NATURE
Uncover the hidden secrets of an area of unrivalled natural beauty. Ancient tropical rainforests, vast savannah plains and wetlands and the Great Barrier Reef will restore your faith in our planet's future. Re-ignite your love for the environment. Some sections are suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
Natural wonders include:
 Daintree CoastParadise for botanists with many rare and unusual plants which are found nowhere else in the world. |
 CooktownEnjoy a leisurely stroll around one of Australia's earliest botanic gardens. |
 Chillagoe CavesExplore ancient caves. Get off the beaten track and discover the starkly beautiful environment around the old mining towns. |
 Yungaburra. Tour of the GiantsStart at the giant strangler fig on the outskirts of Yungaburra, a reminder of the magnificent forests which once covered this area. Most of the large trees were felled for timber, but some of the forest giants remain - the twin Kauri Pines beside Lake Barrine and the Giant Red Cedar at Gadgarra Forest. |
 Millaa MillaaWaterfall Circuit. This is an easy drive along the back roads around Millaa Millaa to three picturesque waterfalls, short walks lead to viewing areas and swimming holes at Millaa Millaa, Zillie and Elinjaa waterfalls. Continue to Nandroya and Tchupalla Falls, and Millstream Falls is you have time. |
 Undara Volcanic National ParkExperience geology and diverse rock formations. Thousands of tiny bats are an amazing spectacle as they leave caves at dusk. Bettongs visit campsites at night. |
 Dalrymple National ParkEncompasses unique geological formations and features the lava flows of the Toomba Basalt. Ideal for birdwatching, exploring open woodland and immersing yourself in local fauna. |
 PalumaBe enchanted by the diversity of flora and fauna that can be found at the southern end of the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Explore the tin mines amongst the rainforest. |
 InghamVisit Broadwater, take a swim and follow the path to view the giant Fig Tree. Marvel at Wallaman Falls, the highest shear drop waterfall in Australia and maybe spot a cassowary. |
 Tyto WetlandsDiscover the conservation aspects of these wetlands, home to an abundance of native Australian flora and fauna. |
 CardwellTake the boat and head to Australia's largest island National Park - Hinchinbrook Island. Explore nature by trekking and camping along the series of smaller trails or the actual Thorsborne Trail. |
 Eubenangee Wetlands & Josephine FallsView the pretty Josephine Waterfalls that are located in the shadow of Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest mountain. Eubenangee Swamp National Park is an important wetland that contains a number of rare plants species and assists in the conservation of the region's wildlife, particularly birds, butterflies, turtles and crocodiles. |
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Reef Islands and East Coast Tour - Save £200ppExplore the East Coast of Australia and see spectatcular beaches at Byron Bay. Get close to wild dolphins at Tangalooma on Moreton Island off Queensland's coast and experience the Great Barrier Reef with two nights on the tropical Daydream Island.
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Valid for the following departure dates: 18 Aug and 13 Oct 2008.
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