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Download Itinerary 14 Day Cape York, Reef & Outback Cairns Bamaga,QLD Daintree National Park Cape Tribulation,QLD Cooktown Great Barrier Reef,QLD Port Douglas Mount Isa Longreach,QLD Winton,QLD Let Us Inspire You FROM $6,999 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE Book Now TOUR ITINERARY The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 1 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Destination Cairns Meals included Hotel 4 Park Regis City Quays, or similar Welcome to Cairns! On arrival, make your way to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore Cairns at your own pace. Check in & arrival information A taxi or Uber from Cairns airport to your accommodation costs approximately $15 per car. Hotel check in is at 2pm. Should you arrive earlier than this, hotel staff will do all possible to check you in as soon as possible. If your room is not available before check-in time, you are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area. DAY 2 Cairns Bamaga Tip of Australia Bamaga Destination Cairns Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4 Park Regis City Quays, or similar Gear up for a spectacular day as you travel by air and 4WD to the northernmost point of Australia. At the appropriate time, make your way to Cairns airport to meet your pilot and guide for the day. Today’s activities are designed to show you the highlights of Cape York, both from the air and by 4WD. Your scenic flight to Bamaga from Cairns is low level, covering approx. 1100 kms of remote and spectacular reefs, rainforests and outback. You will see parts of Cape York which are inaccessible by vehicles, such as Cape Melville, the silica sands of Cape Flattery, Bathurst Heads, Princess Charlotte Bay and the Flinders Islands Group. The 4WD section of the tour takes you to Australia's Northernmost beach - Frangipani Beach- via the Lockerbie Scrub and a pocket of Northern Rainforest. From Frangipani Beach you walk approximately 1000 metres to the Tip of Cape York - you finally made it! You are now standing on the northernmost tip of the continent. On return to Cairns airport, please make your way to your accommodation. DAY 3 Destination Cairns Meals included Hotel 4 Park Regis City Quays, or similar Today is yours at leisure to further explore what Cairns and the Tropical North has to offer. Choose from our range of optional tours, or spend the day relaxing by the pool. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 2 TOUR ITINERARY OPTIONAL TOUR - 30 MIN REEF SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT The World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef is the largest natural wonder of the world and the 30 Minute Reef Scenic provides the perfect snapshot. Be amazed by its extraordinary size, palette of striking blue hues, coral formations and views of Green Island, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Sand Cay – three of the most striking sand islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Sightings of local marine life including turtles and manta rays are also possible – and if you’re lucky, in the winter months, even whales! Includes: Complimentary transfers from Cairns accommodation, 30 min helicopter flight, tea and coffee OPTIONAL TOUR - KURANDA RAIL, RAINFORESTATION & SKYRAIL Enjoy a historical rail journey to Kuranda, enjoying breathtaking views across the cane fields of Cairns, to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival in Kuranda, it’s time to explore this fascinating village. The Heritage Markets operate 7 days a week and are full of colourful and interesting arts and crafts. You might also like to visit Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (own expense). Your Kuranda Boarding Pass also offers discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions. At the specified time, your shuttle coach will transfer you to Rainforestation, set in 40 hectares of lush gardens and tropical rainforest, where a number of unique attractions await you. Board the unusual amphibious Army Duck for a different look at the rainforest. Also included in your tour is the Koala & Wildlife Park. The shuttle bus will then take you back to Kuranda. Enjoy your 7.5km journey over and through the World Heritage protected Rainforest. Your Boarding Pass is your ticket for this iconic rainforest experience that includes time at both Red Peak and Barron Falls stations. Explore rainforest boardwalks and lookouts and the Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Complimentary guided boardwalk tours are offered throughout the day at Red Peak Station. Afterwards, board your transfer back to your hotel. Departs at approx 8am Concludes at approx 5.30pm The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 3 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 4 Cairns Daintree Cape Tribulation Cooktown Destination Port Douglas Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4 Bay Villas Resort, or similar Start your day by travelling between the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Cross the Daintree River via cable ferry before we make our way to the renowned Cape Tribulation beach for morning tea. Cape Tribulation was named by Captain Cook as ‘here our troubles began’ as their ship was damaged on the reef here. Continuing our journey north through the ancient Daintree Rainforest, we hit the 4WD-only Bloomfield track and navigate creek crossings and steep mountain ranges as your experienced driver-guide shares stories and history of this unique region. Enjoy a stop for lunch at the famous Lions Den Hotel; one of Queensland’s oldest and most iconic pubs, built in 1878- this is a true Aussie experience! Arrive in historic Cooktown in the early afternoon; where Captain Cook landed in 1770 and stayed for 7 weeks to repair their ship. First stop is Grassy Hill Lookout which offers panoramic views of Cooktown, the Coral Sea & Endeavour River - you will need your camera here! We make our way into town for a driver-guided tour of the historic foreshore walk, where your guide will enlighten you on the history and scenery of this frontier town. Afterwards, settle in for the drive to Port Douglas, your next destination on this Tropical Queensland adventure. DAY 5 Destination Port Douglas Meals included Hotel 4 Bay Villas Resort, or similar Today is free for you to simply relax and enjoy Port Douglas, or take on any of the below optional activities. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 4 TOUR ITINERARY OPTIONAL TOUR - DAINTREE DREAMING - ABORIGINAL ART AND CULTURE Experience the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people on this immersive tour. Join an interactive art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley where you will learn how their stories are shared through art, as well as paint your own canvas to take home. Learn about the ancient Aboriginal ‘highways’ that run through the region on the way to Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre; the gateway into the ancient Daintree rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Experience a traditional welcome to country smoking ceremony as you arrive before a delicious lunch. After lunch, embark on an interpretive walk through the ancient Daintree rainforest with an Aboriginal guide. Note: Requires a low-medium level of fitness. Tour may operate in reverse. Tour departs - approx 9am Tour concludes - approx 5.00pm OPTIONAL TOUR - THE OUTBACK TASTING TOUR This boutique food and wine experience will have you tasting some of the best food and wine that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer. We will take you through a variety of contrasting landscapes, from lush rainforest to stunning ochre savannah plains. The rich volcanic soil allows farmers to grow many and diverse crops from Bananas, coffee, sugar cane, avocados, mangoes, macadamia nuts, citrus and more which you will learn about as we taste our way around the regions ‘Food Bowl'. Sit back and relax, take in the beautiful views as we take you on a fascinating and tasty journey through another gem of Far North Queensland. Tour departs - approx 7 to 8am Tour concludes - approx 5.30pm Tour includes - return airport transfers, 3 course tropical breakfast, lunch and all wine, cheese, coffee, chocolate and fruit tastings The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 5 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 6 Destination Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef Port Douglas Meals included Lunch Hotel 4 Bay Villas Resort, or similar Travel by Quicksilver’s 30 metre luxury sailing catamaran to the Low Isles.
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