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Scuba diving from Cape Tribulation off the Daintree Coast is a must do. The Rum Runner is a comfortable sailing catamaran that carries only 44 passengers and can take you from Cape Tribulation to the Great Barrier Reef in less than an hour for a magic day of snorkeling and/or scuba diving. Out on the reef you will see lots of brightly colored fish and corals, sting rays, giant clams, sea turtles, and even some harmless small reef sharks. Some days whales are spotted too that pass through the a |
rea on their way to breeding grounds. Rum Runner's crew will give you informative talks to help you understand and appreciate this eco system even more. Dependent on weather conditions and tides this trip will go to either Undine Reef or Mackay Reef.
Included are; morning tea, afternoon tea, a tropical buffet lunch, informative talks on marine life, snorkel gear, and pick-up and return by bus to Rainforest Hideaway. Other things like underwater cameras, chocolate bars, soft drinks, beer, hats, T-shirts etc. are available for sale on board. Wetsuits are included in the price and prescription masks are available for hire.
The Rum Runner bus will pick you up from Rainforest Hideaway around 07.50 in the morning and take you to Cape Tribulation Beach where a small tender will take you to the boat. The same bus will return you to Rainforest Hideaway around 16.30 in the afternoon. If you are a vegetarian or have any other dietary requirements please inform at the time of booking your reef trip as this will be catered for.
There is a $10.- environmental levy for protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef payable on board.
Option:
½ Day Snorkeling on a high speed craft is also available (Deduct $20.00)
Day 7 - Today you will transfer back to Cairns airport and head for the cosmopolitan city of Sydney. You will be in this iconic city for 2 nights.
Hotel – The Grace
Insiders Tip:
In Sydney you have many tour options available. The first night you show go over to the Shangri-La Hotel, up to the Blu Horizons Bar on the 36th floor. The view from here is amazing in the evening. You can see from the Blue Mountains, to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the Sydney Opera House. This is the best view in the city and it’s free (aside from your drinks…Be careful of the 10,000.00 drink!)
Day 8 - Take the day to explore the beautiful city of Sydney. Walk over to the Circular Quay and ride the ferry over to the Taronga Zoo. Take a cruise on the Sydney Harbour and learn about the history of Sydney. Take a tour of the Sydney Opera House. Walk through the rocks district. If you are here on the weekend there will be crafters set up selling their wares. If you adventurous, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge (an amazing experience!). **This tour must be pre-booked.
Day 9 - Today you will be picked up and taken to the Sydney Airport for you flight to Tasmania. You will arrive in Hobart, pick up your rental car, and have time to explore.
Rental Car – Medium Automatic for Duration of your stay. Insurance not included.
You may wish to overnight in Hobart or Drive the 1 ½ hours down to Port Arthur for your first overnight.
Day 10 – 13 - Driving through Tasmania is a wonderful adventure. Choose a journey that suits you and see the vibrant small cities, the breathtaking coastline and it’s unique wildlife. Be sure to sample the fresh produce, great wine and wonderful food along the way.
You will receive a touring map and an information guide to help you plan where to go and what to see. Freycinet National Park is a remarkable place and will perhaps be the highlight of your trip.
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Day 13 - Today you will be in Launceston (Pronounced LAWN SES TON) and have the day to explore this city. Launceston is 3 ½ hours drive from Bicheno Bay. (Just north of Freycinet National Park).
Hotel List :
Brisbane - Hotel Grand Chancellor in Brisbane is a leading 4.5 star hotel. To make your stay with us a grand experience, all the comforts and facilities you expect in a superior hotel are at your disposal. Conveniently located in a quiet area of the CBD yet only minutes from all the action of the city center. Set upon the highest point of the central city the hotel features breathtaking views of the city, mountains, river, and surrounding suburbs. A short stroll will lead you into the heart of the city, with its malls and shopping or to South Bank, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and Museum or down town to the Treasury Casino. Most rooms feature private balconies and 4.5 star facilities such as hair dryer, refrigerator, radio/alarm clock, ISD/STD telephones, heating/air-conditioning, shower/bath, colour TV, Sky, Discovery & Comedy Foxtel channels, mini bar, iron and ironing board, pay-per-view first-run movies, work desk, lamp and High Speed Broadband.
Cape Tribulation - Crouched between Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, the resort at Cape Tribulation is a truly first class retreat, combining the wonder of the natural world with the comfort of the modern. Every detail has been considered to ensure a memorable rainforest experience. In the Daintree Retreats your bathroom (with bathtub) has a private view into the lush undergrowth, and your room with its comfortable daybed is surrounded by the soothing sounds of the rainforest. Generously spacious, with polished timber floors and elegant interiors, all rooms are furnished with stylish, luxurious appointments. Daintree Retreats also feature exclusive touches such as oil burners, CD player, and air-conditioning. You'll find four-star accommodation amidst wild surrounds, offering private rainforest views with easy access to white-sand Coconut Beach itself. The complex reef systems, just metres from the beach, extend to Mackay and Undine Reefs, only 45 minutes offshore. Scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, 4WD trips, horse rides, rainforest walks, and crocodile cruises are just some of the adventures we offer.
Sydney
The Grace Hotel is an elegantly restored heritage listed, art deco, hotel located in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District. Minutes walking distance from the King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, and Chinatown it is a great location. 4 restaurants, bars and an oriental spa for pure indulgence.
Tasmania Accommodation is not included in Quotation
In Tasmania I recommend using the Innkeepers guide and the Tasmania touring map to plan your route before booking the hotels. I will book those for you separately once we develop the self drive potion of your trip. We can choose each accommodation based on location and budget.
See www.innkeeper.com.au
Port Arthur
My Recommendation is the Port Arthur Lodge
Bicheno Bay or Freycinet Lodge
Launceston - My Recommendation Leisure Inns Penny Royal Hotel was originally built in 1840 as a corn mill on the banks of the Isis River and in 1972 was transported to its present site. It was moved and rebuilt stone by numbered stone. The ensuite rooms are cozy and well appointed, exuding old world charm with modern conveniences.
Pricing from $3400.00 Per person Includes taxes and airfare from Los Angeles
This itinerary is a custom itinerary and can be customized further to suit your desires |
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