Australia "Reef & Rock" Eclipse Tour 2012
November 10-15, 2012

5 day tour option: $2450 per person double occupancy
9 day tour option: $3770 per person double occupancy

Registration for this tour is now CLOSED

5 day tour with Sydney, Carins and Great Barrier Reef

Nov 10, 2012 Sydney
On arrival into Sydney you will be transferred by coach from Sydney Airport to your hotel.
This evening you will enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Old Sydney Holiday Inn (D)

Nov 11, 2012  Sydney - Cairns
This morning you will be transferred by coach to Sydney Airport for your onward flight to Cairns (airfare not included).
On arrival into Cairns you will be transferred by coach to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore Cairns.  
Tonight, get to know the local wildlife at the Carins Night Zoo.
(B,D) Accommodation: 3* hotel - Cairns

Nov 12, 2012 Great Barrier Reef
Today you will join the Great Adventures catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a reef education presentation, and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). A buffet lunch and return coach transfers are included.
( L) Accommodation: 3* hotel - Cairns

Nov 13, 2012 Kuranda Rainforest Tour & Skyrail
Today travel to by coach to Freshwater Station where you will board the famous Kuranda Railway. Enjoy a breathtaking trip on one of the world's most scenic operational rail journeys. On arrival in Kuranda there is free time to take a stroll through the famous Kuranda Markets.
Return to the lowlands by the Skyrail Cableway which takes you above the canopy of the tropical rainforest. Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about this ancient culture through theatre, stage shows and demonstrations before your coach transfer back to the hotel.
(B) Accommodation: 3* hotel - Cairns

Nov 14, 2012 Eclipse day
Depart before dawn for to our specially selected and secluded east-facing beach. Our group has free access to the entire beach with perfect, unobstructed view of the Sun at dawn from the eastern shore. Our beach and special 4x4 busses offer full mobility on Eclipse morning for our best chance for last minute positioning success on eclipse morning. At the conclusion of the day you will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner this evening is at Ochre Restaurant.
(B,D) Accommodation: 3* hotel - Cairns

Nov 15, 2012 Cairns - Home
Today is yours at leisure until your coach transfer to Alice Springs Airport for your onward flight (Airfare not included)
Tour Concludes