• Round-trip Business Class airfare on United Airlines from San Francisco to Brisbane
• Round-trip Business Class airfare on Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Cairns
• Round-trip private transfers Cairns Airport/Mossman
• 3-nights Mossman, Silky Oaks Lodge, Treehouse Retreat including tropical breakfast and dinner in the Treehouse Restaurant with wines daily, signature sunset drinks hour and snacks, in-suite bar with a selection of local treats and beverages, daily morning open-air yoga and one return scheduled shuttle to Port Douglas daily
  • The First Nations Ngadiku Dreamtime walk at Mossman Gorge: a 90-minute Indigenous guided walking discovery of the Daintree Rainforest with return transfers
  • Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise with Sailaway, including lunch, snorkeling and return transfers
• Round-trip Helicopter transfers from Cairns to Mt Mulligan
• 3-nights Mt Mulligan Lodge, Outback Pavilion including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, select wine, beer and soda, use of paddleboards, sky-gazing telescope, electric buggy and light fishing gear, a daily outback experience including ATV adventure, sunset drinks, tour of historic Mount Milligan township and coal mine, guided hike or exploration of Tyrconnell Gold Mine.
• Round-trip airfare from Cairns to Lizard Island
• 3-nights Lizard Island Resort, Oceanview Villa including gourmet meals, non-alcoholic beverages, select fine Australian wines, beers, spirits and sparkling wine, in-room mini-bar, picnic hampers and use of non-motorized water sports and motorized dinghies
• Round-trip private transfers Brisbane Airport/Hotel
• 2-nights Crystalbrook Vincent, River Room
  • Private Brisbane Sights and Bites including lunch
• US/foreign taxes & fees including September 11 Security Fee

All trips include 24-hour emergency travel assistance.

Book by:

June 30, 2024

Valid for travel between:

June 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024

Additional dates, gateway cities and airlines may be available.

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Day 1:  Depart USA

This evening make your way to San Francisco Airport for your overnight flight to Brisbane & connecting flight to Cairns. Other gateway cities are available, please call for details and pricing.

Day 2: International Date Line

During your flight, you will cross the International Date Line.

Day 3: Mt Mulligan (D)

On arrival in Brisbane, clear Customs & Immigration before transferring to the Domestic Terminal for your flight to Cairns. On arrival, make your way to the general aviation terminal for your helicopter transfer to Mt Mulligan Lodge. Mt Mulligan Lodge offers modern laidback luxury in the untamed outback environment of Northern Outback Queensland. Set on a 28,000-hectre outback cattle station, the luxury lodge is situated on a secluded site, in the shadow of majestic Ngarrabullgan – Mount Mulligan.

Day 4-5: Mt Mulligan (B,L,D)

There is plenty of times to relax or join in on any of the included activities. Get behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) exploring boulder-strewn creeks, navigating outback tracks before resting at the picturesque south end of Mount Mulligan to delight in a chef-prepared gourmet picnic. Take a 4WD safari to Tyrconnell Gold Mine where the thundering sound of Australia’s oldest operating gold crusher fills your senses with what it was like to work in one of the country’s most productive goldmines. Then at sunset, make your way to the Mt Mulligan Lodge Sunset Bar and watch the ever-changing moods of the Mount Mulligan escarpment.

Day 6: Mt Mulligan – Mossman (B,D)

Fly back to Cairns by helicopter and transfer by land to Silky Oaks Resort for a 3-night stay. Located in a stunning riverside location adjoining one of the oldest living rainforests the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park.

Day 7: Mossman (B,D)

The Ngadiku Dreamtime walks at Mossman Gorge unveil Daintree’s essence, sharing ancient Kuku Yalanji stories. Guided by Indigenous hosts, 90-minute journeys, featuring ‘smoking’ rituals, traverse secluded paths, revealing cultural treasures—bark shelters, rainforest streams. Guests engage in hands-on activities: bush plant use, food discovery, soap making, ochre painting. Culminating with bush tea and damper, the experience offers sensory immersion. Explore the rainforest’s allure on the Fig Tree Rapids trail, culminating in a revitalizing dip in the billabong, a pure communion with nature’s bounty.

Day 8: Mossman (B,L,D)

Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard a luxury catamaran across the Coral Sea to either Mackay Coral Cay or Low Isles with Sailaway. Discover the pristine beauty of Mackay Cay, a small island perched above high tide, boasting white sands and clear waters. Explore two protected reef sites teeming with vibrant coral gardens, giant clams, turtles, and tropical fish. Expert-guided snorkeling, beach relaxation, and educational presentations enrich this marine adventure.

Day 9: Mossman – Lizard Island (B,D)

Transfer to Cairns Airport for your flight to Lizard Island, uniquely located right on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The island has 24 powdery-white beaches, over 1000 hectares of national park, understated island luxe suites, outstanding dive, and snorkel spots and the bluest of clear blue ocean views from every angle.

Day 10-11-: Lizard Island (B,L,D)

Experience Lizard Island on the reef, on land or in the tranquility of the spa. Guided and self-guided activities include snorkeling, diving, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, visits to the Research Centre, tennis under night lights, morning yoga on the beach and indulgent spa treatments. Optional experiences include diving the famous Cod Hole, reef experiences and aerial flights. Take time to pamper yourself with a treatment at the on-site spa.

 Day 12: Lizard Island – Brisbane (B)

Return to Cairns on a scheduled flight and make your way across to the Domestic Terminal for your flight to Brisbane. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

Day 13: Brisbane (L)

Today, join a culinary adventure that commences in the heart of Brisbane’s trendy James Street precinct, a hub for gourmet food and wine. Sample some of the city’s finest offerings, starting with a visit to the renowned Agnes bakery, where you can delight your senses with their scrumptious pastries and artisanal bread. Indulge in a wine tasting at one of Australia’s few urban micro-wineries, where you’ll savor exquisite wines crafted from handpicked grapes sourced from top vineyards across the country. From there, proceed to the luxurious Calile hotel, an oasis of style and sophistication. Indulge in a gourmet dining experience at their on-site restaurant, where talented chefs create tantalizing dishes.

Day 14: Depart Brisbane

Transfer by private vehicle to Brisbane Airport for your return flight to the US.

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