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Australia Queensland
G'day Mate! Head to the
southern latitudes and experience the magic and intrigue of the land
Down Under. Join us and discover one of the world's most fascinating
destinations Queensland, Australia! Located in northeast
Australia, Queensland's lush tropical rainforests and the
underwater treasures of the Great Barrier Reef form the magnificent
setting for three variety packed adventures. Each day we'll explore a
unique feature of this region's diverse landscape as we mountain bike,
canoe, hike, and scuba dive.
Includes: all meals, guides and equipment. Camping equipment rental available. Backpacking equipment not provided. Dates: Year round Difficulty: Easy |
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| Day 1 - 2 | We'll enjoy a travel day. Then in the morning, discover the tropical rainforest scenery surrounding the Mulgrave River in two-person canoes. This class I-II river flows through a pristine forest with towering Strangler Figs, jungle vines, rare ferns and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including a great variety of birds such as kookaburras, kingfishers, parrots, herons and orioles. |
| Day 3 | We'll travel by way of the scenic Gillies Highway to the Atherton Tablelands. Here, we'll bike through local villages and a tunnel of lush vegetation. Our route takes us by the crater of Lake Eacham, Yungaburra historic village, Malanda Falls and other interesting places. |
| Day 4 | An early rise provides an opportunity to view the unique and elusive Duck Billed Platypus. After a hearty breakfast, we'll bike rainforest trails in the tropical Danbulla State Forest exploring Wright's Creek Falls, Lake Tinnaroo and Lake Barrine, featuring the water-filled crater of an extinct volcano. |
| Day 5 - 6 | We'll hike through the lush, virgin tropical Mount Bartle Frere Rainforest. As we walk under giant trees and through lush vegetation, your naturalist guide will interpret the intricacies of the rainforest environment. The following morning, we'll trek to a beautiful for a refreshing swim. |
| Day 7 | From Cairns, we cruise on a powerboat to the Great Barrier Reef where we'll snorkel and explore the world's largest coral reef system, stretching 1400 miles along the northeastern coast. We then return to Cairns for our trip's conclusion. |