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Daintree Wonder Tours visits Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge
Includes-
- Crocodile Cruise on the mighty Daintree River
- Tropical Restaurant Lunch
- Receive a complimentary glass of wine or beer with lunch as well as a taster of Daintree Estates chocolate
- Exotic Tropical Fruit
- Maximum 6-7 persons per vehicle
$170 per adult
- Crocodile Cruise on the mighty Daintree River
- Tropical Restaurant Lunch
- Receive a complimentary glass of wine or beer with lunch as well as a taster of Daintree Estates chocolate
- Exotic Tropical Fruit
- Maximum 6-7 persons per vehicle
$170 per adult
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
River Drift Snorkelling - Port Douglas
River Drift Snorkelling
Back Country Bliss
- Only 15 mins from Port Douglas
- All equipment provided
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Friday, June 06, 2008
It's a steamy morning in the Tropical North Queensland rainforest and I stand in a waist-deep pool at the edge of the Mossman River. Beside our small group, led by experienced outdoor instructors Barney and Michaela, the river is bubbling and tumbling, swelled by recent rains.
I am still half-asleep and too self-conscious about the flaws of my body revealed by my snug wetsuit to be fully concentrating on Barney's directions: "Just relax and let the current take you," I think he says. "And try to stick to the deeper part of the river".
Happily, the rather more sveltely wetsuited and aptly named Michaela Flood is ready to demonstrate. She launches herself head-down and snorkel-up into the rapids and swims hard across them, like Lara Croft. Then, reaching mid-river, she lets the water carry her, drifting swiftly but gracefully downstream and pulling up about 100 metres away near the opposite riverbank.
"So we're aiming for that calm section which is known as an eddy," continues Barney. "And don't worry. We'll grab you if you're going to overshoot."
Before I know it, Barney is summoning me for my first attempt at river-drift snorkelling.
I push myself into the white water, angle my mask into the swirl beneath and start to flail my arms and legs like an out-of-control ceiling fan. At first all I can see is the riverbed flashing past below, all I can hear is the swoosh of churning water and although I am trying to travel headfirst the river is twirling me around like a twig.
After a few seconds, however, I remember Barney's advice and stop struggling. Almost immediately, my body rights itself and I am carried smoothly downstream. I raise my head occasionally to check that I am still on course and as I near the eddy, I manoeuvre myself clear of the current, coming to an ungainly halt by digging my heels into the sandy riverbed.
During the next 90 minutes, we zigzag down the clear tropical river, spotting big river perch and freshwater turtles as we snorkel. Pausing often we take in the jungle scenery, bright-breasted birds singing in the trees and fluorescent butterflies fluttering by.
Finally, having earned our drift snorkelling P-plates, we float serenely down the Mossman on our backs, gazing up into the glistening green canopy of overhanging trees and their accompanying epiphites. It is a wonderful way to start the day and an exhilarating but intimate experience of the river and surrounding forest.
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Rendezvous Reef Resort Port Douglas is ideal for a fun-filled holiday for the whole family.
Unbeatable!
RESORT FEATURES
- 15 acres of lush gardens
- Childrens pool
- Lagoon pools
- Gym
- BBQ area
PACKAGE FEATURES:
- 7 Nights Rendezvous Resort
- 2 Bedroom Deluxe Villa
- Wavedancer Low Isles
- Breakfast daily
$1497 per family inc levies
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Regal Port Douglas
is located in the centre of Port Douglas on Macrossan St and features a 3 storey cascading fountain and a resort style pool with island and spa.
20% OFF
For 3 nights or more on Studio, 1 Bedroom Spa & Jacuzzi Apartments
from $120 per night
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
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Temp: 22.1 °C
Wind: 17 kt SSE
Humidity: 91%
Pressure: 1017.1 hpa
Rain: 1.8mm since 9am
Forecast: 20 - 26 °C (Showers)
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Villa Exotique is a Three bedroom Villa with private plunge pool & 30 metre lap pool and located 50 metres to Macrossan St.
STAY 7 PAY 5
STAY 5 PAY 4
reduced to $208 p/n
(based on 7 nights)
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Sheraton Mirage Villas
2,3 & 4 bedroom Villas. Includes full breakfast daily and 15% off food & beverage in the Sheraton Mirage Resort restaurants.
SPECIAL RATES
from $690 per night
save $100 per night
*Blackout Dates apply
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Silky Oaks Lodge, luxury rainforest lodge, edge of World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park and Mossman River.
STAY 4 UPGRADE
Stay 4 nights in a Deluxe Treehouse and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Riverhouse.
SAVE $520
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Shantara offers luxury Studios and Apartments, Day Spa, 2 large lagoon style pool areas (heated in winter/cooled in summer) and a Gymnasium.
STAY 4 PAY 3
Tropical fruit basket
from $154 per night
*blackout dates apply
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Port Relax & Sail
Enjoy staying in the heart of Port Douglas on Macrossan St. Relax with warm nights, easy tours & return airport transfers from Cairns...
Enjoy staying in the heart of Port Douglas on Macrossan St. Relax with warm nights, easy tours & return airport transfers from Cairns...
PACKAGE INCLUDES
-5 Nights Spa apartment
-Le Cher Du Monde
-Return airport transfers
-Sunset sail on Dicksons Inlet
-Daintree & Mossman tour
-Daintree River Cruise
-5 Nights Spa apartment
-Le Cher Du Monde
-Return airport transfers
-Sunset sail on Dicksons Inlet
-Daintree & Mossman tour
-Daintree River Cruise
from $518 per person
SAVE $180!
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Fairway Four is a privately owned luxury Three Bedroom Villa located at a famous Resort in Port Douglas. The villa sleeps a maximum of 6 people.
STAY 10 PAY 8
3 BEDROOM VILLA
from $400 per night
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Situated on Davidson Street, just steps to Four Mile Beach with Spa suites, One, Two and Three bedroom suites.
STAY 4 PAY 3
from $216 per night
Applies to Spa Suite, One bedroom Suite & Two bedroom Dual Key
Travel between now and 22/June/2012
Port Douglas Sands is your affordable escape.
Come & enjoy the warm weather & fabulous pool!
STAY 7 PAY 5
1 bedroom apartments
from $132 per night
*black out dates apply
Book before 30/June/2012
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Oaks Lagoons at Port Douglas offers contemporary apartments with spas and swim out pool deck features.
Special!
All room types
STAY 7 PAY 5
from $99 per night
save up to $63/night
(block out dates apply)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Paradise Links is perfect for a family or group holiday and golf trip.
STAY 7 PAY 5
STAY 5 PAY 4
from $140 per night
1 day free:
*Tennis equip: 4 people
*Free bike hire x 2 bikes
*1 free token -driving range & practice greens
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Port Douglas.