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Green Island is one of Australia’s premier heritage sites and home to Green Island Resort, the only five star resort in Tropical North Queensland located on a true Coral Cay. Come up and enjoy our lovely warm weather!
The Green Island ULTIMATE GETAWAY Includes: 3 Nights in an Island Suite Breakfast daily Return transfers from Cairns Great Barrier Reef Day trip Only $1113 per couple **SAVE $1047**
Dunk Island is a beautiful tropical rainforest island offering excellent facilities and an amazing variety of activities and experiences. Dunk is the perfect Island Resort for Families.
STAY 5 PAY 4! FROM $218PER NIGHT INCLUDES Full Breakfast Daily
Long Island Resort offers a host of activities and entertainment suitable for the all ages. As one of the world’s most picturesque holiday destinations, you can relax in this peaceful tropical setting, with 2,500 acres of tropical rainforest, golden sandy beaches to explore and much more.
Orpheus Island is the a private and romantic hideaway where only you and your partner matter. From the moment your seaplane lands you will know that nothing but tranquility, nature and beauty exist in this unspoilt paradise
The Great Barrier Reef is a must see while in North Queensland. Stay at one of the Island Resorts or try snorkeling or diving on one of the many Reef Trips that depart Cairns & Port Douglas daily. The Great Barrier Reef is also home to some of the best Dive Expeditions in the world. Call our local team for advice on your Great Barrier Reef Holiday: Local Office : 07 4040 2100, +61 7 4040 2100
Poseidon has been awarded one of the few permits to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales. These friendly mammals have arrived in North Queensland and are regularly encountered from May to September, while their larger cousins, the Humpback Whales appear from July to September, and are increasing in numbers.
Departs daily from Port Douglas From $190/person including snorkelling gear & lunch
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The ultimate 3 night, 3 day Great Barrier Reef diving COD HOLE AND RIBBON REEFS Includes: * Low level scenic flight from Lizard Island * Chef prepared meals * 10 world class dive sites * 3 magical night dives * Knowledgable staff * Luxury ex -'white boat' vessel From $1350/person quad share
See the Great Barrier Reef from every possible angle! This tour combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise, Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilarating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight! What More Do You Need!
INCLUDES Outer Reef Cruise Intro or Cert Dive Free Semi Sub tour 10 min scenic heli flight Only $209 p/person **SAVE $100** $20 Reef levy not included
BRAMPTON ISLAND: Covering 460 Hectares, Brampton Island is located in the Cumberland Group of Islands, 32km north-east of Mackay at the Southern entrance to the Whitsunday Passage. This large and beautiful National Park Island is surrounded by a diverse range of fringing reefs, and features twelve beautiful beaches. With fewer rooms than many of the resorts at the nearby Whitsunday Group of Islands, and with no day trippers to interrupt the peace and solitude, you will undoubtedly find a special place to reconnect with your true self...
BEDARRA ISLAND RESORT: Bedarra Island is Australia's most exclusive resort, an indulgent tropical private haven, lying off the coast of Cairns. At Bedarra, guests can do as they wish, when they wish. A maximum of just 32 guests are accommodated in 16 secluded Villas, each hidden in the rainforest, only minutes from the beach...
WILSON ISLAND: Wilson Island is a tiny coral cay part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by pristine reef and beach environments, including a rare turtle and bird breeding ground. Located just a 45 minute boat transfer from Heron Island, Wilson Island offers comfortable designer-inspired tent accommodation for a maximum of just 12 guests. Its seclusion and freedom from modern-day living is all part of its appeal...
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS: The Whitsundays lie midway along Australia's Queensland coast. Of the 74 islands only eight are home to secluded resorts ranging from budget options up to the ultimate in five star luxury...
TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND: The Tropical North extends from Townsville up to the tip of Cape York. This special region combines the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Rainforests and Outback...
TOWNSVILLE: Townsville is a vibrant region that encompasses beautiful coastal towns, rainforests, rugged Outback and country terrain...
SOUTH MOLLE ISLAND: South Molle Island Resort, Australia's South Pacific paradise, is cradled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland coast in the heart of the spectacular Whitsunday Passage and features 405 hectares of unspoilt National Park rimmed by scenic beaches, bays and inlets. The perfect location to get away from it all, the resort offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere ideal for both families and couples...
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS: Helicopter scenic flights and transfers to the Reef & Islands are an affordable and popular option. Flying over the vivid blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef you can see marine life such as sea turtles and coral bommies. Spend the day on a private sandy cay or just get to the reef in style, the options are endless...
GREAT BARRIER REEF: Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is a must do while in North Queensland. You will usually spend 1 - 2 hours travelling time and 5 hours exploring the reef. All trips include lunch and snorkelling equipment and give you the option to do a certified or introductory dive...
PORT DOUGLAS: Port Douglas is a spectacular one hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia. Offering the distinctive laid back atmosphere of a beachside resort, Port Douglas has quickly transformed from a sleepy fishing village to Australia's premier holiday destination...
REEF PONTOON TRIPS: A pontoon trip is ideal for people of all ages with many activities onboard to maximize your experience both above and below the water. Pontoon trips operate offshore from Cairns, Port Douglas and the Whitsundays...
ORPHEUS ISLAND RESORT: Orpheus Island Resort is a sophisticated, first class retreat offering premium service and total seclusion. Catering to a maximum of 42 guests, the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers, nightclubs or children under 15 years offers the perfect sanctuary from the stress of everyday life. Orpheus Island is located on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, 190km south of Cairns and 80km north of Townsville...
MISSION BEACH: The ‘Jewel’ of the Cassowary Coast is Mission Beach, a little hideaway off the main road and enveloped in tropical rainforest. Mission Beach Village is becoming a extremly popular holiday destination and is a perfect base for exploring the Cassowary Coast...
CASOWARY COAST: The Cassowary Coast is surrounded by state forest that is one of the last habitats of the Cassowary, a large, colourful, flightless bird that is the icon of this region. The cassowary is an essential aspect in spreading the seeds of certain rainforest trees, via their fruit, thus ensuring the tropics stay the same way they have for millions of years...
MAGNETIC ISLAND: Magnetic Island is the only island on the North Queensland Coast with a delightful blend of untouched National Park, a resident population of about 2,500 and a variety of holiday resorts. Located just 8 km off Townsville, more than half of Magnetic Island consists of untouched national park. Secluded beaches and rocky headlands, 24km of scenic walking tracks and wildlife including wallabies, possums and koalas, provides a truly unique holiday experience in Australia's Great Barrier Reef region...
LONG ISLAND: Long Island is one of the most beautiful Whitsunday Islands. The Island is a national park with 20 kilometres of wonderful walking tracks across the Island, leading to beautiful secluded beaches and dense bush areas. There are three well-known resorts on the Island that offer perfect tranquility to a small number of guests wanting to get away from it all...
LIZARD ISLAND: Lizard Island is without question, one of Australia's premier resorts. Located 240 kilometres north of Cairns and 27 kilometres off the coast of North Queensland. This northern most island resort is a private paradise set on a National Park covering 1,000 hectares with sandy beaches and a lagoon...
WHALE WATCHING: Whales are normally encountered during the winter months when they migrate up to the reef from Antarctic waters to mate and give birth. One of the most spectacular visitors during this period is the Humpback. They are seen in the shallow coastal waters of the Great Barrier Reef ranging from Harvey Bay to Port Douglas...
HINCHINBROOK ISLAND: Australia's largest island National Park, Hinchinbrook Island, is separated from the mainland by the deep, narrow, mangrove-fringed Hinchinbrook Channel, scoured from sand and mud by strong tidal currents. The National Park covers 39,300 hectares. Including the main beach at the resort there are 11 beautiful sandy beaches. A regular ferry service departs Cardwell to Hinchinbrook - journey time is 50 minutes...
HERON ISLAND: Covering 18 Hectares, Heron Island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn, 72 kilometres NE off the coast from Gladstone, central Queensland. There's a relaxed island lifestyle that sets Heron apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world. Heron is renowned for its abundance of birdlife with dense Pisonia forests which are home to thousands of Noddy Terns...
HAMILTON ISLAND: Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited Island in the Whitsunday Group and the easiest resort on the Queensland coast to access with its own airport offering direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns or Brisbane. The whole of Hamilton Island is a world-class resort and includes a village of boutique shops, eight swimming pools and nine restaurants. At any one time the Island hosts 2,000 people and approximately 200 boats in its world-class marina...
HAGERSTONE ISLAND: Haggerstone Island is a remote and exclusive sanctuary offering the ultimate in intimacy and privacy. Haggerstone is Accessed only by air, 600 km north of Cairns and caters for just 6-8 guests at any one time, a wonderfully unspoiled Robinson Crusoe retreat...
GREEN ISLAND: Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia's beautiful Great Barrier Reef only 45mins by fast ferry from Cairns. This idyllic island has delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other. Green Island National Park is also home to a luxury resort that has been designed to preserve its sensitive environment...
FRASER ISLAND: Fraser Island lies at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, just a 35-minute boat ride from Hervey Bay. A place of exceptional beauty, Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island and the only place in the world where tall rainforests are found growing on sand dunes at elevations of over 200 metres. 4WD safaris are the most popular way to explore the island's spectacular beaches....
FRASER COAST: The Fraser Coast region is a holiday playground. From Fraser Island to Bundaberg, it boasts the whale watching capital of Australia, not to mention the majestic Fraser Island...
DUNK ISLAND: Dunk Island is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. Located approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns. This island of peace and plenty offers an amazing variety of activities, facilities and experiences...
DOUBLE ISLAND: Resting just ten minutes off the coast of Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland, Double Island is for rental on a "whole-of-island" basis with exclusive use of the entire island and its facilities. It is the ultimate idyllic location for weddings, conference, incentive programs or what ever you decree...
COOKTOWN: Cooktown is a small frontier town established on the banks of the Endeavour River. Cooktown boasts a unique character that is evidenced from its years of geographic isolation and hard-living, but it is this local charm that makes it all the more appealing...
CAPRICORN COAST: The Capricorn Coast starts just north of Bundaberg and continues to just south of Mackay. It is aptly situated on the Tropic of Capricorn with several Barrier Reef Islands including the popular Heron and Great Keppel Island...
CAIRNS: Cairns is the heart of the Tropical North and is an excellent base for exploring this region. Over 600 tours depart daily visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Rainforest and Cairns Highlands. With an abundance of accommodation, Cairns is the ideal base for adventure...
LOW ISLES: Situated 15km north-east of Port Douglas, the Low Isles comprise of two islands - Low Island is the smaller vegetated sandy cay, and Woody Island is the second and larger shingle cay. This 4 acre coral cay is surrounded by 150 different species of hard corals and dominated by 15 species of soft corals...
NORMANBY ISLAND: The Frankland Islands are a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. There is one day trip ex Cairns to Normanby Island which offers a comprehensive reef system displaying the features of a coral cay and continental island...
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