North Queensland Escape with Val Henry 8 Days / 7 Nights
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North Queensland Escape With Val Henry AWAY WTH A 8 Days / 7 Nights DIFFERENCE Tour Departs: Tuesday 12 October - Tuesday 19 October, 2021. Day 1. Tue 12 Oct: Brisbane - Cairns Lunch & Dinner After our morning flight from Brisbane we are met by our coach captain on arrival at Cairns airport. We make our way to Limberlost Garden Centre for our lunch stop before we see the Barron Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station and the Surprise Creek Falls. We then make our way back to Cairns for a short city highlights tour including St Monica’s Cathedral. After this time touring, it’s then time to check in to our hotel before enjoying dinner in the restaurant. Overnight Cairns: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Day 2. Wed 13 Oct: Kuranda Breakfast & Dinner After breakfast this morning we make our way to Freshwater Station and board the Kuranda Scenic Rail, a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls. Rising from sea level to 328m, the journey to Kuranda passes through World Heritage protected tropical rainforest, waterfalls and into the awesome Barron Gorge. We arrive at Kuranda Village and explore the Heritage Markets, Art and Craft Galleries, and shops and cafés to purchase own lunch. This afternoon we commence the return leg of our journey on board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. This takes us 7.5kms over the top of the rainforest whilst taking in the stunning panoramic views from the city of Cairns all the way out to the glittering waters of the Coral Sea. Hop off at the Skyrail’s two mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, and take a walk around the forest floor on board-walks. Stop at the scenic look-outs and learn about this diverse area at the state of the art Rainforest Interpretation Centre. Our Skyrail experience is complete when we disembark at Smithfield Station and make our way back to our hotel for dinner. Overnight Cairns: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Day 3. Thu 14 Oct: Paronella Park - Australian Platypus Park Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Another exciting day is ahead as we head south past Innisfail with a stop at the Australian Sugar Industry Museum. We continue to the fascinating Paronella Park which was developed in the 1920’s and 1930’s by Spanish immigrant Jose Paronella, an early eco-tourism operator. This park was ‘lost’ for 45 years and rediscovered in 1993, but it wasn’t until 2009 that a full restoration was completed. The park is powered entirely by the flow of the Mena Creek Falls. Our tour includes the story of Jose Paronella’s dream, is a unique piece of Australia, and is well worth the visit! Following our visit which includes lunch at the Café on the Deck, our return journey back up to Cairns takes us via the scenic Millaa Millaa Falls and Australian Platypus Park at Tarzali Lakes. We then make our way into Atherton which will be our home base for two nights while we explore this beautiful tablelands area. After check-in there will be time to rest before enjoying dinner in the motel. Overnight Atherton: Atherton Motel Day 4. Fri 15 Oct: Atherton Tablelands - Herberton Village Breakfast & Dinner Our day begins after an early breakfast, taking a scenic drive through the beautiful Atherton Tablelands situated between the Bellenden Ker Range and the Great Dividing Range. This fertile plateau contains some of the most beautiful ancient rainforests with lakes, waterfalls, rivers and spectacular national parks. QLD: PO Box 1715 Noosaville BC QLD 4566 | VIC: PO Box 1137 Mildura VIC 3502 Freecall: 1800 034 439 | E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tradetravel.com.au | ABN: 91 061 591 375 Day 4. Continued: First stop is at Lake Barrine, a prehistoric volcano cone now a deep lake filled with the freshest of spring water and home to the twin Kauri pines and the giant Red Cedar tree. After morning tea in the Teahouse we take a Rainforest and Wildlife Cruise to see one of the most complex and amazing rainforest eco-systems in the world. We then visit the famous Giant Curtain, Cathedral Fig Tree and delightful village of Yungaburra with its charming cafés, award winning restaurants, arts and crafts galleries plus its 18 heritage-listed buildings - making it the biggest National Trust village in Queensland. Next stop is at the Historic Village Herberton which is like stepping back in time. The village has over 50 original buildings that date from its foundation years. Strolling through the village gives a sense of being in a real township complete with chemist, school, bank, grocery store, frock salon, toy shop mechanic, jail and lots more. The Bakerville Pub “Tearooms” provides the perfect spot to buy some lunch. After another wonderful day we journey to Atherton for our overnight stay and enjoy dinner in the motel. Overnight Atherton: Atherton Motel Day 5. Sat 16 Oct: Mossman Gorge - Daintree - Cape Tribulation Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today after breakfast and check out we begin the journey north along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive to Mossman Gorge. We enjoy morning tea at Mossman Gorge Centre before a guided walk in the rainforest of the gorge. Next is a 1 hour Daintree River Cruise soaking in the unique environment which is abundant with wildlife including Saltwater Crocodiles. A tropical BBQ lunch is included at a private rainforest location before visiting the renowned Cape Tribulation Beach, named by Captain Cook. It’s then time to check in to our Daintree Rainforest accommodation where there will be time to freshen up before drinks at own cost and dinner in the open air “On the Turps” Bar and Restaurant. Evenings in this restaurant are very special and what more spectacular way to end the day than listening to the wild nightlife come alive in the heart of the Daintree. Ponder the day just gone or those ahead, surrounded by the smells and sight of the dark night here at the Lodge. Candles and flaming torches set the scene for a wonderful evening. The Head Chef Andrew will delight with his cuisine as we sit back enjoy a cool drink and let the lodge team do the rest for an evening to remember. Overnight Cape Tribulation: Daintree Rainforest Heritage Lodge Day 6. Sun 17 Oct: Cape Tribulation - Port Douglas Breakfast & Dinner Today we start the day with the smell of fresh bread and home-made jams drifting from the kitchen as we sit and enjoy the rainforest as our backdrop whilst enjoying a complimentary continental tropical breakfast. The open air restaurant which sits on the edge of Cooper Creek with the rainforest enveloping us, is as idyllic as it is tranquil. Jungle Perch and catfish share the creek with the fresh water turtles and birds high in the canopy. Following breakfast we checkout and begin our journey to Port Douglas. The rest of the day in Port Douglas is at your leisure. Take a walk along Four Mile Beach or make your way to the shops along the Macrossan Street shopping precinct or visit the Sunday markets (open till 2pm). Tonight we enjoy dinner at the Salsa Bar and Grill. Overnight Port Douglas: Oaks Port Douglas Day 7. Mon 18 Oct: Port Douglas - Cairns Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Today we check out from the hotel and make our journey back to Cairns. As we travel back along the coastline we make a stop at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. We enjoy free time to explore the park, including the unique eco experience of the Wetlands cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands - the domain of the saltwater crocodile. Explore the rest of the park with its abundance of wildlife including water birds, turtles, wallabies, koalas, and cassowaries. See the notorious head shake and death roll of a huge crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show and take the opportunity to hold a crocodile for a photo (own expense). Discover the world’s most venomous snakes at the Snake Show. We then travel onto Palm Cove for our lunch at the O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill. We continue onto Northern beaches of Cairns, with short stops at both - Trinity Beach and Yorkeys Knob. We then make our way into Cairns for check in. We enjoy dinner tonight at the Dundee’s Restaurant, located on the Marina with views of the Trinity inlet and surrounding mountainside. Overnight Cairns: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort Day 8. Tue 19 Oct: Cairns - Brisbane Breakfast This morning we have the morning at leisure before we check out and transfer to the Cairns airport for our homeward flight after a wonderful time away in tropical North Queensland with Trade Travel. Discovering North Queensland Tour Highlights: Barron Gorge Hydroeclectric Power Station; Cairns touring; Kuranda Scenic Rail; Kuranda Village - Heritage Markets; Art & Craft Galleries, Shops & Cafés, Rainforest Board-walk Walk Trail; Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; Australian Sugar Industry Museum; Paronella Park; Atherton Tablelands - Lake Barrine Rainforest & Wildlife Cruise; Historic Village Herberton; Giant Curtain, Cathedral Fig Tree; Heritage Village of Yungaburra; Millaa Millaa Falls; Australian Platypus Park; Guided Walk Mossman Gorge; Wildlife Daintree River Cruise; On the Turps Bar & Restaurant; Cape Tribulation Beach; Port Douglas Shopping or Sunday Markets, Dinner Salsa Bar & Grill; Palm Cove; Northern Beaches; Dundee’s Waterfront Restaurant plus more. Tour Price Includes: • Return flights from Brisbane to Cairns • Luxury coach travel • 7 nights quality accommodation • Breakfast, lunch & dinner as per itinerary (18 meals) • All entry fees, attractions, cruises & guides as per itinerary $3325.00 per person Twin Share (Single Supplement $795.00) Tour cost based on minimum 20 pax The tour prices valid for travel in 2021.