Cairns is a modern, sophisticated city. It is an ideal base to explore the wider Tropical North Queensland region with front door access to World Heritage listed Reef, Rainforest and Outback. An amazing 600 tour options are available each and every day from Cairns.,
Almost a century of architecture is reflected in the city streets - a comfortable blend of traditional Queenslander style and modern designs. Modern buildings grace the cityscape with a mixture of architectural designs including the Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns International Hotel and the Cairns Convention Centre.

DAY 1 ARRIVE CAIRNS
Upon arrival in Cairns, An Exemplar Coaches Representative or Driver will be at the baggage collection carousels and will be holding an Exemplar Coaches sign for your shuttle bus transfer to your hotel or, please meet representative from your hotel for courtesy transfer to hotel (** hotels which offer courtesy transfers).

ACCOMMODATION - 3 NIGHTS ROOM ONLY BASIS

DAY 2 CAIRNS
Full day Outer Barrier Reef cruise on board the MV Quicksilver.

A Quicksilver coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Marina Mirage Port Douglas, the departure point of your cruise. At 9.30am board Quicksilver's 45.5 metre high speed wavepiercing catamaran to commence a full day cruise. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to a spacious reef activity platform moored in protective lagoons at the renowned Agincourt Reef, on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Quicksilver has facilities to enable both swimmers and non-swimmers to experience this stunning reef world. Explore the reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible, the underwater observatory or by snorkelling. A range of optional activities are available including up to two dives for certified divers, and novices can experience the magic of scuba with a qualified dive instructor or an Oceanwalker helmet dive. Also available are guided snorkelling tours with a marine biologist and scenic helicopter flights over the reef (all optional activities at own expense). Enjoy lunch on board. Cruise concludes at approximately 4.30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

OR

Full day Michaelmas Cay cruise on board Ocean Spirit.

Ocean Spirit will transfer you to Marlin Jetty.Travel aboard a 32 metre luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, which is a picturesque vegetated Sand Cay encircled by a superb fringing reef. The Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Lunch is included. Enjoy four hours on the Reef where you can choose from a range of activities including snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and guided beach walks. Receive a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine and live entertainment on the homeward sail. Cruise concludes at approximately 5.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

DAY 3 CAIRNS
Enjoy a full day at leisure or you may want to take an optional tour to Kuranda.

DAY 4 DEPART CAIRNS
Shuttle bus or courtesy transfer to the airport. *
Depart Cairns.

• International Flights and all Taxes.
• All transfers by seat-in-coach shuttle bus or courtesy transfer (depending on hotel)
• All sightseeing tours are regularly scheduled, seat in coach tours with English commentary.
• Admission fees as specified in itinerary.
• Great Barrier Reef Environmental Management Charge (E.M.C)
• Accommodation - room only basis.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST)