Luxury Beach Escape - Great Barrier Reef

LUXURY BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATION
FULLY SELF CONTAINED
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
BALINESE STYLE POOL
BEACH VIEWS
OCEAN FREEDOM
UPOLU CAY
BEAUTIFUL REEF SITES
TROPICAL SMORGASBOARD LUNCH

Escape from city life and retreat to the beautiful long palm fringed Trinity Beach on this Luxury Beach Escape Package.  Relax in your luxury furnished apartment, sail the Great Barrier Reef and explore the diverse beauty of Far North Queensland.

This excellent package combines a 4 night stay at Sea Change Apartments in a One Bedroom Beachfront Apartment, a luxury day of Sailing onboard Ocean Spirit and complimentary car hire for 3 days.  This package is available for up to 6 people, please see rates table below. 

Package Inclusions:

• 4 nights at Sea Change
• Luxury fully furnished apartment
• Complimentary Car hire for 3 days
• Ocean Views
• Great Barrier Reef daytrip
• Superb lunch buffet
• Adventure drift snorkel tour

FREE CAR OFFER includes a 4 seater air-conditioned automatic Getz for 3 days at no cost to guests.  The 3 day car use needs to be confirmed when your package booking is confirmed due to limited car availability.   

Day One: Arrive into Cairns, check into Sea Change Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments is the perfect beachside holiday option. All apartments offer stunning views out to the Coral Sea.

All apartments are comfortably furnished and have magnificent sea views. Apartments have two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, large balconies and a laundry with washing machine and dryer. The main bedroom has a king size bed and adjoining marble bathroom with spa bath. There are sea views from the main bedroom as well as the kitchen and lounge.

What makes it Great?

• Award Winning swimming pool
• FIVE star luxurious accommodation
• Broadband Internet Access
• Huge roof terraces or balcony
• Guaranteed Ocean Views
• Designer furnishings
• Marble ensuite bathroom with Spa
• Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
• Fully equipped laundry
• Easy stroll to cafes & restaurants
• All tours pickup at Trinity Beach

The resort pool is very large. Thatched roofs cover the spa and BBQ area. Many Balinese style water features and huge pots of exotic plants create a lovely relaxed holiday environment.

Day Two: Ocean Freedom Premier Reef Cruise

Ocean Freedom is the first Great Barrier Reef tour to arrive at Upolu Cay, where you will have time to explore the sandy Cay and surrounding reef uninterrupted. Upolu Cay is a naturally formed coral cay protected by shallow waters, making it the perfect location from which to explore the reef!

Your day begins with a courtesy pickup from Sea Change.  Enjoy a Danish pastry, fruit, morning tea or coffee in the comfortable lounge followed by an introductory safety brief before kicking back and enjoying the one hour cruise to Upolu Cay.  For those who would like to scuba dive the paperwork and briefs are completed during the journey out, so when you arrive at The Great Barrier Reef you are ready to dive!

As the skipper navigates Luggers Pass, Upolu Cay and the Great Barrier Reef come into view.  Paradise!  Make fresh footprints in the beautiful coral sand, swim, snorkel and scuba dive in the turquoise waters. 

What makes it Great?

• Luxury 5 star cruise
• Personalised service
• Social atmosphere
• Be the first to arrive to Upolu Cay
• Comfort guaranteed
• Six hours on the Great Barrier Reef

Included in your day:

• Danish pastry, fruit, coffe & tea for morning tea
• Six hours on the Great Barrier Reef
• Snorkelling tuition
• Adventure Drift snorkel tour
• All snorkelling and dive equipment
• Buoyancy vests & wetsuits/stinger suits
• Glass bottom boat tour
• Tropical smorgasbord lunch including seafood
• Fish feeding
• Fresh water showers
• Reef talk by marine interpreter
• Platter of tropical fruit, cheese, crackers and assorted cake for afternoon tea
• Environmental management levy - no levies to pay on the day!

Optional Extras:

• Scuba diving — Introductory/Certified
• Refreshments/drinks
• Underwater cameras
• Range of quality merchandise

Scuba Diving:
Ocean Freedom takes the safety of diving very seriously. The personalised crew specialises in first time divers - offering 2 divers to one instructor on your very first dive. Feel peace of mind that you are in safe hands!

For Certified Divers a free guide is offered to ensure you gain the maximum out of your experience. Be mesmerised by the renowned "Wonder Wall". Let the crew really show you the reef.

Snorkelling:
Snorkelling is a great way to experience the reef also. Friendly crew will assist snorkellers of all abilities to ensure everyone enjoys this great activity.

Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour:
For the more adventurous, a drift snorkel tour is included in your day.  Get in a dinghy to the edge of the wall and learn about the reef as you drift snorkel back to the boat under the guidance of your very capable crew.

Feast on a delicious tropical smorgasbord lunch while leisurely cruising to the second location of the day. The protected waters of the surrounding Upolu Reef offers numerous exciting sites for an afternoon of water activities. The reef abounds with turtles, parrot fish, wrasse and of course clown fish.

Following a full 6 hours on the Great Barrier Reef, top off your day with a tropical afternoon tea (fruit, cheese and cake).  Perfect end to a perfect day.  Cairns premier reef & island experience is a must-do!

Departs: Complimentary return transfers are included from Sea Change at around 7:15am.  Pickup time confirmed when booking.  

Day Three & Four: Free days.

Day Five: Check out from Sea Change, end of package

The Luxury Beach Escape Package is designed for couples, families and groups who would like to experience the best of North Queensland and have some free time to relax in luxury beachfront surroundings. This package is available for up to 6 people, please enquire for rates. 

Please Note: The Luxury Beach Escape Package includes accommodation, a reef tour and complimentary car hire for 3 days (subject to availability).  It does not include any meals besides meals included on your tours. You can start this package any day of the week

Car Terms & Conditions are:
Insurance:
* Insurance is included with $1,750 excess.  Optional: pay an extra $15 per day to reduce excess to $450
* No credit card imprint required.
Licence:
* Must be 25 years of age and over
* Guest must have a current drivers license (in the case of an international guest either a international license or an English license
Photocopy of their passport (international)
Area covered:
South to Townsville
North to Cooktown
Atherton Tablelands
(Car is not to be used on unsealed roads or through flood waters)
(Offer subject to availability)
Car's maximum occupancy is 4 persons.