Reef to Rainforest: Tour #1
6 days / 5 nights

The Daintree Rainforest & The Great Barrier Reef
The Daintree Rainforest is a tropical rainforest near Daintree, Queensland, on the coast, north of Cairns in tropical far north of Australia. At around 1200 square kilometers the Daintree is Australia's largest contiguous areas of rainforest. The Daintree Rainforest contains 30% of frog, marsupial and reptile species in Australia, and 65% of Australia's bat and butterfly species. 20% of bird species in the country can be found in this area. All of this diversity is contained within an area that takes up 2% of the landmass of Australia. The rainforest is over one hundred and thirty-five million years old – the oldest in the world. Approximately 430 species of birds live among the trees, including 13 species that are found nowhere else in the world.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef structure in the world and stretches over 2,000 kilometers. It can even be seen from the Moon! Protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, this area is larger than Great Britain and harbors 400 types of hard and soft coral, sea creatures, brightly colored fish and turtles, surrounding numerous exotic islands. The colored coral expanses just below the surface of the warm, crystal clear tropical waters are home to an unbelievable array of sea life.

Trip highlights and features

3 night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard Coral Princess from Cairns to Townsville

Overnight premium rail travel aboard The Sunlander in Queenslander Class from Townsville to Brisbane

Full day at the award winning Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa

Most meals are included

Itinerary
Detailed day by day information

Saturday - Cairns/Coral Princess
This morning board your Coral Princess vessel at Cairns Trinity Wharf for an 11.00am departure. Cruise the outer Great Barrier Reef visiting Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay for fish feeding, snorkelling, coral viewing and scuba diving. Overnight: Coral Princess (D)

Sunday - Cairns/Coral Princess
Visit Coates or Nathan Reefs to further enjoy the Great Barrier Reef. Visit Dunk Island resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk. Overnight: Coral Princess (B, L, D)

Monday - Cairns/Coral Princess
Cruise the Family Group of Islands (the only tropical rainforest island on the Australian coast), Hinchinbrook Channel and be our guest at exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and rainforest for an Aussie beach BBQ. Overnight: Coral Princess (B, L, D)

Tuesday - Cairns to Brisbane
Cruise Halifax Bay, passing Magnetic Island, arriving in Townsville at 10.00am. Time to relax in Townsville before transferring to Townsville Rail Station (own expense). Board The Sunlander, travelling in Queenslander Class for your south bound rail journey to Brisbane. Watch the sun set over the passing fields of sugarcane before enjoying your superb three-course evening meal. Overnight: Onboard The Sunlander (B, D)

Wednesday - Brisbane
Enjoy the view as you pass through the northern suburbs on your way to your arrival point in the vibrant city of Brisbane. (B, L)

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

1 Adult

$TBA

2 Adults

$1,950.00

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.

Hotels and add-ons
Prices are per person. Valid for travel April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008

The Lakes Cairns Resort, Cairns

$170.00

Kuranda Classic Rail Experience

$78.00

Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove

$295.00

Frankland Island Day Cruise

$139.00

Mantra Heritage, Port Douglas

$206.00

Flames of the Forest

$195.00

Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055