At a Glance
Experience the best Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Discover the world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, 4WD the wild and beautiful Bloomfield Track - rated as one of Queensland’s most scenic short road trips, and Sail and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on a luxury sailing catamaran. To lay in the lap of luxury, spend 5 nights at The Reef House - a boutique 5 star colonial charm in the heart of glamorous beach village of Palm Cove.
From the moment chauffeur transfer you from Cairns to beautiful palm-fringed beach, friendly staff greet you with a cold towel and gin infused welcome drink, the stresses of modern life drift away. You have two day activities arranged and the rest of time is all at your leisure.
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Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 5-nights’ accommodation at The Reef House in a Brigadier King Room Studio on a twin share basis. Room upgrade available at additional cost. Curated room arrival with music, oil burners & local chocolates
- Daily Breakfast
- Candlelit three-course a la carte dinner, one night
- Return private transfers to/from Cairns Airport
- Concierge porterage & tour of the property
- Local tropical sorbet served around the pools at 3pm
- Brigadier’s punch & canapés served in the Lounge at 5pm
- Brigadier’s punch and canapés served in the Lounge at twilight
- Refresh with a cold towel at 11am every morning around the pools
- “Reef House Mixology” interactive cocktail classes twice a week
- Aqua Aerobics in the heated mineral pool twice a week
- Stretch & Breathe class twice a week
- Beachfront yoga
- Relax in our adult only tranquility pool or heated mineral pool
- Unlimited use of our vintage style cruiser bikes & fishing rods
- Unlimited use of guest library, board games, adult sketch kits
- Full day Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation small group 4WD tour
- Low Islands Afternoon/Sunset Sail + VIP Upgrade including snorkelling equipment & tuition, guided snorkel tour, glass bottom boat tour, island heritage walk, 2.5hrs at Low Isles, sailing onboard a luxury catamaran, reef interpretation walk, light lunch on arrival, afternoon tea, selection of canapés, all beverages, Beach Sun Smart Pack including beach towel, sun hat, reef friendly sunscreen and reusable calico beach bag
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairns Airport, your chauffeur will meet and transfer you to The Reef House, an iconic boutique hotel overlooking the Coral Sea in the tropical village of Palm Cove. You will be welcomed with a cold towel and gin-infused cocktail. Once settled, head out to explore the hotel’s 5-star facilities. Relax in the adult’s only pool, try your hand at a cocktail making class, or rejuvenate in the multi-awarded Reef House Day Spa (additional charge applies). You may also make use of complimentary vintage style cruiser bikes and fishing rods. *Please refer to the ‘Weekly Wellness Program’ for timetable and activities. Finish your day with complimentary drinks and canapés served in the Brigadier’s lounge before indulging in a Candlelit three-course a la carte dinner. |
Enjoy Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Bloomfield Track full-day tour. Your first stop is at the Majestic Daintree River for morning tea before enjoying an informative guided River Cruise on the Daintree River. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best! Then visit Alexandra Range Lookout for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. You will then experience the the Daintree rainforest intimately on a National Park Boardwalk. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna and you will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat. After the lunch, you will be taken to the famous Daintree Tea Plantation, past spectacular mountains and through spectacular World Heritage Rainforest and continue along the 4WD Bloomfield Track through to pristine Emmagen Creek. And now it is time for an exclusive refreshing rainforest stream swim, in crystal clear fresh waters and without the crowds of people. You'll enjoy Cape Tribulation Beach after most of the crowds are gone! Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef.'
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Whether you are an early riser and catch the tropical sun coming up or just saunter down for a leisurely breakfast, the view from our restaurant in the morning is a great way to start the day. Then participate in the scheduled wellness program. *Please refer to the ‘Weekly Wellness Program’ for timetable and activities. Time to unwind and savour the tastes of North Queensland’s fresh produce under the magnificent Melaleuca trees and palms and with the views across to the coral sea. |
Participate in daily wellness program in the morning. *Please refer to the ‘Weekly Wellness Program’ for timetable and activities. Around midday, a private air-conditioned sedan transfers you to Port Douglas for an afternoon sail around the Low Isles, a tropical coral cay island on the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the white sandy beaches and coconut palms surrounded by coral gardens and the Coral Sea. The lagoon is alive with fragile corals and marine life, making it the ideal place to snorkel. You may choose to join a guided snorkel tour with a Marine Naturalist, or relax on glass bottom boat cruise. With most of the major tour operators having already finished for the day, this tropical paradise is exclusively yours to enjoy. Departing the island around 5:00pm, enjoy a sunset sail on the homeward journey. Experience the peace and tranquillity of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beer or sparkling wine with a selection of canapes. Return to your resort for another delicious 3-course dinner. |
Whether you are an early riser and catch the tropical sun coming up or just saunter down for a leisurely breakfast, the view from our restaurant in the morning is a great way to start the day. Then participate in the scheduled wellness program. *Please refer to the ‘Weekly Wellness Program’ for timetable and activities. Time to unwind and savour the tastes of North Queensland’s fresh produce under the magnificent Melaleuca trees and palms and with the views across to the coral sea. |
Enjoy one final sleep in and breakfast before check-out at 11:00am. A private transfer to Cairns Airport at a pre-arranged time. * This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures. Room upgrade is available at an addition charge.
More Info
The start and finish point for this package is Cairns, Queensland.
Cairns Airport (CNS) receives flights from many domestic locations around Australia as well as international flights from countries including New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Japan and Indonesia.
With loads of sunshine, warm seas, refreshing sea breezes and a warm climate all year round, Tropical North Queensland weather is hard to beat. The temperate ranges, on average, from 30 degrees Celsius to 21 degrees Celsius. The region has two distinct seasons: a winter period of warm temperatures and low rainfall (May – Oct), and a summer period of hot, humid temperatures and higher rainfall (Nov – Apr). You can swim in Tropical North Queensland all year round.
The below timetable is subject to weather and seasonal changes.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.