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1 CAIRNS

Day 1 Arrive into Cairns International Airport and feel enveloped in the tropical warmth the moment you step off the plane.

Nestled between the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this truly is the natural place to meet.

Choose from a range of team building activities such as an amazing race around the city, beach volleyball, white water rafting, high ropes

2 Day 1 Arrive into Cairns International Airport and feel enveloped in the tropical warmth the moment you step off the plane. Welcome to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef the only place on the planet where two World Heritage listed areas coexist side by side. Nestled between the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this truly is the natural place to meet. This afternoon is all about breaking the ice and getting your team to connect. Choose from a range of team building activities such as an amazing race around the city, beach volleyball, white water rafting, high ropes course, or a cocktail-making masterclass. Check into your luxury hotel and freshen up before a welcome function poolside. Tantalise your tastebuds with fresh local produce at a typical Aussie BBQ Feast and get to know your fellow delegates over a few cocktails.

Day 2 Today your journey will take you over and through the world's oldest living rainforest as you glide just metres above the canopy in a glass-floor gondola.

Catch a glimpse of the breath-taking bright blue Ulysses butterfly or the elusive tree kangaroo!

The Heritage Markets are a must-see and feature a wealth of local arts, crafts and produce.

3 Day 2 Today your journey will take you over and through the world's oldest living rainforest as you glide just metres above the canopy in a glass-floor gondola. A guided walk with a ranger will immerse you in the wonders of the surrounding tropical rainforest environment. Catch a glimpse of the breath-taking bright blue Ulysses butterfly or the elusive tree kangaroo! Upon arrival in Kuranda, 'the village in the rainforest', enjoy some leisure time to explore this picturesque place. The Heritage Markets are a must-see and feature a wealth of local arts, crafts and produce. Enjoy a tropical lunch at Rainforestation Nature Park before having your photo taken with a koala or crocodile, hand-feeding wallabies and kangaroos, and driving through land and water on an Army Duck tour. Your trip back to Cairns lets you see yet another facet of the rainforest, this time in a luxury cabin on the iconic Kuranda scenic Railway. Journey through manmade tunnels and past deep ravines and picturesque waterfalls on your descent back to sea level. After some down time at your hotel, head out to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where an evening of Indigenous culture awaits. Learn the traditions of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, take part in a traditional Djabugay Aboriginal dance performance and fire ceremony and a satiate your hunger with a delicious buffet dinner showcasing local bush foods. Cairns to Kuranda: 27km, 30min

Day 3 The time has come for you to experience the magical world of the Great Barrier Reef!

After enjoying a sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood, meats, and salads, it s time to take to the skies and get a bird s eye view of

4 Day 3 The time has come for you to experience the magical world of the Great Barrier Reef! Travelling by high-speed catamaran or luxury sailboat, choose from a visit to an outer barrier reef pontoon or a tropical island paradise. Activities include snorkelling, scuba or helmet diving, semisubmersible tours or simply relaxing on the sun deck or on the beach. After enjoying a sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood, meats, and salads, it s time to take to the skies and get a bird s eye view of the reef on a scenic helicopter flight. An unforgettable experience! This evening, discover the range of culinary experiences Cairns has to offer. Dine on the waterfront as the sun sets, sample native ingredients in modern cuisine, or indulge in the freshest local seafood - there's something available for everyone.

Day 4 Rise and shine by watching the sun come up over the Atherton Tablelands in a hot air balloon.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at a local coffee plantation and spend time visiting the grounds and learning about the harvesting of those precious coffee beans.

chocolates. If you re still hungry, afternoon tea awaits at Lake Barrine Teahouse, where you can taste homemade scones and enjoy a cuppa in a historic teahouse overlooking a crater lake.

5 Day 4 Rise and shine by watching the sun come up over the Atherton Tablelands in a hot air balloon. Once you re back on firm land, embark on a culinary tour of this volcanic plateau the food bowl of the region. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at a local coffee plantation and spend time visiting the grounds and learning about the harvesting of those precious coffee beans. Experience a variety of locally produced fruit wines and liquors over lunch in the surrounding fruit orchards, followed by a visit to a local dairy farm to sample rich cheeses and mouth-watering chocolates. If you re still hungry, afternoon tea awaits at Lake Barrine Teahouse, where you can taste homemade scones and enjoy a cuppa in a historic teahouse overlooking a crater lake. Celebrate your last evening with an exclusive offsite dinner. Venue options range from beach or rainforest locations, restored fuel tanks, sugarcane fields, botanic gardens, heritage buildings, an artillery museum, or waterfront settings. Each unique experience is guaranteed to leave lasting memories. Keep the party going afterwards by hitting one of the many quirky bars scattered across the city. Have a drink at an art gallery at Fusion Art Bar & Tapas or venture down one of Cairns laneways to uncover Three Wolves or the Conservatory Bar. Cairns to Atherton: 93km, 1hr30min

Day 5 Enjoy some free time before departing Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef.

Optional Activites Feel the adrenaline rush of a bungy jump or Minjin swing through the rainforest Play a round of golf on a championship course with a professional Catch your own coral trout or red

Challenge yourself on a ropes course at the Cairns Zoom and see the city from a unique vantage point on the Dome Walk.

6 Day 5 Enjoy some free time before departing Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef. Indulge in some shopping, stroll along the Cairns Esplanade or stop in at Rusty s Markets (Friday-Sunday) for your lastminute fix of local fresh produce. Optional Activites Feel the adrenaline rush of a bungy jump or Minjin swing through the rainforest Play a round of golf on a championship course with a professional Catch your own coral trout or red emperor while game fishing in the coral sea Ride a mountain bike along the beach or down world-class trails. Challenge yourself on a ropes course at the Cairns Zoom and see the city from a unique vantage point on the Dome Walk. Join in a free fitness class such as yoga, pilates, beach volleyball, aqua aerobics or Zumba right along the Cairns Esplanade. See aquatic and land-based animals as you learn about their ecosystem at the Cairns Aquarium. Speed, spin and slide around the Cairns Marina on with Bad Fishy jet boating. Partner Program Sip on French champagne at an exclusive Louis Vuitton Art of Packing workshop. Partake in a chic high tea experience then escape and unwind with a spa treatment. Take a cooking class with a passionate local who will teach you cooking skills using the tropical produce of our region.

Day 1. Morning. Afternoon. Evening. Cairns to Port Douglas: 67km, 1hr

Day 1. Morning. Afternoon. Evening. Cairns to Port Douglas: 67km, 1hr PORT DOUGLAS Day 1 Arrive into Cairns International Airport and feel enveloped in the tropical warmth the moment you step off the plane. Welcome to Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef the only place on the