Australia by Experience: Great Barrier Reef Packages

6 Nights – Bedarra Island and Silky Oaks Lodge and Spa
Bedarra Island:
Imagine a place that often has more beaches than guests, and time is measured by the passage of the sun. Bedarra Island is renowned for this laid back atmosphere and caters to guests who simply don’t wish to be found, who need to escape and ultimately unwind.

Silky Oaks:
Set right on the banks of the Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge provides a rainforest experience, which is second to none. Here you can experience the wonders of the oldest living rainforest in the world, in great comfort and element of ease. Located in the World Heritage listed Daintree, the lodge itself overlooks a beautiful lagoon, which attracts all types of stunning wildlife.

6 Nights – Orpheus Island and Daintree Eco Lodge
Orpheus Island
Fringed by sheltered bays of unspoiled sandy beaches, wreathed in spectacular coral gardens, invigorated with native flora and fauna, the serene Orpheus Island has become home to those seeking sanctuary from the rest of the world.

Daintree Eco Lodge:
Nestled in a lush rainforest valley, and situated in the World's oldest living rainforest - The Daintree World Heritage Rainforest - (40 million years older than the Amazon!) The 30-acre property of Daintree Eco Lodge is surrounded by this magnificent vegetation, and is the ultimate destination to capture the mood of the tropics.

5 Nights – Santa Maria Cruise and Heritage Lodge
Santa Maria
The Santa Maria combines the unforgettable opportunity to see one of the Great Wonders of the World with the charm of sailing aboard a traditional styled wooden vessel. Santa Maria's beautiful lines are reminiscent of gaff-rigged schooners of earlier times

Heritage Lodge
Just 18km across the Daintree River, north of Cairns, there is a paradise hidden in the lowland rainforest, where guests can "Experience the Living Museum". Set in four clearings of dense rainforest, the Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge is a boutique cabin style resort

6 Nights – Heron Island and O'Reilly’s Guesthouse
Heron Island
Heron Island is without doubt one of Australia’s true island gems. Blessed with perfect beaches and surrounded by some of the most untouched marine life in the world, you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life.

O'Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse
Nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland, located 3000 feet above sea level, surrounded by 20,000 hectares of lush subtropical rainforest and only two hours southwest of Brisbane. O'Rellys offers each guest breathtaking mountain scenery and spectacular sunsets.

9 Nights – Lizard Island, Silky Oaks and Wrotham Park Station
Lizard Island
In the far northern reaches of the Eastern Coast of Australia, awaits one of the most beautiful and untouched island sanctuaries. An island of soft, powdery white beaches, beautiful vegetation and home to some of the most pristine reefs in the world, Lizard Island is a haven for any adventure

Silky Oaks
Set right on the banks of the Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge provides a rainforest experience, which is second to none. Here you can experience the wonders of the oldest living rainforest in the world, in great comfort and element of ease. Located in the World Heritage listed Daintree, the lodge itself overlooks a beautiful lagoon, which attracts all types of stunning wildlife

Wrotham Park Station
For those who are looking for that genuine country or outback experience, a unique opportunity exists to not only stay, but also work in a real cattle station? Wrotham Park station provides an unparalleled outback experience that brings together wilderness, wildlife and a hint of luxury.

12 Nights – Coral Princess Cruise / Cape York Safari
Coral Princess
Guests will venture from the beautiful town of Cairns and head north to the extremely isolated and beautiful isle of Lizard Island. Discover the islands protected vegetation and venture along the islands sandy beaches, or take the underwater approach and snorkel the islands very own reefs. From Lizard Island you will be taken to untouched outer reefs as you venture down the Australian Coast to finally arrive in Townsville.

Cape York Safari
The Cape York safari is a 6 night 7 day fly/drive accommodated safari that explores one of Australia's last great wilderness regions - a land of history and ancient culture, crystal clear spring-fed creeks, huge termite mounds, and a vast and amazing variety of natural landscapes.

6 Nights – Dunk Island / Essence of Oz
Dunk Island
Dunk Island is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. Known as the island of peace and plenty, the serenity and range of activities that are available will satisfy all spirits. Located south of Cairns in beautiful tropical north Queensland, the unique tracts of virgin rainforests, sweeping arcs of golden sands and lush tropical gardens, set the scene for one of natures true island rainforest experience.

Essence of Oz
The Cooktown "Essence Of Oz" is a 3 day 4WD accommodated safari which will show you ancient rainforests and outback landscapes, ancient Aboriginal rock art, Cook’s adventures, a rollicking Gold Rush, amazing feats of exploration and pioneering hardships.

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Our collage photos are courtesy of Bedarra Island Resort, Daintree Eco Lodge and Silky Oaks Lodge