12 Day Jewels of the North Aircruise

Description

Day 1 - Sydney/Fraser Island
This morning you depart for Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island. Transfer by ferry from the mainland for 2 night's accommodation at the award winning Kingfisher Bay Resort
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort

Day 2 - Fraser Island
Today explore this world heritage listed island by four-wheel drive. From the pristine fresh water lakes like Lake McKenzie where the clarity of water provides perfect mirror images to the amazing coloured sand formations known as the Cathedrals along the magnificent seventy-five mile beach.
Accommodation: Kingfisher Bay Resort

Day 3 - Kewarra Beach
As you travel north, enjoy spectacular aerial views of the coastline and reef below, then transfer to your luxurious hotel, your home for the next two evenings.
Accommodation: Kewarra Beach Resort or similar

Day 4 - Frankland Islands
Cruise to the little known Frankland Islands one of North Queensland's untouched treasures. Uninhabited, covered in lush vegetation and surrounded by rich and diverse reefs the Frankland Islands provide an exceptional personalized experience to one of the richest coral gardens on the coast. Marine biologists will be on hand to share their knowledge of the treasures that lie below.
Accommodation: Kewarra Beach Resort or similar

Day 5 - Torres Strait Islands
Go aloft in a hot air balloon to view the picturesque Atherton Tablelands and surrounds. Then your private aircraft awaits to take you to the Torres Straits and Thursday Island - a major commercial centre for the Torres Strait Islanders. The destination this afternoon is Thursday Island, one of the larger islands in the region and major commercial centre for the Torres Strait Islanders. Your local host will intorduce you to the Torres Strait Islanders and gain an understanding of their culture.
Accommodation: Jardine Motel or The Grand Hotel

Day 6 - Cape York
Cruise through the myriad of tiny islands that dot the Torres Strait including Possession Island, Roko Island Pearl Farm and Dayman Island. Your boat will moor off Cape York for those who wish to disembark at the northern most tip of Australia.
Accommodation: Jardine Motel or The Grand Hotel

Day 7 - Cooktown
Cruise to Bamaga to board your private aircraft.Landing at Cooktown Â– named after one of our most famous explorers, Captain James Cook.
Accommodation: Sovereign Resort

Day 8 - Bloomfield Track/Port Douglas
The lush jungle of the Daintree National Park, adjoins pristine beaches fringing the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Four -wheel drive through the pristine rainforests and Bloomfield River. Finally, arriving at your luxurious hotel to dine under the canopy of the world's oldest rainforest.
Accommodation: Thala Beach Lodge

Day 9 - The Whitsundays
After a leisurely morning exploring Port Douglas enjoy spectacular low aerial flightseeing over the coral cays that dot the Whitsunday passage as we head south. On arrival into Hamilton Island transfer to the luxurious Sea Goddess for Hayman. This evening enjoy a gourmet seafood barbecue in the idyllic tropical surrounds.
Accommodation: Hayman

Day 10 - Hayman
Relax and enjoy the many superb facilities of Hayman, including the opportunity to view the infringing reefs by glass bottom boat.
Accommodation: Hayman

Day 11 - Peppers Hidden Vale, Lockyer Valley
From the islands fly inland to Hidden Vale, nestled in the Lockyer Valley. Surrounded by picturesque scenery is a 10,000 acre working cattle station providing a perfect setting for your final destination.
Accommodation: Peppers Hidden Vale, Lockyer Valley

Day 12 - Farewell
This morning explore the property's beautiful country gardens and elegantly restored buildings dating from the turn of the century. Reboard our aircraft this afternoon for a final flight to Sydney, Brisbane clients can leave the journey at the airport.

Details

State: MULTI-STATE

Departure Days: Wed, Sun, see departure dates.

Highlights:

Four wheel drive the World Heritage wilderness of Fraser Island
Experience the laid back lifestyle of Thursday Island
Hot air balloon over the rich plains of the Atherton Tablelands
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from the unspoilt Franklin Island National Park
Travel to the most northerly tip of Australia - Cape York
Experience the culture of the Torres Strait islanders
Discover the pristine wilderness of Daintree National Park
Enjoy the luxurious comforts on Hayman Island
Low aerial sightseeing over the Great Barrier Reef

Category: 4WD

Duration: 12 Days

Departure Point & Time: Sydney

Pricing Information

Our Price

Price Per Person based on Twin Share.

$$11,745 AUD

**Single Supplement

$$1,557 AUD

$

Inclusions:

This tour is fully inclusive. It includes all your travel costs – accommodation, meals, transfers, transportation, sightseeing excursions, entry fees, porterage and taxes from point of departure. There are no hidden extras so you know the full cost of your holiday before you leave home. Baggage: You will recieve a complimentary suitcase and cabin bag. These will be provided with your final documents 3 weeks prior to departure. It is imperative that the specially provided bags be used on the tour as baggage is restricted to 10kg.

Meals are All Meals Our journey planners have carefully selected dining opportunities that are often an experience in themselves. Where possible, meals are a-la-carte or self-selection, offering you the freedom to experience each region’s distinct character through its local produce.

Accommodation Hotels are chosen to capture each destination’s character. Accommodation extends from elegant, centrally located city hotels to small, boutique style establishments in picturesque locations and remote hideaways. Where available, accommodation will be five star, in places where this is not possible accommodation has been chosen to ensure you receive the highest standard of service and comfort available for that destination.

Extra Charges:

The only costs we have not included are items of personal nature such as, telephone calls, drinks, travel insurance, excess baggage and laundry.

Cancellation Policy

8 weeks or more - Loss of Deposit Less than 8 weeks - 10% of total costs Less than 6 weeks - 20% of total costs Less than 4 weeks - 50% of total costs Less than 2 weeks - 90% of total costs Less than 1 week notice, failure to join the tour or leaving the tour once it has departed - 100% of total costs

To make a booking or check availability, please enter the number of people** you wish to book each of the different products, and click the appropriate button. Any applicable charges for additional activities are paid for on the tour.

No. Persons	Product	Charge
	Price Per Person based on Twin Share.	$11,745 AUD
	**Single Supplement	$1,557 AUD