DEPARTS DAILY:

Day 1. Arrive Cairns. Upon arrival you will transferred to your hotel as chosen below.

Day 2. Rainforest, Kuranda & Aboriginal Experience. Board the Kuranda train for a scenic ride to Kuranda, famous for its markets. Travel into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. Enjoy an Aussie barbecue lunch and an authentic aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a "Dreamtime" walk with an aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang! You will also see and touch Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos Glide over the lush canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and stop at the rainforest interpretive centre. Coach transfer back to your accommodation. L

Day 3. Great Barrier Reef Experience. This morning enjoy a beautiful scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas where you will board the Quicksilver wavepiercing catamaran to enjoy an outer reef experience. Relax and enjoy the coral viewing or you may wish to try snorkelling/scuba diving (extra cost). Return to Port Douglas where you will be transferred to your hotel. L

Day 4. Port Douglas at leisure. A free day for you to relax or take part in many of the options available: diving, fishing, golfing, etc.

Day 5. Cape Tribulation. Travel by air conditioned 4WD across the crocodile infested Daintree River to Cape Tribulation National Park. During the day rainforest guided walks will allow time to photograph the natural beauty of the Rainforest. Late afternoon you will be transferred back to your Cairns hotel. L

Day 6. At leisure. Another full day for you to relax and enjoy this wonderful part of Australia.

Day 7. Cairns to next stop. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport.

Day 1: Arrive Cairns

On arrival at Cairns Airport transfer to your hotel in Port Douglas (flights anytime, airfare not included). The remainder of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Rydges Reef Resort (standard), Radisson Treetops Resort (first class) or Sheraton Mirage (deluxe), Port Douglas, 3 nights.

Day 2: Great Barrier Reef

Cruise out to Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. View magnificent coral and sealife through the windows of a special sub-sea vessel. There is the opportunity for swimming and snorkelling over the colourful reef (equipment provided). (BL)

Day 3: Cape Tribulation

Visit the Daintree Environmental Centre. Here an expert guide will take you on a boardwalk. Continue to Cape Tribulation, with time to walk along the beach. Later, stop for lunch in a rainforest setting. Enjoy the panoramic views from Alexandra Lookout before recrossing the river. Join a guided cruise on the Daintree River and keep your eyes peeled for the fearsome saltwater crocodile. (BL)

Day 4: Dunk Island

Depart Cairns and travel to Mission Beach. Cruise out to Dunk Island, Australia's most beautiful rainforest island. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to explore the island. Accommodation: Banfield Unit (standard), Garden Cabana (first class) or Beachfront Unit (deluxe), Dunk Island. (BD)

Day 5: Dunk Island Cairns

After breakfast return to the mainland. You will be transferred to Cairns. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Rydges Plaza (standard), The Oasis Resort (first class) or Cairns International (deluxe), Cairns, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6: Kuranda

Board the famous Kuranda train and journey to Kuranda. There is time to stroll through the famous Kuranda Markets. Return on the Skyrail Cableway above the canopy of the rainforest. Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about this ancient culture. (B)

Day 7: Depart Cairns

You will be transferred to Cairns Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare not included).(B).