages available for bookings made April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008. For travel from April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008 and completed by March 31st, 2008. Fares valid to 31 March 2008. All prices are subject to change without notice. All fares are in Australian Dollars (AUD$). Airfares, taxes and insurance not included in above package price.

Information & Reservations
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