Barrier Reef Islander

13 Day Premier Plus Escorted Barrier Reef Tour • Port Douglas • Dunk Island • Hamilton Island • Fraser Island

  • Travel in a small group of no more than 30 passengers
  • Tour and relax on three unique islands - Dunk, Hamilton and Fraser
Accommodation Centrally located hotels in key locations 
Tour Code CS13 
Tour Duration 13 
Group Size 30 
Style Escorted Touring - Regional Experiences 
Finest Dining Includes 21 Meals
Outstanding Places to Stay Enjoy six nights on the most idyllic Whitsunday islands

Itinerary

Enjoy the remote beaches of Dunk IslandVisit the untouched sand dunes of Fraser IslandAPT Australia Map CS13 1011 

Day 1 Tue. Cairns, Welcome Dinner

On arrival in Cairns, enjoy time at leisure to explore or relax at your hotel. This evening enjoy a special Welcome Dinner and Drinks.
Two Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina
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Day 2 Wed. Kuranda, Cairns

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway and see the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform. Ride the Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Cairns.

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Day 3 Thur. Great Barrier Reef, Freedom of Choice Touring, Dine Around Dinner

Today choose from three different cruises. Enjoy a Dine Around Dinner tonight.
Stay: Port Douglas, Sabaya Resort
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Day 4 Fri. Atherton Tablelands, Dunk Island

Explore the Atherton Tablelands, cruise Lake Barrine and walk to Millaa Millaa Falls. From Mission Beach, cruise to Dunk Island.
Two Night Stay: Dunk Island Resort
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Day 5 Sat. At Leisure on Dunk Island

Today is at leisure to explore Dunk Island.

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Day 6 Sun. Townsville, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island

Leave Dunk Island and head from Townsville to Airlie Beach. Cruise the scenic Whitsunday Passage to Hamilton Island.
Two Night Stay: Hamilton Island Resort, Reef View Hotel, guaranteed Coral Sea View Room
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Day 7 Mon. Hamilton Island, Dine Around Dinner

Enjoy time at leisure today, before a Dine Around Dinner tonight.

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Day 8 Tue. Mackay, Rockhampton

From Shute Harbour, travel to Rockhampton. Tour Henderson Park then stroll in the Botanic Gardens.
Stay: Rockhampton, Travelodge Hotel
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Henderson Park Farmstay Upgrade

Stay overnight on a cattle station, enjoying a night by the campfire and a BBQ dinner. Additional Charge. Contact Us for further details

Day 9 Wed. Fraser Island

Today travel to Hervey Bay for your cruise to Fraser Island.
Two Night Stay: Fraser Island, the award-winning Kingfisher Bay Resort
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Day 10 Thur. Freedom of Choice Touring, Bush Tucker Talk and BBQ

Choose your touring activity. This evening, enjoy a Bush Tucker Talk and Aussie BBQ dinner.

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Day 11 Fri. Australia Zoo, Brisbane

Visit Australia Zoo. Then continue onto Brisbane.
Stay: Brisbane, Royal on the Park
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Day 12 Sat. Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Farewell Dinner and Drinks

Travel via the Gold Coast and Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour.
Stay: Coffs Harbour, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
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Day 13 Sun. Coffs Harbour, Sydney

Travel through Big River country and coastal towns to Sydney, where your tour concludes.

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What's Included

APT Guaranteed Inclusions

  • Ride the Kuranda Skyrail above rainforest
  • Explore the stunning Great Barrier Reef
  • Journey through the picturesque Atherton Tablelands and cruise Lake Barrine
  • Stroll Rockhampton’s Botanic Gardens
  • Visit Australia Zoo - made famous by the ‘Crocodile Hunter’, Steve Irwin

Outstanding Places to Stay

  • Stay two nights at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina in Cairns
  • Spend a night in stunning Port Douglas

Finest Dining

  • 12 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 8 Dinners (D)
  • Enjoy a feature lunch aboard the Great Barrier Reef cruise from Port Douglas
  • Choose your restaurant in Port Douglas and on Hamilton Island
  • APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy our Bush Tucker Talk and BBQ Dinner on Fraser Island
  • Arrival and Farewell Dinner and Drinks

Other Touring Options

  • 8 Day Barrier Reef Islander Cairns to Hamilton Island, refer to tour code CS08
  • 11 Day Barrier Reef Islander Cairns to Brisbane, refer to tour code CS11
  • 13 Day Barrier Reef Islander Sydney to Cairns, refer to tour code CN13
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Tour Notes

  • Prices are per person and include all sightseeing, entrance fees, transfers, cruises, meals as specified, rail and accommodation
  • Land content only
  • At the time of making your booking, let APT’s experts secure you the best airfares available
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