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9 Day Independent Touring from $2899 per person based on double occupancy
Visit Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef region and Brisbane while traveling along Australia’s scenic east coast. You’ll have deluxe accommodations throughout and the opportunity to travel by two of Australia’s premier cruise and rail experiences.
Coral Princess Cruises offers small ship cruising in an intimate setting. You’ll get up close to the reef and will be provided with highly personalized service while on board. The Sunlander Train travels from Brisbane – Cairns and you’ll feel completely pampered in Queenslander Class. The journey is also a lesson in Queensland’s history, culture and landscape with fascinating commentary provided by the knowledgeable Staff onboard.
Passengers are accommodated in twin berth sleeping compartments offering all the comforts of home as well as a host of special extras. The rest of the train is just as welcoming with a relaxing lounge car ideal for a drink and chat with new found friends, and a restaurant car, which is the setting for the journey’s fine dining experience. Every tantalizing meal aboard Queenslander Class, prepared by an experienced onboard chef, has a distinctly Australian flavor.
INCLUSIONS
- Two nights Cairns - Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
- Three night Coral Princess Cruise Cairns - Townsville, Private Cabin
- One night Train Journey aboard The Sunlander, Queenslander Class, Townsville - Brisbane, Twin Cabin
- Two nights Brisbane - The Sebel Suites Brisbane, Studio Room
- Croc Express full-day tour to Australia Zoo
- Private car transfers in Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane
- 12 Meals
ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE CAIRNS
DAY 2 CAIRNS
DAY 3 CAIRNS - BOARD CORAL PRINCESS CRUISE (L,D)
DAY 4 COATES & NATHAN REEFS (B,L,D)
DAY 5 HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL - PALM GROUP ISLANDS (B,L,D)
DAY 6 ARRIVE TOWNSVILLE - THE SUNLANDER TRAIN TOWNSVILLE - BRISBANE
DAY 7 DISEMBARK THE SUNLANDER - BRISBANE (B,L)
DAY 8 CROC EXPRESS TOUR
DAY 9 DEPART BRISBANE