Come Walkabout - Cairns

THE HOTEL CAIRNS
PLANTATION STYLE HOTEL
MODERN ROOMS
BUFFET BREAKFAST INCLUDED
COMPLIMENTARY SMART CAR
MICHAELMAS CAY CRUISE
SEMI SUBMERSIBLE TOUR
REEF CRUISE
5 STAR BUFFET LUNCH
INCLUDES SEAFOOD
SEABIRD SANCTUARY
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON CRUISE HOME
TOUR THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS
PARONELLA PARK
SPANISH CASTLE RUINS
BRAND NEW MAMY CANOPY WALKWAY
MAGNIFICENT VIEWS
MILLAA MILLAA FALLS
LAKE BARRINE
POPULAR WATERFALLS CIRCUIT

It's time to rebalance and refresh. Come ‘walkabout’ and explore World Heritage-listed wilderness, dive with technicolour fish and discover the Far North's unpredicatble beauty.

Package Inclusions:

• 4 Nights at The Hotel Cairns
• Luxury Sail to Michaelmas Cay
• Tablelands & Waterfalls Experience
• Complimentary use of a Smart Car
• $10 Breakfast Vouchers

Your itinerary is as follows:-

Day One: Arrive into Cairns, check into The Hotel Cairns

Superbly positioned in the central business district of Cairns, The Hotel Cairns is a beautiful, modern, plantation style hotel is the classic accommodation of choice in Tropical North Queensland.

Its architectural profile and exterior facade is one of the most beautiful examples of Queenslander heritage style, and is a popular talking point among many of the hotel’s visitors and guests.

Privately owned and operated by an Australian family, The Hotel Cairns is thoroughly modern, but with an appealing touch of classical Queensland style, guest rooms present cool marble floors, terracotta tiles, elegant and functional fittings and luxurious linens.

The Planatation Rooms occupy the ground and first floor levels and are fully equipped hotel style rooms available in either 2 king single beds or 1 king size bed configuration.

Guestroom Facilities 

• Molton Brown Toiletries
• Luxurious Linen & Towels
• Well Lit Desk Area
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Air Conditioning
• Flat Screen Televisions
• Hair Dryer
• DVD/CD Player
• Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Direct Dial Telephones
• 54 Complimentary Satellite TV Channels
• Bath/Shower
• Bathrobes & Slippers

Day Two: Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay

Set Sail aboard a five star catamaran and enjoy a  premier reef cruise with Ocean Spirit to Michaelmas Cay.

What makes it Great?

• Birdwatchers Paradise
• Easy snorkelling for beginners
• Yummy Seafood lunch
• Exciting Semi-Sub coral viewing tour
• Live musical entertainment
• Complimentary glass of champagne

Michaelmas Cay is a picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds ... one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere.

First time snorkellers and non swimmers can learn how to snorkel from the shallows of the cay. If you would like to learn more about the reef, a complimentary guided snorkel tour is available on the Michaelmas Cay tour.

Here you can snorkel easily off the shores of a coral cay and see the prettiest, colourful clam gardens and coral as well as beautiful tropical fish.

The semi-submersible tour is great a great way to experience and learn about reef with expert comentary by a Marine Biologist

Tour Inclusions:

• Four full hours on the reef
• Return coach transfers
• Morning refreshments
• Superb hot & cold buffet
  (includes seafood)
• Afternoon tea
• Snorkelling demonstrations and tuition
• Use of all snorkelling equipment
• Use of flotation vests
• Informative Semi-submersible tours
• Guided bird tours
• Live musical entertainment
• Complimentary glass of sparkling wine
• High crew to guest ratio (1:9) 
• Informative ecological presentations by our qualified marine biologists

Day Three: MaMu Canopy Walk, Paronella Park & Tablelands

Enjoy the spectacular Eco-certified scenic Tablelands Tour viewing Lake Barrine, the Curtain Fig Tree, Waterfalls Circuit, World Heritage Rainforests, Paronella Park and Australian wildlife.

Departing the Cairns'coast, your tour ascends the mightly Lamb Range providing panoramic views of the Mulgrave River Valley from Heale's Lookout. The high elevation Southern Tablelands rainforests are vastly different to coastal rainforest surrounding Cairns and support a wide variety of wildlife, many being unique to the Tablelands.

Enjoy freshly baked scones and morning tea before boarding the first morning cruise on the calm waters of the extinct volcanic crater, Lake Barrine. Be the first cruise in the morning to view the Lake's abundant wildlife and marvel at the vibrant, old growth World Heritage listed rainforest surrounding Lake Barrine whose deep waters are filled by crystal clear rainwater. Back on land a short walk reveals the Twin Kauri Pine Trees - amongst Australia's largest trees, these 1000 year old forest giants are relics of the past.

Your experienced Cairns tours driver/guide will escort you along boardwalks to the ancient Giant Curtain Fig Tree - an amazing accomplishment of nature! The surrounding forest is also home to the elusive and shy Lumholz Tree Kangaroos.

Then commence a tour of the Waterfalls Circuit . Each of the waterfalls is unique and is viewed from a different aspect. All waterfalls flow in abundance all year round!

Commencing with world-famous Millaa Millaa Falls (featured in many commercial television advertisements and films where a quick swim is possible) and then drive along quaint country farming roads and rich dairying pastures. Relax and enjoy the serenity whilst enjoying an excellent two course lunch, which is served outdoors in a private gazebo situated atop of Mungalli Falls, which are the Tableland's tallest falls.

After lunch arrive at the Ma Mu Rainforest Canopy Walkway and Tower. From the canopy walk you will take in the enormity of this majestic landscape including the North Johnstone River. Stand high in the rainforest with both spectacular viewing platforms and tower canopy views of the remote wilderness.

Descending the range, you arrive at multi award wining Paronella Park where you will be escorted by the park's knowledgeable guide. Commencing with a private, leisurely tour of the National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins. There is free time to view the museum and the remains of North Queensland's first hydro-electric plant which Jose Paronella built on the beautiful Mena Creek - feed the fish and the turtles below the Falls.

Your tour concludes with a scenic drive home passing Mt Bellenden Ker and Mt Bartle Frere two of Queensland highest mountains

Tour Inclusions:

• Experienced Naturalist Guide
• Crater Lake Barrine and wildlife cruise
• Morning Devonshire Tea
• Twin Kauri Pine Trees
• Giant Curtain Fig tree in rainforest
• Waterfalls Circuit
• Excellent 2 course lunch
• Ma Mu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
• Paronella Park Heritage Gardens
• Mena Creek Falls
• Afternoon Tea/coffee
• Small group, luxury air-conditioned coach
• Cairns accommodation pick-up and return

Day Four: Free Day - Why not take a Smart Car and explore the region at your own pace?

Day Five: Check out from The Hotel Cairns, depart Cairns refreshed and inspired.

PLEASE NOTE: Meals (except breakfast vouchers & those stated in the tours) are not included. Airport transfer is not included.

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