Tailor-made holidays to Australia

7 Day Dolphins, Rainforest
and Eco Experience

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  • Price Includes:
  • 2 nights Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort with daily breakfast
  • Return launch transfers
  • Dolphin feeding
  • Marine Dugong Eco Cruise
  • Return private transfer Brisbane - O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
  • 2 nights O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat with daily breakfast
  • Participation in ‘Discovery Program’

Day 1  Brisbane to Tangalooma Depart Holt Street Wharf on the 10am ferry for the 75 minute cruise across Moreton Bay. Stroll down to the Dolphin Education Centre to view the guided walks available while learning more about the dolphin feeding experience. Each evening, a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins swim up to the beach, adjacent to the well-lit jetty, where they are rewarded with fresh fish hand fed to them by the dolphin care team and resort guests.

Day 2  Tangalooma Awake to the sounds of laughing kookaburras and take a leisurely scenic walk along the beachfront to the Tangalooma Shipwrecks before enjoying an all you can eat full buffet breakfast. Explore the shallow waters of Moreton Bay aboard the Marine Eco Cruise in search of dugongs, green sea turtles and dolphins accompanied by a qualified marine biologist.

Day 3 Tangalooma to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Depart Tangalooma on the 9 am crossing and be met at the wharf by your private transfer to take you to O’Reilly’s, Australia’s largest sub-tropical rainforest - World Heritage Lamington National Park, climbing 3,000 feet above sea level. On arrival at O’Reilly’s you will be welcomed with an introductory tour of the Guesthouse and facilities. Then the time is yours to immerse yourself in nature, explore the lush rainforest and it’s many attractions. Discover the Tree Top Walk and enjoy the local birdlife and wildlife. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on the balcony of your room as you gaze at the magnificent sunset over the Great Dividing Range.

Day 4
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat Start the day with O’Reilly’s famous Bird Walk and meet the array of birdlife that visit each morning to feed around the Guesthouse. After breakfast participate in a choice of morning and afternoon activities from our guided “Discovery Program”, choose from interpretive rainforest walks or guided 4WD bus excursions to scenic waterfalls and lookouts and the rainforest. In the evening join a guided nocturnal walk, watch an audio-visual presentation or just relax in the lounge and learn about the history of the O’Reilly family.

Day 5
O’Reilly’s to Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort Enjoy an early morning breakfast before checking out and departing for Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. Your personal transfer departs at 8am for Roma Street Station in Brisbane to connect with the Tilt Train, departing at 10.30am. The train arrives in Maryborough at 1.55pm. You will be transferred by coach to Urangan Harbour for your 4pm catamaran transfer to Kingfisher Bay Resort. After a 45 minute cruise across the Great Sandy Strait, you will be welcomed at Australia’s leading ecotourism resort. Explore the resort, swim in the pools, go bushwalking or try your luck fishing. In the evening indulge in fantastic Australian food and wine, relax in the Maheno Lounge or kick up your heels at the Wilderness Bar.

Day 6
Fraser Island Before breakfast join a ranger to seek out some of the birds of Fraser. At 8.10am depart on the “Beauty Spots” full day ranger guided 4WD eco-tour. Discover amazing pockets of rainforest growing in sand, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, ship wreaks and coloured sands. You’ll drive along one of the world’s most spectacular highways - 75 mile beach and learn the fascinating history of Fraser Island. Lunch and refreshments are included. On return to the resort stroll along the beach, watch the sun set over the sea and sip champagne while marvelling at the stars of the southern sky.

Day 7
Fraser Island to Brisbane After Breakfast the catamaran departs at 7.40am for Urangan Boat Harbour, coach transfer to Maryborough where you will connect with the Tilt Train arriving in Brisbane at 2.40pm.

 
Price in £ per person/twin share fr 835

 

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