2 Day Package - Option 1 - Port Douglas

HABA BILLY TEA BUSH SAFARIS STATE OF THE ART VESSEL FUN & RELAXED REEF CRUISE FLOATATION DEVICES PROVIDED GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES QUALITY EQUIPMENT CERTIFIED & INTRO DIVING HIGH CREW RATIO BEST MARINE DIVERSITY CAPE TRIB 4WD SAFARI DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE SPOT CROCODILES DELICIOUS BBQ LUNCH EMMERGEN CREEK 'RAINFOREST MEETS THE REEF' ENJOY A TRADITIONAL CUP OF BILLY TEA RAINFOREST BOARDWALK FAN PALMS

This tour package combines the main highlights of the region - the Reef & Rainforest into two adventure day tours with Haba and Billy Tea Bush Safaris.

What Makes it Great?

• FREE Haba Cap with every booking!
• Great value!
• Brand New Vessel
• Professional crew
• Visit 2 outer reef sites
• Experienced Guide
• Hand Feed Kangaroos
• 4WD Bloomfield Track
• Lunches Included

Day One: Haba Outer Reef Cruise

HABA offers a fantastic day out on their brand new vessel Evolution. HABA has exclusive access to over 10 different marine park moorings. Your day is not rigidly structured, so you will have more time to dive, snorkel, and relax. The high ratio of crew to passenger provides an excellent personalised service with a maximum of 100 passengers and an average of 70.

Visiting sites located on Tongue, Sisters, Opal, Chinaman, St Crispins and Agincourt Reefs ensures clear oceanic water to give the best in visibility and marine diversity.

Your Day:

Your day begins with a courtesy coach transfer from your accommodation in Port Douglas or Palm Cove to the Marina Mirage. Coffee, tea and muffins are available onboard upon your arrival and during the Safety Briefing.

Departure for the Great Barrier Reef is at 8:30 with little over an hour travel time.

The rest of the day is yours for Snorkelling, Diving or simply relaxing right on the Outer Reef. All water sports create an appetite and a day on the Reef would not be the same without a delicious, fresh tropical buffet lunch.

Following lunch a Reef Brief will commence on the top deck during which the Marine Naturalist will explain to you the corals, fish and ecology of the Great Barrier Reef environment. Haba then moves on to the second unique location where you carry on your water activity or simply relax on the spacious vessel.

All certified diving includes a dive giuide. You have the opportunity to complete up to 3 dives in a day. Introductory Dives are conducted with a maximum ratio of 4 students per instructor. A souvenir introductory dive certificate is awarded to each successful diver. Please note, some medical conditions including asthma and high blood pressure may prohibit scuba diving. Please ask if you have any concerns.

The afternoon site brings with it the opportunity to participate in the guided Snorkel Tour where the information discussed in the Reef Brief is brought to life before your eyes. A Glass Bottom Boat tour is also sheduled during the day (extra cost). Following Afternoon Tea the boat departs the reef for arrival back in Port Douglas at approximately 4:30 pm.

Inclusions:

• Reef Cinema
• Wetsuits/Full length lycra suits
• Floatation devices
• Tropical Buffet Lunch
• Morning & Afternoon Tea
• Courtesy shuttle bus from Port Douglas and Palm Cove
• High quality snorkelling equipment
• Reef interpretive talk
• Guided snorkel tour
• Hot and Cold Showers
• Baby changing facilities

Additional Costs:

• Certified/Introductory Diving
• Glass Bottom boat tours
• High quality digital photos
• Reef and Fuel tax

This trip departs Port Douglas at 8:30am and returns at 4:30pm

Day Two: Cape Trib 4WD Safari

Billy Tea Bush Safaris is the longest established 4WD day tour operator to Cape Tribulation.

Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation at around 7am. For the first half of the journey you will venture north along the scenic coastal route to Mossman. Lush farmland contrasts with beautiful ocean views as you journey to the majestic Daintree River.

After morning tea its 'all aborad' for an informative river cruise. Learn about the mangrove rainforests, tropical rainforest and observe local wildlife including the estuarine crocodiles.

After the cruise ascend the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of the tropical rainforests and Coral Sea. There is no set timetable. You can enjoy elevated walks through the Cape Tribulation National Park with an experienced guide who allow ample time for questions and photographs.

A delicious barbecue lunch with freshly made salads is prepared while you have the chance to hand feed a kangaroo.

This tour offers a little more... It takes you beyond Cape Tribulation along the 4WD only 'Bloomfield Track', arriving at the pristine Emmergen Creek. You will have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim. Look for fish and turtles in the creek, butterflies and exotic birds in the trees and often Goannas on the forest floor. Enjoy a feast of tropical fruit, a complimentary glass of wine or savor a cup of traditional Billy Tea.

At Cape Tribulation Beach there is a little time to swim in the Coral Sea (seasonal) before taking the boardwalk to the viewing platform which overlooks the coast and mountains where the "Rainforest meets the Reef".

On the way home enjoy a short afternoon refreshment stop where you can pat a Kangaroo, scratch a cockatoo, have a cold beer or sip a cup of local tea.

Tour Includes:

• Environmentalist driver/guide
• Air conditioned 4WD vehicles
• Scenic coastal drive
• 1 hour Daintree River Cruise
• Morning Tea
• Alexandra Range lookout
• Guided National Park walks
• The 4WD "Bloomfield Track" Hand feed kanagaroos
• Emmegen freshwater creek
• Tropical BBQ
• Walk on Cape Tribulation Beach
• National Park elevated boardwalks
• Cable ferry crossing

This trip departs Port Douglas at 8:20am and returns at 5:30pm approx.

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