This action packed holiday combines the best 2 dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef (the Cod Hole & Yongala Wreck) with spectacular Coral Sea diving including the Scuba Zoo shark feeding frenzy. You will experience North Queensland's most picturesque scenery by land, sea and air. Includes a stunning 150 mile low altitude flight along the Great Barrier Reef between Lizard Island and Cairns.
Combines expeditions 4 Day Cod Hole & 7 Day Coral Sea Expedition with 4 star land accommodation, white water rafting and transfers.
- 3 days on Supersport
- 6 days on Spoilsport
Arrive: Cairns on Thursday for overnight
accommodation
Return: Townsville on Monday at 5.30pm for overnight hotel accommodation
Departs: Every second Thursday from Cairns, Righa Cairns Colonial Club.
Day 1
Thursday: Check in at the Righa Cairns Colonial Club (or alternative hotel as specified by your agent), an excellent resort style hotel in a tropical setting (rooms may not be available until 2 PM) Relax and discover CairnsDay 2-4
Fri-Sun:7.30am briefing and transfer to vessel.
Cruise and dive the entire turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs on-route to the Cod Hole.Exquisite coral gardens at Challenger Bay are ideal for macro and fish photography. At Dynamite Pass you can swim with sharks, turtles and pelagics. The Great Barrier Reefs most remarkable marine life encounter awaits you at the Cod Hole - diver size fish that dive with you!Day 5
Mon:Spectacular reef flight from Lizard Island to Cairns plus a half a day relaxing at the Cairns Colonial Club. (If fully booked, an alternative hotel as specified by your agent).Day 6
Tues:6.30 pickup. A very energetic day of white water rafting with "Raging Thunder"on the Tully River. In a separate day bag please bring lace-up shoes (runners), swimming costume, complete change of clothes, towel, sunscreen - leave your jewellery, watch and camera packed in your luggage. Between rapids your guide will educate you on the surrounding rainforest's flora and fauna. Includes a barbecue lunch and afternoon snack. 7.00pm Arrive in Townsville. Meet other guests at the Quarterdeck on the Marina. Evening meal at own expense. 8.00pm Board Spoilsport.Day 7-12
Wed-Mon:Flinders Reef is our favourite Coral sea location because of its diverse diving and 150ft (45 m) visibility.. Enjoy spectacular pinnacles and bottomless walls with golden gorgonian fans, delicate soft corals and patrolling pelagics. Witness the grace and power of sharks in a feeding frenzy from the Scuba Zoo cage. At the Yongala Wreck you will see a spectacular concentration of marine life including: - Queensland groper, giant manta rays, sea snakes, turtles, sharks and huge schools of fish.Day 12 Mon:Overnight at the Centra Townsville, a four star hotel in the city centre
Day 13
Tue: Check-out of Centra Townsville. Depart Townsville (own arrangements)
Includes:
- Approx. 36 dives, including 7 night dives
- 3 days aboard Supersport (#2 Cod Hole Expedition) 11 Dives, 3 night dives
- 6 days aboard Spoilsport (#4 Coral Sea Expedition) unlimited dives, 4 night dives
- All meals at sea plus lunch whilst white water rafting
- 3 nights in 4 star hotels twin share accommodation
- 5 coach transfers plus 150 reef flight between Lizard Island and Cairns
Excludes:
- Ongoing flight/transport from Townsville
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