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Embrace true Pacific Island paradise in Samoa, the heart of Polynesia, with an 8 days escape showcasing Upolu’s natural beauty, top adventures and Samoa’s rich and passionate culture.
Renowned for its South Pacific waters, lush tropical forests, pristine swimming holes and rich and engaging culture; Samoa unfolds adventure after adventure. Each day uncover a different side of the island immersing in its most spectacular and scenic wonders. Dip in crystal clear white sand beaches, stand amongst Samoa’s tallest waterfalls and swim in one of the world’s top 5 watering holes. Live the sun kissed life with endless opportunities to swim and refresh. Discover its underwater wonderland as you snorkel to find giant sea clams, swim with giant sea turtles and kayak amongst Samoa’s colourful exotic sea life.
With rich and immersive experiences, you’ll celebrate the Samoan people and way of life. Embark into the intricacies of village life and identity visiting a village community and primary school. Engage in a traditional ava ceremony, fire dancing, Samoan language and ukulele lesson. Try your hand in traditional arts and crafts or a hand in ancient games of Taulafoga (coconut tossing) and Tagati’a (spear throwing) with the locals. Delve deeper into Samoan past times with storytelling sessions, mat weaving and visits to historical sites. Treat your taste buds to a journey around the Pacific with age old recipes as features of a traditional feast, accompanied by customary song and dance by men, women and children of the villages. You’ll soon understand the 3000-year-old way of life, Fa’a Samoa or the’ Samoan Way’.
Unwind each day to an island haven at one of the best luxury boutique accommodations, Sinali Reef and Resort. Set amongst complete tranquility from tropical garden and white sandy beach right at your doorstep. Here, indulge in farm and ocean to plate dining experiences, invigorating the senses. Your escape includes 7 night’s accommodation with transfers and specified meals included. Enjoy guided tours where the island is brought to life.
Disappear into a tropical island escape and live in the rhythm of the ‘Samoan Way’. Walk and swim the spectacular sights of the islands legendary and well-kept secrets. Perfect for a peaceful escape to rejuvenate and rebuild while immersing into cultural experiences and untamed natural beauty.
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Experience the true meaning of eco-luxury at Silky Oaks Lodge with this unforgettable 4-day package that showcases the very best of Tropical North Queensland’s rainforest and reef.
With return transfers from Cairns Airport included, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Daintree Rainforest at Silky Oaks Lodge, one of Australia’s enduring luxury resorts. Settle into your luxury treehouse overlooking the tranquil Mossman River or rainforest and wake each day to the trickle of water and the songs of native wildlife dating back over 180 million years.
With Silky Oaks as a base, spend your days discovering why Tropical North Queensland is Australia’s preemi-nent holiday destination. Explore the sights and sounds of the Daintree on a tour and river cruise that takes in Mossman Gorge, Cassowary Falls and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then, venture out onto the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of adventure and fun in one of the most complex natural eco-systems on Earth. Traveling aboard an ultra-modern cruiser, you’ll have the option to snorkel or dive three exclusive Agincourt ribbon reef sites renowned for their astonishing natural beauty and diversity. You’ll be amazed at the visual spectacle of colourful coral, fish, turtles, whales and more!
When you’re done walking among towering trees and swimming in rivers and among reefs, indulge in a feast for the senses at Silky Oaks’ Treetops Restaurant. With daily tropical breakfast and dinner matched with se-lected premium wines included in your stay, treat yourself to the region’s best meat, seafood and vegetables augmented with native ingredients. After, retreat to Silky Oaks’ Healing Waters for the ultimate spa experi-ence. Inspired by ancient beliefs that celebrate the Mossman River as a life-giving force, the treatments – facials, massages and more – use the properties of pure botanicals to nurture both body and soul.
This ultra-luxe 4-day package includes 3-nights’ accommodation in a treehouse-style suite at Silky Oaks Lodge on a twin share basis. Tours of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef are included along with two $75 Healing Waters Spa treatment credits and gourmet meals, beverages and snacks as stated in the itinerary. Return airport transport provided.
Escape to Silky Oaks Lodge to experience the best of two breathtaking World-Heritage sites: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. This 4-day package blends an extraordinary wilderness experience with luxury refuge to create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Immerse yourself in the ancient and diverse Indigenous cultures of remote Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait Islands, with this unforgettable 12-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. This cruise is perfect for those wanting to experience the natural beauty of Australia’s northern coastline while learning about the fascinating culture and history of the First Peoples.
The Torres Strait Islands comprise almost 300 islands dotted across the narrow stretch of water between Cape York and Papua New Guinea. Arnhem Land, meanwhile, is one of Australia’s last true wilderness area, with some of the Top End’s most spectacular natural scenery including rugged coastlines, remote islands, rivers teeming with fish, rainforest, towering escarpments and savannah woodland. The Indigenous Peoples of these destinations are as beautiful and varied as the lands in which they have lived since the dawn of time.
Embarking from Cairns, Queensland, this immersive cruise aboard Coral Discoverer takes you far beyond the crowds to the rarely seen Cape York, Torres Strait Islands and Arnhem Land. With an expert crew, voyage into prehistoric landscapes, learn about the song-lines and lore that shaped these ancient cultures. You will learn how generations have passed down artistic traditions, and how this important cultural legacy is flourishing at world-renowned art centres in Yirrkala and Nhulunbuy.
Throughout your journey, choose the activities and experiences that suit you. Spend your days swimming, snorkelling and diving, or venture ashore for guided tours in destinations including Lizard Island, Stanley Island, the Torres Strait Islands and more. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Australia’s famous food and wine.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 11-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.
All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.
Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures and traditional lifestyles of Australia’s First Peoples, with this incredible 12-day expedition cruise. This is Australia’s northern coastline and islands at their very best!
View Reverse Direction: Departing Darwin (The same itinerary, but with an Art Theme) Cape York & Arnhem Land Indigenous Art Cruise (Darwin - Cairns) 12D11N
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Swim with the ocean’s gentle giants – whale sharks and humpback whales – at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, with this action-packed, 4-day package based out of the famous Sal Salis beach safari camp.
Situated halfway up the West Australian coastline, Ningaloo Reef is the world’s largest fringing reef, a 260-kilometre (162-mile) long coral reef teeming with manta rays, turtles, dolphins, dugongs and more than 500 species of fish. Nowhere else on Earth can you see such a diverse array of marine life in such large numbers – and with such regularity. Ningaloo Reef is truly a bucket-list destination!
With transfers included from Learmonth Airport (LEA), you’ll spend 3-nights at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. Hidden in the white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis offers just 15 eco-luxe wilderness tents, each overlooking the reef and sparkling Indian Ocean. Wake up to the song of a butcher bird or the raucous squawks of a galah and fill your days however you choose: relax in your tent’s hammock, laze on the beach, take part in the camp’s daily guided activities. Guided kayak-snorkels will take you further offshore to deeper lagoons, while field-guide led walks take in the majesty of the Mandu Mandu and Yardi Creek gorges at sunrise. Keep an eye out for native Australian wildlife including red kangaroos and black-footed rock wallabies!
The highlight of your time in Ningaloo will undoubtedly be the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with the ocean’s gentle giants: whale sharks or humpback whales. From March to July, Ningaloo is the best place is the world to swim with whale sharks, while from August to October the coast is alive with humpback whales as they undertake their annual migration. Swimming with these majestic creatures is a truly transformative experience – one you are sure to treasure for the rest of your life.
This luxury 4-day package includes 3-nights’ accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef on a twin share basis. Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive restaurant-quality meals and snacks, with the opportunity to catch your own dinner. Daily guided activities are included as well as complimentary use of non-motorised waters sports equipment. Transport to and from Learmonth Airport also provided.
Escape to one of the last great ocean paradises at Ningaloo Reef, with this unforgettable 4-day package. Swimming with the whales is a bucket list opportunity not to be missed!
Season
- Whale Shark Swim (March - July)
- Humpback Whale Swim (August - October)
- Turtle Eco Adventure (November)
While sightings are likely, there is no 100% guarantee of seeing whale sharks and humpback whales.
Discover where the outback meets the reef at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia’s most famous eco-luxe beach camp. Stay in one of just 15 wilderness tents overlooking the world-famous Ningaloo Reef. Wake to the song of a butcher bird or the raucous squawks of a galah and fall asleep to the sound of the waves on the beach and under a blanket of hundreds of thousands of stars. Fill your days however you choose: relax in your tent’s hammock or laze on the beach and paddle in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. At certain times of the year, you may even swim with humpback whales and whale sharks for an unforgettable experience.
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Explore the world famous Abel Tasman Coast Track on foot over three fantastic days. Classed as one of 'New Zealand's Great Walks', the 38km Abel Tasman Coast Track follows the coastline through lush native bush, over limestone cliffs and along golden sandy beaches. On this journey along the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you choose to walk all the way, take short hikes, or relax aboard the scenic boat cruise.
At the very top of the South Island there is the glittering Abel Tasman National Park and the Coast Track is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Park. The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's only coastal national park. Inviting sandy beaches fill the spaces between the trees and the tideline. Crystal clear streams tumble down mossy valleys to join the ocean. Granite and marble formations fringe the headlands, which are cloaked in regenerating native forest. Walking along the Abel Tasman Coast Track, you will soon agree that this is a coastal paradise and perfect place for relaxation and adventure.
Native wildlife is an essential part of your walking. Many animal species found along the Abel Tasman Coast Track are unique to this part of New Zealand. Tui and bellbird song fills the forest; shags (cormorants), gannets and little blue penguins dive for their dinner; fur seals lounge on the rocks around the edge of Tonga Island. Farewell your animal friends on the track, return to your beachfront lodges and enjoy a hot shower. They are the only lodge accommodation right on the beach in the heart of Abel Tasman National Park. Here, you enjoy a wilderness experience without giving up modern conveniences. Over a fine 3-course dinner, swap stories with fellow walkers, be lulled to sleep by the sound of waves lapping against golden sands.
With no road access in the Abel Tasman National Park, every trip is a journey. Be part of a small group, guided by experienced local guides, where you can discover the best of Abel Tasman National Park in comfort, with more time for you to relax or immerse in nature.
The walk is all inclusive with fine food prepared for you. You don't need to carry heavy packs during your walk as we transport all your luggage.
Blessed with a mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush, the Abel Tasman Coast Track walk delivers a safe, fun, friendly and authentic walking experience.