Airlie Beach to Cairns 6 Days / 5 Nights from $1469 Email this Page to a Friend!     Duration: 6 days, 5 nights   Accommodations: Premier Hotels, Key Locations   Tour Code: TQ6 Highlights: Airlie Beach, Daydream Island, Townsville, Mission Beach, Millaa Millaa Falls, Cairns, Kuranda, Green Island, Port Douglas   Description Discover the Tropical North of Queensland with 6 days as you travel from Daydream Island to Cairns. Cruise the Whitsundays, swim the Great Barrier Reef and visit the beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls.     Itinerary   Day 1 Thur. Airlie Beach, Cruise to Daydream Island. Arrive and meet tour then continue to stunning Airlie Beach, our gateway to the 74 idyllic islands of the Whitsunday Passage. We cruise to Daydream Island, part of the World Heritage, listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and described as the jewel of the Whitsunday Islands. This is one of Australia's most enticing destinations, an archipelago of green islands lying in rich blue tropical waters. Two Night Stay: Daydream Island Resort and Spa. Day 2 Fri. The Whitsundays, Daydream Island. Today explore other nearby Whitsunday islands or relax on Daydream's secluded beaches. The more energetic can discover the island's rain forest and colorful native birdlife. Perhaps wade out from the shore to snorkel the fringing reefs, head out on the water on a windsurfer or catamaran, or simply unwind on the beach. Perhaps try out the mini golf course, lagoon, style swimming pools and spas, gymnasium, sauna, tennis courts, plus Australia's most scenic outdoor movie cinema. Be as active or as laid, back as you like (own expense). Day 3 Sat. Daydream Island, Whitsundays, Townsville, Cardwell, Mission Beach. This morning we return to the mainland and head to Townsville, North Queensland's largest city. We continue along the coastline traveling between mountains with tropical vegetation and sandy beaches beside clear waters. Our destination today is Mission Beach, a region of unspoilt rain forests and wide beaches, and a relaxed yet vibrant beachfront township which provides an idyllic overnight stay. Here two World Heritage, listed areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest, converge to create a pristine environment, the only place in the world where two World Heritage areas meet. Stay: Mission Beach, Castaways on the Beach Resort, next to the beach. Day 4 Sun. Millaa Millaa Falls, Curtain Fig Tree, Cairns, Farewell Dinner. We climb the high tablelands of Atherton for great views of the North Johnstone River. Visit beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree where the host tree has been subsumed. There is time to explore the volcanic Lake Barrine, filled with cool, crystal, clear water, surrounded by tropical highland rain forest (optional cruise available). We then journey to Cairns, you can choose to travel aboard the Skyrail Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway (own expense) or by coach. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore this tropical city. Tonight dine with your new, found friends at our special Farewell Dinner at Tjapukai by Night, discover the Dreamtime and be an interactive part of an ancient corroboree (dance). Then be led along a flame, lit pathway to a dinner banquet of the region's best food. Two Night Stay: Cairns, Mercure Harbourside Hotel, overlooking Trinity Bay. Day 5 Mon. Cairns, Green Island. This morning join a cruise to beautiful Green Island, a coral cay located on the Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a beautiful tropical island surrounded by a magnificent coral reef, which shelters colorful marine life. Explore the white sandy beaches, enjoy safe swimming all year round in the warm waters and embark on self, guided snorkeling trails. Here spend the morning snorkeling offshore among the colorful coral and tropical fish. Or, for a different perspective, you can join a glass, bottom boat tour and watch the changing coral formations as you float by. Later return to Cairns for an afternoon at leisure or you can extend to a full day on Green Island and the reef. Day 6 Tue. Port Douglas, Coral Coast. This morning enjoy one of Australia's greatest coastal drives to Port Douglas. On arrival at this resort town, enjoy some free time to explore. Perhaps wander the palm, fringed beaches with an opportunity to visit Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can wander through four different and unique environments that depict over 180 species of the surrounding rain forest, wetlands, woodlands and grasslands (own expense). Explore the beautiful coastal resort town of Palm Cove. We return to Cairns at approximately 4.00 p.m. where your tour concludes.     Departure Dates:   2008 Call 1-800-788-0829 for more departure dates       Pricing per person Double Single Room Only $1469 $1779 Room, Including Breakfast (x5), Dinner (x1) $1589 $1899

What's Included          Sightseeing Highlights Cruise to Green Island, a coral cay Discover Mission Beach Explore Port Douglas Enjoy two nights on idyllic Daydream Island Explore the Whitsunday Islands   Outstanding Accommodation Stay at Castaways on the Beach Resort, Mission Beach Stay two nights in tropical Cairns at the Mercure Harbourside Hotel, overlooking Trinity Bay.   Finest Dining 5 hot breakfasts 1 Feature Dinner in Cairns