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Amended or cancelled reservations incur the following fees:

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	<li>Within 30 days of the arrival date, fee equivalent to one (1) nights&#39; accommodation for EACH property cancelled/amended plus any additional charges that may be charged by the accommodation properties.</li>
	<li>No Show or seven (7) days or less from commencement date of package booking incurs a cancellation/amendment fee of 100% of the payment for the entire package.</li>
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Explore the best of Queensland&rsquo;s spectacular tropical coast on this truly unforgettable 5-day/5-night adventure! Check out the highlights of Airlie Beach and experience the thrill of high-speed sailing through the Whitsundays. Spend an afternoon relaxing on the stunning Whitehaven Beach and soaking up the sun as we enjoy two full days enjoying this breathtaking island archipelago. We round our amazing adventure off with two amazing days marooned on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef and enjoy an incredible night sleeping under the stars.

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This incredible 5-day trip from Airlie Beach is the perfect combination of tropical paradise and stunning natural beauty. An ideal add-on to any East Coast adventure, we spend a day relaxing in Airlie Beach, enjoy two days of island hopping and exploring in the stunning Whitsundays and two unmissable days taking in all the highlights of the Great Barrier Reef from our awesome floating pontoon in the middle of the Coral Sea!

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Itinerary

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Delve into the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands and Australia&rsquo;s world-famous Great Barrier Reef on this amazing 5-day/5-night in the heart of tropical Queensland&rsquo;s stunning coastline. Enjoy a plethora of amazing activities including sailing, snorkelling, swimming with thousands of tropical fish and island-hopping! If you&rsquo;re feeling flush, you can even go skydiving, scuba diving or take a scenic helicopter ride for a spectacular aerial view of the world&rsquo;s largest coral reef system.

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Enjoy absolute flexibility with our varied accommodation packages and the freedom to hop across the islands as you choose! Comprised of different day trips, our awesome packages include anywhere up to 5 days of exploring The Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef and Airlie Beach and different levels of accommodation to suit every budget. Enjoy four nights staying at your choice of beach resorts, with everything from private rooms and AC dorms in the Base and Nomads backpacker hostels to fancy double rooms in the Whitsunday Vista Resort and luxurious apartments in the Blue Horizon Resort.

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Day 1: Airlie Beach

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Our first day is all about relaxing and exploring the highlights of Airlie Beach. With loads of shops, restaurants and bars, this quaint seaside town will be your base for the next 4 days! Check into your accommodation, relax and top up your tan by the outside pool and go out exploring. Don&rsquo;t miss the chance to check out the amazing Airlie Beach Lagoon, a beautiful lake overlooking the Coral Sea and the stunning Whitsunday Islands.

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Day 2: Island Hopping in the Whitsundays National Park

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Take to the water and enjoy a day of exploring with our awesome island-hopping passes for the Whitsunday Islands! This breathtaking archipelago is home to the breathtaking Hamilton Islands and the Living Reef Lagoon on Daydream Island. Nature lovers will enjoy the freedom to wander as they please, with spectacular jungle walks and secluded bays just waiting to be discovered! At sunset, head back to the mainland and enjoy the stunning vistas before settling in for a good night&rsquo;s sleep in our chosen accommodation.

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Day 3: Camira Sailing Adventure to Whitehaven Beach

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We spend today experiencing a different side to the Whitsundays as we sail through on our high-speed catamaran, Camira. Thrill-seekers will love the adrenaline rush we get as we speed through the water, running on nothing but innovative engineering and tidal winds!

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This all-inclusive sailing adventure is the perfect way to experience these stunning tropical islands, with all activities, morning and afternoon tea, a delicious barbeque lunch and all refreshments included! Enjoy an afternoon relaxing on the breathtakingly beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Swim, snorkel and sunbathe on the pristine shores as we psyche ourselves up for an unforgettable ferry ride back to the mainland!

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Day 4 &amp; 5: The ultimate Great Barrier Reef adventure with a night under the stars

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Enjoy a truly unique experience as we head out to the Great Barrier Reef for two full days of exploration and one incredible night sleeping under the stars aboard our comfortable floating pontoon. Located 40 nautical miles from shore on the outer ring of the Great Barrier Reef, our pontoon is the perfect way to get up close and personal with the spectacular marine life of this famous natural wonder!

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Swim and snorkel through the crystal clear water, enjoy a fascinating insight into the underwater world through our submerged viewing platform and relax on our comfortable deck. Adventurers can also opt in for an incredible heli-flight over the breathtaking Heart Reef or a deep-sea dive to come face to face with the colourful reef! Treat yourself to a delicious morning and afternoon tea, a delicious buffet lunch and an open-air barbeque dinner, as well as complimentary tea and coffee and on-board refreshments from the bar.

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The highlight of our 5-day adventure begins as the sun goes down over the ocean. Enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the bright skies and watch as darkness falls and the sky becomes illuminated with thousands of stars. Far away from the city lights the night sky out here is absolutely phenomenal. Descend to our underwater viewing chamber for a fascinating glimpse of nocturnal light on the reef before we curl up in our comfortable swags and let the lull of the ocean slowly send us to sleep.

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Rise with the sun and a private morning exploring the reef before the other guests arrive for the day. Enjoy more snorkelling and swimming, or perhaps even get a massage atop our comfy deck before we head back to the mainland for one more night in Airlie Beach.

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Please Note

Check in for all island transfers and cruises is 30-minutes prior to departure

All transfers from Airlie Beach to the Port of Airlie can be arranged for an extra $20

Extra nights accommodation available on request

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Itineraries are subject to change without notice

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What to Bring

Swimwear

Towel

Sunglasses

Sunhat

Sunscreen

Light jacket for windy or cool days

Camera!

Money/credit card for optional purchases such as dives, massages or a heli flight!

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Extra night rate

Base or Nomads Backpacker Resort: $28 in dorm and $46 in double/twin

Whitsunday Vista Resort: $100 in double

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	<li>2 full days on the outer Great Barrier Reef</li>
	<li>1 night on our floating pontoon under the stars!</li>
	<li>Snorkelling gear</li>
	<li>Underwater observatory</li>
	<li>Semi-submersible</li>
	<li>Morning and afternoon tea</li>
	<li>Buffet lunch</li>
	<li>Option to add-on activities like scuba diving, heli flights and massages</li>
	<li>Full day on a Whitehaven Beach Camira Sailing Adventure</li>
	<li>All inclusive meals and refreshments including alcoholic beverages after 11am</li>
	<li>High-speed sailing through the Whitsunday Islands</li>
	<li>Snorkelling gear</li>
	<li>Visit to Whitehaven Beach</li>
	<li>Full day in Airlie Beach</li>
	<li>4 nights at your chosen Airlie Beach accommodation</li>
	<li>Protection fee to go towards maintaining the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park</li>
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The&nbsp;Backpacker prices&nbsp;shown on this website are only available to bona fide VIP, ISIC, YHA, Nomads, Base, SUT, Travel Bugs, Adventure Travel or Peterpans card holders. Backpackers are further defined as 18-35 years of age and staying in backpacker accommodation or a campervan. Proof of membership must be presented at check-in. Awesome Whitsundays retains full rights to grant or refuse a backpacker discount at its discretion. Discounts are only available on the products where specifically stated.

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