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Far
north Queensland highlights diversity -
from the Great Barrier Reef and the World
Heritage listed Rainforests to the outback
plains and gorges of the Gulf Savannah.
The beautiful coastline provides an idyllic tropical
holiday location - warm seas, water sports, miles of
sandy beaches against a backdrop of mountainous
rainforest. Fringed by the Great Barrier Reef, there are
over 1,000 islands in the region, some boast
mini-rainforests and are encircled by coral reefs.
The Daintree and Cape Tribulation are made up of
tropical rainforests, deserted white beaches and
breathtaking World Heritage areas and are home to some
beautiful species of birds, plants and animals.
Complimenting the diversity of the region is the variety
of accommodation we use to design our Reef & Rainforest
journeys. From abandoned gold mines, now converted to
stylish lodgings; to tree houses on Robinson Crusoe
style islands; to luxury resorts and rainforest
bungalows the region is full of innovative places
offering welcoming hospitality.
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| 5
days / 4 nights - Thala Beach Lodge & Rose
Gums Chalets
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| Travel
the road where rainforest meets reef,
spend 2 nights on beautiful Thala Beach,
option to spend the day boating on the
Reef. Inland Rose Gum chalets overlook
the Great Dividing Range and are adjacent
to World Heritage listed rainforest.
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| 5
days / 4 nights - Tyrconnell Gold Mine & Thala
Beach Lodge
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unique experience is a stay at Tyrconnell,
an abandoned gold mine now offering
luxury accommodation, superb cuisine
and welcoming hospitality, from Thala
Beach enjoy a full day on the Barrier
Reef.
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| 6
days / 5 nights - Lizard Island |
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| Lizard
Island is one of Australia’s most exclusive,
luxurious and romantic island resorts.
Snorkel, enjoy water sports or relax
somewhere secluded with a picnic lunch
of tropical fruit & seafood.
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| 6
days / 5 nights Tyrconnell Gold Mine and
Bloomfield Lodge |
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| Explore
the diverse habitats of the far north
Queensland hinterland - from lush, coastal
rainforest to the more outback terrain
& style of Tyrconnell Mine. Combine
this journey with an island stay to
suit you?
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| 6
days / 5 nights - Wilson & Heron Island,
ex Gladstone |
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| Combine
the excitement of nature both on the
islands and in the surrounding coral
seas from 2 very different islands.
At one enjoy all the comforts of an
international resort while on the other
relax in the simplicity of your luxury
tent.
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(Closed in Feb)
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| 7
days / 6 nights Haggerstone Island
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Far, far to
the north is a truly beautiful tropical isle where
all your Robinson Crusoe fantasies play out from
home grown & fresh caught cuisine to luxury
tree house accommodations! Snorkel, dive, picnic,
bush walk, relax in a private island paradise.
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| 7
days / 6 nights - Tyrconnell Gold Mine
& Haggerstone Island |
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| Two
of Australias most unique hosted travel
options pioneering simplicity combined
with stylish luxury! Tyrconnell was
a gold mine, Haggerstone - a remote
deserted island; both now offer luxury
accommodation, superb cuisine and welcoming
hospitality.
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| 7
days / 6 nights – Silky Oaks Lodge &
Lizard Island |
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| Two
luxury resorts combined to offer a stylish
Queensland experience. Pamper yourself
with spa treatments, explore the rainforest
& the reef and relax into the chauffeured
transfers, luxury accommodation and
fine cuisine.
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| 8
days / 7 nights – Tyrconnell Gold Mine,
Thala Beach Lodge & Lizard Island
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A complete
north Queensland encounter combining the rugged
hinterland, stunning World Heritage Listed coast
and one of our most luxurious Island resorts. In
keeping with the regional contrasts are the
varying accommodation & hosting styles.
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| 9
days / 8 nights – Tyrconnell Gold Mine,
Bloomfield Lodge & Haggerstone Island
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A
combination of our unique gold mine experience in
the almost-outback, with the quirky, fantasy
island retreat of Haggerstone, this time we have
included the more traditional luxury of Bloomfield
Lodge, a remote rainforest retreat.
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Longer journeys that visit the Reef & Rainforest
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| 12
days / 11 nights - Rock Art of Australia
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| Visit Bullo
River Station, an Arnhem Land wilderness camp and
a Rainforest Retreat on Cape York. Each
destination features not only contrasting habitats
& ecosystems but also contrasting
accommodations & hosting experiences. All
regions boast impressive quantities of largely
unseen and superb Aboriginal Rock Art. You may
wish to add the Great Barrier Reef.
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7800 |
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| 10
days / 9 nights Desert, Reef &
Rainforest |
OT |
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| Visit these
three Australian icons. Starting at Ayers Rock,
visit Uluru & the Red Centre before flying to
Queensland for a unique experience at the retired
Gold Mine of Tyrconnell. End your stay with the
luxury of an Island reef experience.
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6500 |
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| 11
days / 10 nights Bottom to Top
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| From
Adelaide visit Kangaroo Island before
boarding The Ghan for an historic rail
journey to Alice Springs, stay on a
cattle station, visit Uluru / Ayers
Rock, enjoy a luxury tented camp, continue
to Queensland for a full day each of
reef & rainforest
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6160 |
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Best time to visit
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The locals say there are two
seasons - 'the green' and 'the dry'.
From April to October, the dry season offers warm,
sunny days, cool evenings and calm seas.
Most rain falls in the green season, from November
to May. Without this liquid sunshine there would
be no rainforest and as many visitors discover it
does not interfere with diving, snorkelling or
touring to any great extent. Swimming is not
recommended close to the mainland shore between
October and May due to box jellyfish. Snorkelling
and diving at the outer reef or off the islands is
safe year round.
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Abbreviations
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OT : Operating Time
AU$ : Australian Dollar
US$ : US Dollar
Thu : Thursday
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