Valid for travel: 14 October – 22 December 2024; 06 January – 17 April 2025; 22 April – 13 June 2025

Blockout dates: 23 December 2024 – 05 January 2025; 18 – 21 April 2025

One Bedroom Garden & One Bedroom Upper Level Apartment: 01 – 28 October 2024; 23 December 2024 – 05 January 2025; 18 – 21 April 2025
Two bedroom Apartment: 23 December 2024 – 05 January 2025; 18 – 21 April 2025

Subject to availability. Other surcharges & blockout dates may apply during peak travel periods.

Based on One Bedroom Garden Apartmentview room

Upgrade to One Bedroom Apartment (Upper Level) from $50 per personview room

Upgrade to Two Bedroom Apartment from $300 per personview room

*Airfares are not included in this package

*Down Under Cruise & Dive – Daintree & Cape Tribulation Tour Ex Port Douglas
Your Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Bloomfield Track full-day tour from Port Douglas begins with being met by your friendly accredited guide at your accommodation approximately 8:20am, depending on location.

After introductions, we drive north along the magnificent scenic coastal route along the Captain Cook Highway learning about the history of the area and admiring spectacular views of the coastline and the Azure waters of the Coral Sea.

Stop 1: Daintree Rainforest River Cruise & Morning Tea – our first stop is at the Majestic Daintree River for morning tea (tea, coffee & biscuits) before enjoying an informative guided River Cruise on the Daintree River. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best!

Stop 2: Alexandra Range Lookout – we make our way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea.

Stop 3: Guided Boardwalk and natural rainforest walk – a reasonable level of fitness is required to complete the short 1km approx. circuit with most of the trail being on a raised, timber boardwalk but with some of the trail being on rocky and uneven surfaces. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna and you will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.

Stop 4: Lunch – Enjoy lunch at a local cafe in the Daintree Rainforest region.

Stop 5: Emmagen Creek Wildlife Spotting & Swim – we will take you beyond the famous Daintree Tea Plantation, past spectacular mountains and through spectacular World Heritage Rainforest as we pass Cape Tribulation and continue along the 4WD Bloomfield Track through to pristine Emmagen Creek. Billy Tea Safaris is the only tour operator that goes to this secret Jewel in the Rainforest, and now it is time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim, in crystal clear fresh waters and without the crowds of people.

Stop 6: Cape Tribulation Beach – we then make our way to Cape Tribulation Beach after most of the crowds are gone, stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers’ platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef.’
Stop 7: Ice-cream stop – we stop for a sweet treat on the way home from your fabulous day out in the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation.

*Quicksilver – Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise ex Port Douglas
Set like a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral island that appeals to everyone. And why not, when this is everyone’s idea of a secluded tropical paradise!
Complimentary morning tea/coffee on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.
An informative Marine Biologist presentation is shown in the main cabin.

Wavedancer departs Marina Mirage for Low Isles.
A snorkelling demonstration is conducted during the journey to Low Isles.

Wavedancer arrives at Low Isles and your activities commence. The coral viewer and shuttle vessels leave for the island, and continue to run throughout the day. Your snorkelling equipment is available from the storage containers on the foredeck of Wavedancer. We recommend that you conduct all snorkelling from the island. The guided snorkelling tour operates from the island. Introductory dives operate from the back of Wavedancer.

Lunch is served aboard Wavedancer. Enjoy your tropical buffet. Bar operates throughout the day.
A guided beach and heritage trail walk is conducted by a Marine Biologist. This walk departs from the shuttle boarding area on the beach.
Last shuttle leaves the island to return passengers to the vessel. Afternoon tea is served.

Depart Low Isles for Port Douglas. Enjoy light entertainment during the return journey.
Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.

An Environmental Management Charge of $6.50 is levied on all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This charge is included in your tour.

*Wildlife Habitat Entry Pass
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas, provides visitors with a chance to experience the Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah, Woodlands and Nocturnal environments up close in an open and interactive setting.

Join the Interactive Bird Experience at 9am and 12.30pm daily, for up-close bird interaction and great photo opportunities. These activities then flow into other guided tours and talks throughout the park that are conducted by experienced Wildlife Keepers. The café, located within the picturesque Wetlands, is also open daily for snacks and light meals.

As you make your way through the five environments within the park, you will have the opportunity to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, observe cassowaries, and the Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos.

Please note Wildlife Habitat is closed Christmas Day.

Pricing
All prices are per person twin share unless otherwise stated, are in Australian dollars, are correct at the time of publication & are subject to change without notice. Flights are not included unless otherwise stated & if included, are economy class unless otherwise stated. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable.

Cancellation Charges
Please note, cancelled bookings will incur charges. Our travel service providers are entitled to impose cancellation charges, which can be up to 100% of the amount paid to them for the relevant service, regardless of whether travel has commenced. If any refunds are received from travel service providers, they will be passed on to you, less a minimum cancellation fee. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy on general terms & conditions.

`Peace of Mind Guarantee If Things Change, So Can Your Holiday
If your booking is directly impacted by any COVID-19 Government restrictions, we can offer you the option to amend or cancel your booking date up to 24 hours prior to arrival and you may be eligible for a fee-free amendment or full refund. For more details refer to the General Terms and Conditions.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. Ask your My Queensland Expert about our great value coverage options.

General Terms & Conditions
In addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined above, upon purchase, this package is subject to general terms & conditions.