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DAY 9: Tropical Queensland (B, D) return to the mainland for a visit to townsville; take advantage of your free time to stroll along the strand and take in views of Magnetic island. head to Mission beach afterward to settle in at castaways resort & spa. DAY 10: Kuranda Village & Cairns (B) An idyllic stroll along the beach is a great way to start the day—a warm-up to the trek through the picturesque mountain retreat of kuranda, which you'll be visiting this morning. explore the heritage Markets and art galleries before travelling by coach or choosing the exciting option of the skyrail rainforest cableway, a route that will take you above the rainforest and barron gorge National Park. No matter which mode you pick, you'll end your day at Novotel cairns oasis resort. DAY 11: Great Barrier Reef (B, L, D) A high-speed catamaran whisks you to the great barrier reef on a fun- filled cruise that includes an educational presentation on this natural marvel. View the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft. get up close with provided snorkeling equipment, and reenergize with a tropical lunch buffet. upon returning to cairns, you'll be treated to a farewell dinner with your tour director and new friends. stay again at the Novotel cairns oasis resort. DAY 12: Departure (B) All good things must come to an end, and you'll close the book on your Australia adventure after a hearty breakfast. A transfer to cairns Airport, where you'll connect with your flight home, concludes your tour. Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. 12-Day East Coast Tropical Discovery 7 12-dAy eAst coAst troPicAl discoVery CoNTINued Meals included: (b) breakfast, (l) lunch, (d) dinner