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Fraser Island

Kingfisher Bay Resort K'gari Fraser Island Hotel

Access: A ferry departs 4 times daily from River Heads, Hervey Bay (9am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm & 6.45pm). Hervey Bay is accessible by Tilt Train, Coach or Air through Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Airport. Price is £36 per adult and £18 per child.

Facilities:

Lady Elliot Island

At Kingfisher Bay Resort there are picture-perfect moments at every turn. Wake up in the World Heritage surrounds and enjoy the natural bush setting from your private deck. By day, join an expert guide and discover Fraser Island’s diverse landscapes from the comfort of an air-conditioned, custom-designed 4WD coach. Swim in the crystal clear depths of Lake McKenzie, encircled by pure white silica sand. Wander through lush rainforests, cruise along the 75 Mile Beach highway and visit the historic Maheno Shipwreck. Admire the spectacular cliffs of coloured sands and float along the tranquil, cool waters of Eli Creek. By night, relax islandstyle with a cocktail at sunset, and dine in one of three resort restaurants. This three day two night package includes resort hotel accommodation, a full day Beauty Spots 4WD Tour including lunch and refreshments, buffet breakfast daily and return ferry transfers from River Heads (Hervey Bay).

Tennis • 152 Hotel Rooms •

Over 100 self-contained Two & Three Bedroom Villas • 4WD Expeditions • Night Walks • 4WD Hire for private exploration • Whale Watching Cruises • Fishing Clinics.

Discover K’gari Package

Enjoy time exploring both coasts of the world’s largest sand island, on one eco adventure to suit all travellers. Start your getaway in style, with a pre-night stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort. Relax on island time and enjoy full access to the resort facilities, in preparation for your two-day 4WD tour. Inclusions: Return passenger ferry transfer ex River Heads ferry Terminal, Accommodation, Full day Rangerguided Beauty Spots 4WD bus tour of K'gari (Fraser Island) including morning or afternoon tea, lunch and National Park fees. Optional Extras: Breakfast & Car parking can be added.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

Resort Hotel Room £140

Wallum Resort Hotel Room £152

King Bay View Hotel Room £182

Discovery K'gari Package From Hervey Bay £609

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Hotel

Facilities: Beachfront Café, Dining & Bar; Beach Volleyball; Children's Playground; PADI Dive Shop; Gift Shop

Activities: Glass Bottom Boat/Guided Snorkel Tour; Guided Reef Walk (low tide); Island Tours/Activities; Bird Watching Tours (in season); Turtle Tours (in season)

Lady Elliot is a coral cay located on the southern tip of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef, 80kms north-east of Bundaberg, just north of Fraser Island. The island is situated within a highly protected ’Green Zone’ of the Marine National Park and is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life. Lady Elliot Island is regarded as one of the best diving and snorkelling locations on the Great Barrier Reef and is renowned for its healthy coral reef and abundance of turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and the entire cast of Finding Nemo.

Guests can snorkel straight from the beach and enjoy an average visibility of 20 metres all year around. The lagoon protects and nurtures the curiosity of beginners while the experienced snorkellers and divers explore the magic of the reef in deeper waters. The 43 room Eco Resort strives to provide guests with a genuine eco-tourism experience.

Mar 24

From Hervey Bay/Bundaberg £322

From Gold Coast/Brisbane £633

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

Glamping Tent £543

Garden Unit £451

Reef Unit £500

Gliding through the turquoise waters towards the idyllic tropical nature of Magnetic Island, you can see why it is one of Townsville's most loved islands. Peppers Blue on Blue Resort is elegantly laid out at the water's edge overlooking the Coral Sea and private marina. The ferry that transports you to the island from Townsville delivers you to the finest Magnetic Island accommodation. Boats bob at the marina and behind this modern Magnetic Island resort is a mountainous terrain that provides a picture perfect backdrop. At night, you can dine on the glittering boardwalk, with great food and wine on the table and a canopy of stars above. Peppers Blue on

HERON ISLAND Heron Island Resort

Experience life on the Great Barrier Reef on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef, extraordinary variety of aquatic life, whales, nesting turtles and as a breeding ground for an abundance of bird life where you are very much a guest of the natural environment. Activities include diving, snorkelling, semisubmersible and sunset cruises, a Junior Reef Ranger Program along with complimentary guided Island, Turtle and Reef tours. Heron Island offers 112, rooms, suite and beach house accommodation. It is the only hotel accommodation on Heron Island and one of the few locations on the planet where you can walk from

Island

Blue Resort provides idyllic accommodation on Magnetic Island making it an ideal escape destination all year round.

The resort features a range of accommodation choices from Hotel Rooms to Three Bedroom Apartments and Four Bedroom Penthouses, some with private plunge pools and all with sunny balconies upon which to relax.

The grounds are laid out around the Nelly Bay Marina with some rooms overlooking its pristine waters. Accommodation is situated within blocks of three storey walk-ups, with one of the blocks having lift access.

The resort is positioned beside the island ferry terminal, just a short 20 metre stroll from the ferry.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24 Sun-Thu Fri+Sat

Hotel Room £109 £127

Two Bedroom £184 £204

Adult Child

Return Sealink Ferry Transfer £24 £12 your room to the beach and literally dive into one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

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All accommodation, ranging from rooms set amongst an ancient Pisonia Forest that serves a sanctuary for marine birds and beachside rooms steps from the water to the larger Beach House and Point Suite, offer relaxed, low-key comfort and immediate access to crystal clear waters teeming with nesting turtles, reef fish, turtles, rays, reef sharks and more.

Includes: Accommodation, breakfast daily, snorkel equipment hire (mask, snorkel and flippers) and complimentary guided tours.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

Turtle Room £272

Reef Room £285

Beachside Suite £317

Beach House £545

Returm Boat Transfer Adult Child (3-14yrs)

Ex Gladstone £69 £37

Orpheus Island Lodge Hotel

Rates include all gourmet meals, a selection of quality Australian wines, spirits and beers, all-inclusive mini bar, a daily Orpheus experience (local snorkel, sunset cruise, guided hike, cocktail class, low tide walk, wine tasting and when in-season whale watching) and unlimited use of water equipment (motorised dinghy, paddle boards, kayaks, catamaran, light fishing and snorkelling gear).

Orpheus Island is accessible by a 30-minute helicopter journey from Townsville. Due to helicopter weight restrictions, passengers are requested to bring a small, soft duffle bag up to a maximum weight of 15kg in total.

Orpheus Island Lodge is a rare island hideaway of exceptional beauty located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Nestled in a sheltered bay on the western side of the island, the lodge is dotted along a ribbon of serene beach and boasts Coral Sea views, languid breezes and spectacular sunsets. Orpheus showcases a plethora of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The fringing reefs and the neighbouring islands is home to 1,100 of the 1,500 reef fish species. Orpheus Island Lodge accommodates just 28 indulged guests at any one time. With a beautiful balance between contemporary and laid-back luxe island aesthetic, all accommodation types ensure a tranquil sanctuary for guests to unwind with enjoy the coral Sea views.

LIZARD ISLAND Lizard Island

Lizard Island is located 240km north of Cairns and 27kmoff the coast of Tropical North Queensland. It is a National Park covering 1,013ha with 24 sandy beaches. The only resort located on a 1,013-hectare National Park and literally on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island offers seclusion and natural privacy that you will cherish. Add 24 private beaches, and with only 40 suites and villas, that means a private beach for every guest, couple or group. Lizard Island presents elegant, yet understated Great Barrier Reef accommodation in a variety of rooms, suites and villas. All of our resort rooms and suites offer serene luxury and a private location in which to enjoy your stay. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in each of the resort’s guest rooms and at dedicated areas across the resort.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

North Beachfront Room £1,174

South Room £1,409

South Suite £1,979

North Beachfront Villa £2,650

*Please note room prices do not include heli transfer

Hotel

The hour flight from Cairns allows you to take in the true majesty and scale of the reef, and the resort is literally on the reef - no long boat rides are needed to enjoy one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.

Your stay includes gourmet meals, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, a selections or fine Australian wines, beer, Spirits and Sparkling wine, use of non-motorised water sport equipment. Minimum Stay 2 nights and caters for children 10 years and over.

GETTING THERE:

Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Lizard Island daily via Cairns.

East Air operates the connecting flight between Cairns and Lizard Island up to twice a day, which takes around 60 minutes.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

Garden view £1,332

Oceanview Villa £2,016

Beachfront Suite £2,341

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