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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Cruise and Rail
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Cruise and Rail
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Unveil the natural wonders
by land and sea. Discover the secrets of the Barrier Reef - an incredible
underwater world hides just beneath the water's surface. Whether you experience
the reef by glass bottom boat, snorkelling or diving, it is a mystical world
filled with coral, marine life and vibrant tropical fish. And since a little
luxury is always imperative, premium Queenslander Class travel rounds off your
holiday in style. Australia's Great Barrier Reef cruise and rail.
What's included (for both
tours):
- 3
night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Coral Princess
- One
way travel on The Sunlander rail journey, travelling in Queenslander Class
- All
meals
- Use
of snorkelling equipment, masks and fins
- Coral
viewing & presentations by our Marine Biologists
- Access
to islands, marine and national parks
- Use
of comprehensive range of library resources
An
introductory Scuba experience for first time divers
Tour Option 1 - Ex
Cairns
Cruise to Townsville with
Coral Princess Cruises then join The Sunlander to Brisbane
Your Itinerary
Day 1
(Saturday) - This morning board your Coral Princess vessel at Cairns Trinity
Wharf for an 11.00am departure. Cruise the outer Great Barrier Reef visiting
Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay for fish feeding, snorkelling, coral viewing and
scuba diving.
Day 2
(Sunday) - Visit Coates or Nathan Reefs to further enjoy the Great Barrier
Reef. Visit Dunk Island resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk.
Day 3
(Monday) - Cruise the Family Group of Islands (the only tropical rainforest
island on the Australian coast), Hinchinbrook Channel and be our guest at
exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and
rainforest. Enjoy a Beach BBQ. Cruise the Palm Group of Islands.
Day 4
(Tuesday) - Cruise Halifax Bay, passing Magnetic Island, arriving in Townsville
at 10.00am. Time to relax in Townsville before joining The Sunlander,
travelling in Queenslander Class for your south bound rail journey to Brisbane,
departing Townsville at 3.55pm. Watch the sun set over the passing fields of
sugarcane before enjoying your superb three-course evening meal.
Day 5
(Wednesday) - Enjoy the view of these landscapes before passing through the
northern suburbs on your way to your arrival point vibrant city of Brisbane.
Tour Option 2 - Ex
Brisbane
The Sunlander from Brisbane
to Townsville then cruise to Cairns with Coral Princess Cruises
Your Itinerary
Day 1
(Sunday) - Depart Brisbane 8.55am on The Sunlander, travelling in Queenslander
Class to Townsville. Once settled into your private Queenslander Class cabin,
make your way down to the Lounge Car to meet your fellow travellers, or just
sit back and watch the passing scenery.
Day 2
(Monday) - Next morning, you will find the train surrounded by walls of
sugarcane as you pass through Home Hill and Ayr, home to Queensland's sugar
milling industry before arriving into Townsville. Arrive in Townsville at
8.20am. Overnight Townsville (own expense)
Day 3
(Tuesday) - 12.30pm board your Coral Princess vessel at Breakwater Terminal for
a 1.00pm departure. Cruise the Palm Group of Islands.
Day 4
(Wednesday) - Be our guest on our exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent
fringing reef, beach and rainforest. Enjoy a beach BBQ ashore. Cruise the
spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel and the Family Group of Islands. Visit Dunk
Island resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk.
Day 5
(Thursday) -Time to explore Nathan Reef to enjoy snorkelling, coral viewing and
scuba diving.
Day 6
(Friday) - Visit Thetford Reef for fish feeding and further time to enjoy
snorkelling, coral viewing and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Arrive
Cairns Trinity Wharf 1.30pm.
Please note that all itineraries are subject
to change.
Image courtesy of Queensland Rail