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Itineraries
1 WEEK
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Australia's reef-diving capital and gateway to the Daintree Rainforest,
Cairns
is an obligat-
ory Queensland destination. Spend your time here pinballing between botanic gardens, hip
restaurants and buzzy watering holes. A short hop offshore, reef-trimmed
Green Island
and
Fitzroy Island
have verdant vegetation and lovely beaches. Further afield, a snor-
kelling or dive trip to the
Great Barrier Reef
is essential. With more time, you could plan
a few days on a live-aboard expedition to Cod Hole, one of Australia's best dive spots.
A short drive north of Cairns, treat yourself to a stay in a plush resort at
Palm Cove
. An
hour further north is
Port Douglas
, an up-tempo holiday hub with fabulous eateries, bars,
and a beaut beach. It's also a popular base for boat trips to the outer reef.
