DAY1
Arrival Cairns
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Pickup. Esplanade lagoon evening walk.
Dinner
Trip Highlights
What Makes Great Barrier Reef Special
Cairns reef trips (3 reefs)
Whitsundays sailing (Hill Inlet)
Heart Reef helicopter shape view
Daintree rainforest skytrain
Snorkelling + scuba (PADI)
Crocodile river cruise
Hotel Category — Deluxe
Where You'll Stay
3★ Deluxe / 4★ Hotels
Day-Wise Plan
Your Itinerary
Tap any day to view detailed activities, sightseeing and meals. Every day is fully customisable.
DAY2
Outer Great Barrier Reef
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Full-day boat trip — visit 2 outer reef sites. Snorkel/optional scuba (PADI intro from boat). Coral, parrotfish, reef sharks. Lunch on boat.
Breakfast, Boat Lunch
DAY3
Daintree Rainforest
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Drive to Daintree (oldest rainforest in world). Skyrail rainforest cableway, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation.
Breakfast
DAY4
Cairns → Whitsundays (Hamilton/Airlie)
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Fly to Hamilton Island. Check-in. Evening at marina village.
Breakfast
DAY5
Whitehaven Beach Day
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Boat to Whitehaven Beach (purest silica sand in world). Hill Inlet lookout — iconic swirl photo.
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY6
Heart Reef Helicopter / Sailing
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Helicopter to Heart Reef (only visible from above, Insta-iconic). OR full-day sailing tour.
Breakfast
DAY7
Free Day / Hardy Reef Pontoon
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Free for resort relaxation. Optional Hardy Reef pontoon excursion (semi-sub, scuba, snorkel).
Breakfast
DAY8
Departure Hamilton
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Breakfast. Transfer airport.
Breakfast
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Outer Reef boat trip with lunch
- Daintree rainforest tour
- Whitehaven Beach trip
- Cairns-Hamilton flight
- All transfers
✕ Not Included
- International airfare
- Australia visa
- Heart Reef helicopter ($300)
- Scuba certification fees
- Lunches & dinners
- Reef tax (~$8/person)
Visa Requirements
Visa Information for Great Barrier Reef
Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
Australia Visitor Visa (subclass 600)
Visa FeeAUD 195 (~₹11,500)
Processing Time20-30 working days
Important: Same Australia visa.
Photo Gallery
A Glimpse of Great Barrier Reef
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
Reef bleaching concerns?+
Yes, climate change has affected outer reefs. Guides take you to healthiest sections. Still magical experience.
Need to swim?+
No — glass-bottom boats, semi-submarines, snorkel from boat. Non-swimmers see plenty.
Best time?+
Jun-Oct dry winter — best visibility, calmer waters. Nov-May stinger (jellyfish) season — wear stinger suits.
Other Options