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Save up to $369 on Cairns & Great Barrier Reef 2009 Adventures*!
Save 10% off regular rate when you book one of the following small group adventures:
Cape York Explored (ITR) - 8 Days from $2,070 – Now $1,863 (Save $207!)
Highlights: Get a bird's eye view of the Great Barrier Reef, Admire rock art galleries of mysterious 'Quinkan' spirits, Wander through historic goldfields and boomtowns, Experience euphoria on Australia's northernmost edge, Explore the Torres Strait's ruined cities and monsoon forest, Cool off in spring-fed waterfalls, Take in the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest.
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Cairns:
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical Cairns is the best place for ocean exploration. |
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Torres Strait Camp:
Fly from Cairns to Cape York over the famous Great Barrier Reef, watching the water and coral glisten in the morning sunlight. From a beachside camp, visit the Asian-style monsoon rainforest at Lockerbie Scrub and ponder the tangled history of indigenous and pioneer Australians in the ruined settlement of Somerset. Then take an excitement-charged journey to Cape York, the northernmost tip of Australia. |
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Moreton:
Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch and a refreshing dip at Fruit Bat Falls, then drive on through marvellous Cape York landscapes to tonight's campsite. |
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Chili Beach:
In the wet season the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers become raging torrents, but conditions are right at this time of year to cross over into the vast stretch of tropical lowland rainforest that comprises Iron Range National Park. Enjoy the fresh sea breezes at tonight's camp on Chili Beach |
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Archer River:
After a morning spent scouting for exotic birds and colourful butterflies in the Iron Range rainforest, depart the park through Tozers Gap to historic Batavia goldfields, where nuggets were unearthed as recently as 1986. From tonight's camp, watch fruit bats hunt for nectar in the melaleuca trees lining Archer River. |
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Jowalbinna:
Heading south to the frontier town of Coen, camp at Jowalbinna within easy reach of astonishing galleries of 30,000-year-old rock paintings depicting the 'Quinkans', mischievous Aboriginal spirit figures. Walk through forested sandstone valleys to marvel at these unique artworks. |
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Cooktown:
You've seen the Quinkans; now learn about their role in Aboriginal legend and traditions on a morning rock art exploration. Then wander through the heritage buildings of Australia's first recorded European settlement at Cooktown, which attracted adventurous people from across the world during the 19th-century gold boom. |
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Cairns:
Drop in at the quirky Lion's Den Hotel and thrill to the eerie atmosphere of Black Mountain National Park before tackling the rainforest-lined Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation. Gaze on the unforgettable Daintree rainforest before letting your hair down with your fellow travellers in Cairns. |
* Trips are land-only, airfare and some local payments are additional. Entry visa is required for Australia-your Travel CUTS agent can assist you. Must book before March 31st, and travel before Dec. 30th, 2009. Space is limited and may sell out early-book soon! Must mention Promo code 2630 and request discount when calling, emailing, or visiting a Travel CUTS location to book.
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