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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Australian Safari: Darwin to Alice Springs (Incl. Uluru) - 6 days / 5 nights



Journey from Darwin to Alice Springs on this tour that takes you across a dramatic landscape teeming with some truly amazing flora and fauna and natural wonders.

Experience the Red Centre and explore Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Relax in the thermal springs at Mataranka, and enjoy a meal at the famous Daly Waters Pub. Kings Canyon is situated within the Watarrka National Park, and is a huge canyon 270m high. The walk around the rim of the canyon is definitely worth it as the views are spectacular.

Uluru holds deep Aboriginal significance to the Anangu people. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is home to Ayers Rock (Uluru), the world's largest monolith and an Aboriginal sacred site, Australia's most famous natural landmark.


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Nature Tour to Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Park - 4 days/3 nights



This tour will take you to Kakadu National Park which is Australia’s largest national park. The park offers great ecological and biological diversity which partly explains why it is so popular with visitors. About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in the Kakadu National Park. There are at least 60 species of birds found in the wetlands. Whistling ducks and Magpie geese are the most abundant.

The 1,500 square kilometre Litchfield National Park encloses much of the spectacular Tabletop Range, which is a wide sandstone plateau mostly surrounded by cliffs.

Cruise along in the famous Katherine Gorge, explore ancient Aboriginal art sites, stroll through monsoon rainforests, swim below cascading waterfalls and experience a beautiful, unspoiled wilderness on this tour.


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Nature Tour to Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge - 3 Days/2 Nights



This tour will take you to Kakadu National Park which is Australia’s largest national park. The park offers great ecological and biological diversity which explains why it is so popular with visitors. About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in the Kakadu National Park. There are at least 60 species of birds including Whistling ducks and Magpie geese.

The Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and the the Bowali Visitor Centre are great places to understand the region’s rich culture. You can see fascinating Aboriginal art at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock and also enjoy a cruise in the East Alligator River which forms the border between Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. Also included in this tour is a memorable cruise between the sheer and brilliantly colored sandstone walls of majestic Katherine Gorge.

This tour will show you some of the most popular attractions of northern Australia and give you the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal art and culture.


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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Luxury Sailing Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef – From Port Douglas



Discover the wonders of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as you spend the day sailing the turquoise waters of the South Pacific Ocean.

Set sail from the picturesque Port Douglas to the colourful corals and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean for an exploration of the fascinating underwater oasis.

Offering great snorkelling adventure also, you can swim with shoals of colourful fish and watch live corals in the reef. If you just feel like soaking up some sun, laze on the deck of the ship and get a healthy tan.

An experience typical of an Australia holiday, a visit to the Great Barrier Reef is something you will not want to miss.


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Reef and Rainforest – Scenic Flight from Port Douglas



Get an aerial view of Queensland’s forested landscape and colourful live coral cays and as you glide over the Coral Sea. Leaving Port Douglas, fly over a scenic coastline dotted with villages that skirt lush tropical forests.

The Great Barrier Reef will now spin its magic around you as you fly over dreamy coral cays and white sand beaches. This magical 2000 km stretch of marine sanctuary displays every colour, shape and form you can ever imagine!

Soar over the rugged, remote World Heritage tropical rainforests, seeing the vast expanse of untouched rainforest canopy.

If you are short on time or are an avid photographer then this is a great way to see the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics/World Heritage areas in one go without getting your feet wet or your legs tired from trekking around.


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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Deluxe Reef & Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight from Port Douglas



Fly over two World Heritage listed areas on this breathtaking helicopter flight where you will discover the lush rainforest surrounding Cairns and fly over the world renowned Great Barrier Reef.

The area surrounding Cairns is simply stunning and while most people flock to the area to gain access to the ever popular Great Barrier Reef this helicopter tour also takes you over the beautiful rainforest that covers the hinterland.

The lush ancient rainforest covers the hills surrounding Cairns and as your helicopter flys over the Barron Falls National Park and the town of Kuranda with its famed Scenic Railway you can appreciate the World Heritage listed area from another perspective.

Once out over the waters of Trinity Bay you will head out to the Great Barrier Reef, passing over many sandy cays and islands, including Arlington Reef and tropical Green Island with its dense rainforest covering the island's interior. The colourful corals of the reef system are home to an abundance of marine life and the crystal clear waters provide you with ample opportunity to spot manta rays, turtles and massive schools of fish as you fly overhead.


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Flames of the Forest - Rainforest Dining Experience from Port Douglas



A flame lit trail beneath the canopy of the world's oldest rainforest brings you to an enchanting candlelit glade for a night of aboriginal culture, fine wine and superb cuisine.

A flame lit trail beneath the canopy of the world’s oldest rainforest brings you to an enchanting candlelit glade for a night of aboriginal culture, fine wine and superb cuisine.

Your evening starts as you leave the highway and follow a winding road into the spellbinding Daintree Rainforest. At a secluded glade you will be greeted with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres and introduced to a culture that has existed for 40 thousand years. Your aboriginal hosts will enchant you with ancient stories and music before leading you along a flame lit trail to your dinner banquet.

Enjoy Australian beers and fine wines as you tuck into the fabulous three-course fare and hear ancient tales of Aboriginal Dreamtime told by firelight. After dessert, enjoy the local Daintree tea and Tablelands coffee, explore the rainforest surrounds or simply sit back and let the sound of the rainforest tell its own story.

Before you depart, make sure you sign the Book of Trees. One tree will be planted for each signature and you will have contributed to preserving local habitats and these soul nurturing rainforests will last another million years!


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Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge Adventure from Port Douglas



Enjoy an enchanting day exploring the stunning landscapes of the Cape Tribulation, a world of unspoiled virgin rainforest, crystal clear jungle creeks and spectacular tropical beaches.

Enjoy views of rainforest and the Coral Sea as you travel north in the comfort of your 4-wheel drive vehicle along one of Australia’s great scenic Highways to the Daintree River. Cross the river and continue on to the Daintree Environmental Centre for a refreshing morning tea and a wonderfully informative stroll on a boardwalk through the Daintree, the oldest living rainforest on Earth.

Your expert guide will provide a fascinating insight to the unique flora and fauna of this ancient world and you can learn more at the theatre presentations and the interactive displays of the Environmental Centre or climb the Rainforest Canopy Tower for amazing views of the rainforest landscape and its vibrant canopy. From here, continue to one of Cape Tribulation’s magnificent beaches where you can enjoy a beach walk, stroll along the boardwalks or simply relax in this serene setting.

After lunch in a charming rainforest setting, return to the Daintree River, via Alexandra Lookout for magnificent panoramic views. Here, you join a leisurely hour-long cruise to discover the wildlife that inhabits this environment, including the elusive and fearsome estuarine saltwater crocodile. The cruise concludes at Daintree Village, where re-join your vehicle for the return journey to Cairns, stopping at beautiful Mossman Gorge enroute.


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Wavedancer Low Isles Reef Cruise from Port Douglas



Experience the thrill of sailing on a 30-metre high-speed catamaran to a paradise Great Barrier Reef island and the chance to explore this tropical underwater paradise.

Depart for Port Douglas and on arrival, board your luxury catamaran for an exciting journey across the Coral Sea to Low Isles, an unspoiled tropical hideaway surrounded by 55 acres of turquoise reef.

Here, you have the wonderful opportunity to swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water or take a glass bottom boat tour explore this idyllic environment. See the spectacular corals, vibrant tropical fish displaying every colour of the rainbow, giant turtles and a multitude of fascinating sealife or simply relax in the shade of one of the palm trees on the pristine white sands. An afternoon beach walk lead by a marine biologist provides a fascinating insight into the flora and fauna that make up this spectacular ecosystem and since visitors are kept to a minimum, this will truly be your own island paradise for the day.


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