The Whitsundays & The Great Barrier Reef
Renowned around the world for its superb sailing waterways, the Whitsundays will dazzle the visitor with its rich blue sea and 74 tropical islands. It's a visual delight with aquamarine blue waterways merging with clear blue skies on a fine day. 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
Overnight rail travel in on the Tilt Train
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
Sunday - Cairns
Depart Cairns aboard the Tilt Train to the Whitsundays. Overnight: Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach.
Monday - Cairns to Whitsunday Magic
Join a 3-night Whitsunday Reef cruise aboard a nostalgic three-masted deluxe schooner with Southern Cross Sailing Adventures. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (D)
Tuesday - Whitsunday Magic
Cruise the warm waters of the Whitsunday’s to the Outer Reef of the Great Barrier Reef. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (B, L, D)
Wednesday - Whitsunday Magic
Continue your cruise of the Whitsunday’s with plenty of time to explore the islands and reef. Overnight: Whitsunday Magic (B, L, D)
Tuesday - Whitsunday Magic to Airlie Beach
Arrive back to Airlie Beach this afternoon.
Schedule and Fares
Prices are per person. Valid for travel April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008
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
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
Rail News & Updates
To step aboard The Australian rail system is to step into a different world, a world “down under,” as it is fondly described. Ride on rails that will bring you a journey filled with rugged terrain, luxury, and overall warmth that can be found nowhere else on the planet.
Sunday - Cairns 
Monday - Cairns to Whitsunday Magic 
Tuesday - Whitsunday Magic
Wednesday - Whitsunday Magic
Tuesday - Whitsunday Magic to Airlie Beach 
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