Travel to Balgownie Estate, one of the most stylish venues in the Yarra Valley with wines to match, and enjoy lunch with a glass of Balgownie Estate wine to compliment your meal. After lunch travel to Yering Farm Vineyards, a charming boutique winery. Experience wines made with traditional winemaking methods in their cellar door which showcases antique copper winemaking tools used by pioneer winemakers over a century ago - a fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines.

Next, visit French Champagne company Moet and Chandon's Australian production house - Domaine Chandon. The perfect way to finish the day with a guided tour through the winery which shows how the wine is made, followed by a relaxing glass of Australia's best bubbly and a view that will leave you in awe. (Departure: Daily. Departure Time: Approximately 9:00am-9:30am. Duration: 7 hours.)

Arrive at the Penguin Parade Visitors Centre and browse through the centre and learn about the little penguins and life on this island. Just before dusk watch as the Little Penguins battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows after a day's fishing at sea. The elevated boardwalks and viewing stands allow you to enjoy all the penguin action without disturbing them.

During winter months (April to October) dinner can be purchased at the cafeteria (own expense). Tour concludes at approximately 9.30pm (April to October) and 11.30pm (November to March) at which time hotel drop-offs will commence (Departs: Daily. Departure Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Departure times vary from season to season. Duration: 8-9 hours.)

Arrive at Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense), then see koalas and kangaroos up close on the Eucalyptus Forest. Walk at the renowned Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Then visit the spectacular Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, the site of the most famous 19th-century Australian shipwreck. Tour concludes at approximately 7.00pm, at which time hotel drop off will commence (Departs: Daily. Departure Time: 8:00 am. Duration: 11 hours.)

Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Then join a local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After a lunch stop at Nourlangie Rock, your guide will lead a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art before commencing the return journey to Darwin. Tour concludes at approximately 7.30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

Important information:
Departure Days: 
APR-NOV: Daily.
DEC-MAR: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Departure time: 06:30
Duration: 13 hours
Minimum Passengers: 6
Maximum Passengers: 48

Taste bush foods and medicines in season. Enjoy a freshly cooked lunch of wildcaught barramundi, crocodile and kangaroo as exclusive visitors to private Woolaning Spring. Be treated to expert natural and cultural interpretation from a guide with unrivaled knowledge of the area. Take home memories you'll never forget. Tour concludes at approximately 4:30 pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

Important information:
Departure Time: 7:30 am.
Duration: Approximately 9 hours.
Minimum Passengers: 2.
Maximum Passengers: 10.

Cruise on the Daintree River and reach an understanding of this wildlife environment for one hour, habitat of birds, tree snakes, unique plants and of course the estuarine crocodile. Next you will drive to Cape Tribulation, winding through the rainforest of the Alexandra Range, where you can stop at Alexandra Lookout and enjoy this spectacular view over the Daintree River estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea. Enjoy a delicious tropical lunch set amongst the rainforest and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach.

Finally, visit the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre for afternoon tea and enjoy an Indigenous presentation by the traditional owners of the gorge, the Kuku Yalanji people before boarding your shuttle for the transfer into Mossman Gorge. Your driver/ guide will take you for a guided walk sharing their knowledge of this enchanting rainforest environment. Learn about the fascinating secrets of one of the world's oldest rainforests. Tour concludes at approximately 7.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

At the mouth of the river, the Frankland islands slowly come into view and it is only a short open water crossing to your destination for the day. Disembark onto the island via the bow stairs where you spend the day. All snorkelling equipment and tuition on how to use masks, fins, and snorkel is provided. During the summer months, a protection suit is provided. The Marine Biologist with support from the experienced snorkel guides will take you on a guided snorkelling tour which is straight off the beach so perfect for all levels and ages. You will be guided among the amazing variety of corals and marine life that inhabit the area, including an abundance of colourful fish, sea turtles, giant clams, and sea anemones.

A semi-submersible tour or glass bottom boat is also included in the day which is run with commentary, where you can see the underwater world staying dry! A tropical buffet lunch is served on the island (includes a choice of several salads, chicken, cheese, ham, prawns and cut fruits). There are optional activities you can pre-book or choose to do on the day including a guided island discovery walk with the Marine Biologist, Stand up paddle boards, Kayak hire, scuba diving or underwater sea-coo hire. Or you can relax on the pristine white sandy beach and soak up the uninhabited Great Barrier Reef island. Afternoon tea (cake and tropical fruit) is served on route back to Cairns. This option is valid for stays between 01/04/19 - 31/03/20.

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises offers a unique Great Barrier Reef experience based on the stunning Frankland Islands National Park, south of the City of Cairns. Frankland Islands Reef Cruises are the only operator to visit the island, offering small groups the opportunity to snorkel and dive the healthy fringing coral reef that surrounds the island. Make your own way to the Jetty located at 169 Ross Road, Deeral, approximately 40 minutes drive south of Cairns. Free parking onsite is available.

Board the luxury boat and enjoy a leisurely 30-minute cruise down the colourful Mulgrave River where migratory and breeding birds can be seen. Soak up the beauty of the surrounding rainforest-clad hills from the cabin or shaded deck and admire the panoramic views. After a short open water crossing (30 minutes) guests arrive at Frankland Islands National Park, your tropical destination for the day. Spend 4 to 4.5 hours relaxing and exploring this secluded part of the Great Barrier Reef that sees no more than 100 visitors each day. Snorkel straight from the pristine white sandy beach where an expert marine naturalist guides you over colourful corals and tropical fish while explaining this unique and wonderful ecosystem.

All snorkelling equipment and tuition on how to use masks, fins, and snorkel is provided. During the summer months, a protection suit is provided. Included in the tour is a delicious tropical buffet lunch served on the island with a choice of local fresh prawns, salad, chicken, ham, bread and an abundance of fresh tropical fruit. The boat departs the island in the afternoon and there's coffee, tea, and cake on board to enjoy on return to our departure point at Deeral. This option is valid for stays between 01/04/20 - 31/03/21.

Departure Days: Daily
Departure Time: 08:15am check in for 08:30am Departure
Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
Minimum Passengers: 25
Maximum Passengers: 100

Enjoy, a range of group activities including swimming, kayaking, and fishing, or, simply sit back and admire the views from the comfort of a deckchair. A 3-course BBQ lunch with local beers and regional wines is included. The cruise ends at 16:30 at Campbell's Cove.

Visit one of the many amazing perspectives of the Jamison Valley which offers beautiful views without the crowds. The tour then continues to Eaglehawk Lookout to admire the famous Three Sisters rock formation and learn the legends behind it.

Enjoy a two-course lunch at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, a casual dining spot with stunning views of the surrounding landscape (drinks are not included). In the afternoon you will visit a selection of lookouts. The view of Govett's Leap is one of Australia's most famous lookouts with a magnificent 180-metre high waterfall at the base of the cliff. The final stop is the charming Mt Tomah Botanical Garden, where you can relax with sparkling wine or orange juice before returning to your hotel.