Holiday Overview
This has got to be one of the most unique ways to enjoy the delights of Tropical Queensland In Style. Be it inland, or out to sea, your experiences will be maximised as you indulge yourself at every turn. Experience the Great Barrier Reef with a recognised Quicksilver excursion and travel to the highland region of the Atherton Tablelands to stay in the Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, set within 230 acres of forest. Your experiences won’t end as you still have the pleasure of exploring the native forest at Thala Beach Nature Reserve.
Start Cairns End Cairns
7 nights / 8 days
States visited: Queensland
Highlights;
Great Barrier Reef on a Quicksilver Excursion.
Gaze in awe at the the views at the Atherton Tablelands in Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat.
Stargaze at Thala Beach Nature Reserve.
Consider more experiences on the Kuranda Railway and/or the Daintree Rainforest
Excludes: Flights
Tropical Queensland In Style includes:
- 2 Nights accommodation in Cairns
- Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
- 7 days car hire
- 2 nights Tree House accommodation
- 3 nights accommodation Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Day 1 - Arrive Cairns
Arrive in Cairns, check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Cairns
Enjoy a day of leisure acclimatising to tropical Queensland. Ask your consultant for information on some of the many day tours and attractions available.
Staying at Shangri La Hotel
Day 3 - Cairns - Atherton Tablelands
Collect your car and venture to the Atherton Tablelands, with its breathtaking waterfalls, scenic vistas, impressive lakes, lush rainforest and rugged outback - a visit to this region promises to be one of beauty and exploration. Your home for the next two nights is the Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat.
Day 4 - Atherton Tablelands
Spend the day exploring the 230 acres of forest that comprises Rose Gums, wildlife experiences include ample birding opportunities and rare Platypus’s are often spotted. There are plenty of tracks and trails to follow through the forest, starting from a gentle 20 minutes. At the end of the day return to your treehouse and savour the views across the canopy.
Staying at Rose Gums Wilderness Resort
Day 5 - Atherton Tablelands - Port Douglas
Journey to the coast and Thala Beach Nature Reserve, just outside Port Douglas. Deluxe eco accommodation options are sensitively positioned amongst the resort’s 145-acre property. Complimentary experiences are provided for guests including nature/wildlife walks, star gazing nights, Coconut Odyssey tour and specialist talks from local experts.
Day 6 - Port Douglas
A full day at leisure to enjoy the beach and native forest at Thala Beach nature Reserve.
Staying at Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Day 7 - Port Douglas & the Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.
Staying at Thala Beach Nature Reserve
Day 8 - Port Douglas - Cairns
Take the leisurely drive back to Cairns where this self-drive itinerary concludes.
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