& Tropical North of the best Gateway to the Quicksilver 1 Outer Reef Cruise Reef Pontoon This is it. The ultimate way to see and learn about the natural living wonder of the Great Barrier Reef. Quicksilver’s multi-awarded reef cruise will take you to a spacious activity platform on the renowned Agincourt reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef of spectacular coral formations, colourful marine life and clear underwater visibility. Whether exploring in a semi-submersible or watching colourful fish dart amongst coral gardens from the underwater observatory, snorkelling with Nemo or donning a scuba tank, this cruise has the widest range of ways to experience this stunning reef world and is suited to all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Exciting optional activities include introductory and certified scuba diving, helmet diving, marine biologist snorkel tours and for a totally different perspective, scenic helicopter flights.

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Set like a jewel in the Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island – a tropical island paradise. Combined with the romance of sailing aboard Quicksilver’s beautiful 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation. From the moment Wavedancer moors in the calm waters of the island’s picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities await. Friendly crew will take you on a leisurely, informative day where island visitor numbers are limited. Discover the mysteries of marine life while snorkelling or glass bottom boat viewing. Take a guided beach walk and snorkel tour with the marine biologist or just relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella.

Island 2 Sailaway Low Isles Full Day and Afternoon Departures

Experience sailing and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef with Sailaway, on board a luxury sailing catamaran. Sailaway offers a five-star reef and island cruise to Low Isles, an idyllic Coral Cay island. Guests can choose a full day cruise or a late departure including a sunset sail back in the early evening. Enjoy personal attention from helpful friendly crew with only a small group of passengers. Relax on the white sandy beaches, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon and swim with turtles in their natural habitat. A Guided snorkel tour and glass bottom tour are offered, and a delicious buffet lunch is served on board, before sailing back to Port Douglas.

Contact your Tour Desk for bookings, information and expert local knowledge. Silversonic Dive & Snorkel Adventures Imagine entering a colourful underwater kingdom teeming with exotic marine life. Travelling aboard the luxury dive and snorkel catamaran, Silversonic, you’ll visit three different and spectacular reef sites at the renowned Agincourt ribbon reefs. This is the perfect day for adventure-minded people to revel in diving and snorkelling on the edge of Australia’s magnificent Great Barrier Reef. With a spectacular array of exclusive reef sites, each location is chosen daily for visual impact and ecological diversity. You’ll have 5 hours at the reef to enjoy unlimited adventure snorkelling and a guided snorkel tour, plus the option of up to 3 certified dives and introductory diving for first time divers. Silversonic also has a special permit allowing guests to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales if encountered. Dive & Snorkel 3 Wavelength Wavelength provides small personalised snorkelling tours to the Great Barrier Reef with no more than 48 passengers. During our 28+ years of tours, we have obtained exclusive rights to some of the very best snorkelling sites on the outer reef with great coral, fish life and visibility. Our snorkelling marine biologists take our passengers on a guided tour, explaining the many interesting intricacies of the Great Barrier Reef marine life and habitats. With 3 boat options and private charters available we believe in finding the best Great Barrier Reef experience possible for all visitors to our beautiful region. Wavelength is owned and operated by local marine biologists – we are passionate about our reef!

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Join Billy Tea Safaris for a small personalised 4WD tour to Daintree, Cape Tribulation and 4WD Bloomfield Track with maximum of 16 passengers per vehicle. Take a guided cruise on the to see crocodiles, birds and to learn about the diverse eco system where the tidal zone meets the World Heritage Rainforest. Take a guided rainforest walk to learn of ancient rainforest and maybe see a rare Southern Cassowary. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, hand feed wallabies before heading to Emmagen Creek for a fresh water swim and enjoy tasting local exotic tropical fruits and a cup of Billy Tea and damper. Take a leisurely stroll on Cape Tribulation Beach and admire the views from the photographer’s platform before making our way back home. Rainforest 4 Adventure North Australia Cooktown is one of Australia’s bucket list experiences and getting there is half the fun! Adventure North Australia operates 4WD tours to Cooktown via Cape Tribulation and the famous 4WD only Bloomfield track. If you are into history, botany, adventure, getting away from it all, seeing the rainforest and the outback, or 4 Wheel driving then this is the trip for you. You will visit the quirky Lions Den Hotel, one of Queensland’s landmark pubs. See the unique geological oddity known as Black Mountains and spectacular views of The Endeavour River and Cooktown from Grassy Hill. Our experienced driver-guides will guide you through some of the most amazing scenery and natural beauty in Australia.

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This multi-award winner and Eco-tourism accredited park is ideal for visitors who enjoy experiencing wildlife in an authentic natural setting. Located just 25 minutes south of Port Douglas. Highlights include crocodile cruises on Hartley’s Lagoon, the famous crocodile feeding shows, snake shows, cassowary feeding, wallaby and kangaroo feeding plus the only crocodile farm tours now available in . Lilies licensed restaurant serves delicious meals and great coffee. Buy your crocodile leather goods direct. Transfers and tour packages available. Koala encounter photo opportunities daily (extra cost), plus Breakfast with the Koalas, Zootastic 5™ and Reptastic 5, pre-booking essential. For those exploring the region, visitors might like to opt for the Great Australian Wildlife Experience including Hartley’s, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda (in the Heritage Markets) self-drive. Wildlife Parks 5

Wildlife Habitat The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, provides visitors with a chance to experience the Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah and Woodland environments up close. Look out for the range of birds and other wildlife that call the area home, including the southern cassowary and the world’s only breeding pair of Black-Necked Storks in captivity. You have the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and admire the endangered Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos. Join a guided tour with one of our experienced Wildlife Keepers, you can also cuddle a koala, snake or crocodile and get a photo to mark the occasion. Experience our buffet Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets in the tropical restaurant setting.

Contact your Tour Desk for bookings, information and expert local knowledge. Flames of the Forest Australia’s only rainforest dining experience, Flames is an Australian evening not to be missed. Flames features a tropics inspired menu accompanied by quality beverages set amidst the candle lit rainforest under a black silk canopy. Entwined with either an Indigenous cultural performance featuring ancient traditional storytelling, didgeridoo and song or the romantic serenade of a solo acoustic guitarist, Flames is truly food for the soul.

Sailaway Sunset Sail a Must do! Sailaway operates Sunset Sails every evening from 5.00pm – 6.30pm. Enjoy the thrill of pure sailing! Relax with an exhilarating afternoon sail on board the luxury sailing catamaran. Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the with spectacular mountain views. Welcome drink and hot and cold canapé’s included. Licensed bar available. Great ambiance and first Night class service. 6

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course Golf 7 The Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course is the finest tropical links style golf course in Australia. Rated in the top 100 public access course in the country, we offer a superb golfing experience. With a full bar and restaurant serving breakfast & lunch daily, the course is a must play for any golfing enthusiast. First Class facilities including practice range, chipping and putting greens. Green Fees include electric cart. Golf club hire is also available. Book now at your tour desk to secure your tropical tee time. Mirage Country Club

Mirage Country Club is rated one of the truly great resort courses. The 6200m course is made up of 6 x par threes, 6 x par fours and 6 x par fives. The unique layout takes players through the majestic grounds of the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort for much of the front nine, whilst the back nine is fringed by a panoramic and beautiful mountain backdrop. Designed by 5 times British Open winner Peter Thomson together with renowned architect Michael Wolveridge, it is iconic to Port Douglas and Australian golf. Featuring golf bag drop off, first class hire clubs if required, and beautiful practice putting greens the clubhouse experience is world class.

Contact your Tour Desk for bookings, information and expert local knowledge. Tablelands Scenic Balloon Flight If there was ever a good reason to get out of bed early then a Balloon flight as the sun rises is it! Float over the picturesque Valley on the Atherton Tablelands. Regarded as Australia’s best Ballooning location with over 300 days of sunshine every year! Your tour includes return transfers from your accommodation, 30 minute balloon flight and exciting cross country balloon chase!

Foaming Fury - Barron River Experience Whitewater Rafting in the beautiful Barron Gorge just 45 minutes from Port Douglas. Book the Barron River half day tour and enjoy two hours of rafting on grade three rapids with our fully trained professional river guides. Fill in your day by choosing to combine this tour with ballooning, Green Island, Kuranda or many other options all in one day, with all transfers included. Adventure Min. age 12 years. 8

Visit Mossman Gorge Attractions 9 Journey into the lush rainforest of Mossman Gorge and experience the wonders of the , all the while immersing yourself in its enchanting stories and rich indigenous heritage. You’re welcomed with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony that wards off bad spirits. Your experienced Indigenous guide will demonstrate traditional plant use, identify bush food sources, show you how to make bush soap and ochre paint and provide local narrative of the rainforest. At the end of the tour enjoy traditional bush tea and damper. After your guided walk, browse the Centre’s art gallery, visit the gift shop or relax at Mayi Café. Jungle Surfing Multi-award winning Jungle Surfing takes you flying through the Daintree Rainforest on flying fox ziplines, stopping at six tree platforms with spectacular views over the treetops, down to cascading streams and out to the reef. Fun, educational, all weather & fully guided, Jungle Surfing is an eco-adventure for all ages.

Contact your Tour Desk for bookings, information and expert local knowledge. Port Douglas & Tropical North Queensland of the best Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef 10 Reef and Rainforest Kuranda Connections Kuranda – “The Village in the Rainforest” has been attracting visitors since the early 1900’s. Reef and Rainforest Connections offers a variety of world class products to this iconic destination. All options include the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which offers a fascinating journey of discovery over and through the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth and the Kuranda Scenic Rail - travelling through the awe inspiring Barron Gorge National Park. Options to include Rainforestation and Tjapukai Cultural Park are available as well as upgrades to the Gold Class service and Skyrail’s Diamond View. Skip the ticket lines with Reef and Rainforest Connections as your Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tickets are pre-allocated.

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