DESCRIPTION
Dunk Island is covered mostly in national park, the tropical island is a nature lover’s playground with beautiful walking trails and palm-fringed beaches. From the jetty, make a left and follow the beach until you reach the track signs leading to Muggy Muggy Beach and Mount Kootaloo.If you’re up for a hike and fit for the challenge , set your sights on Mount Kootaloo first. The steep 7km-return track takes you through ancient fern forests and ironbark groves, past the rusty remains of a World War II radar station, to the island’s highest point with pinch-yourself panoramic views of the Family Group of Islands. On the way back down, landlubbers can continue to explore the island’s core along the circuit track (a round trip takes about 3-4 hours), passing through the Palm Valley before coming out at Coconut Beach. For visitors requiring a more easy hike then an excellent walk along Pallon Beach, via the a lookout to the old farm to Coconut Beach is highly recommended
If the salty seas are calling your name, follow the track back down to the Muggy Muggy Beach turn-off for a dip and a snorkel. Likewise the beach directly from the jetty is a perfect area at all tides.
Itinerary:
6.00am | Coach pickups from city Lake & Abbott Streets
6.30am | Coach departs Cairns Reef Fleet Cruise Terminal. Scenic southbound journey to the Cassowary Coast & Mission Beach.
8.30am | Clump Point Marine Facility – QuickCoast priority boarding commences, serving complimentary muffins, fruit salad, plus tea/coffee/juice. Select your preferred seats before general boarding.
9.00am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point Marina Facility
9.30am | QuickCoast arrives Dunk Island Jetty
Lunch | A scrumptious 2 Course Picnic Lunch is included with fresh tropical fruits
4.00pm | QuickCoast boarding at Dunk Island Jetty – Captains Cocktails pre-departure (optional at extra expense)
4.30pm | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island
4:50pm | Disembark Clump Point Marine Facility, where our deluxe Myroo Coach-X will be waiting to transfer you back to Cairns.
7.00pm | Coach arrives Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal or Cairns Central.
INCLUDES
Myroo Coach-X Cairns return transfers: Departs Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and selected hotels on Lake & Abbott Streets.
Priority Boarding Myroo Coach-X
(B) Light Continental Breakfast (muffins & tropical fruits) with complimentary beverage (coffee, tea, juice)
Day Return QuickCoast Ferry-X High Speed Catamaran
Beach Parasols & Beach Chairs (first in basis)
Scrumptious 2 Course Picnic Lunch with soft drink of choice.
NOT INCLUDED
Snorkelling Equipment
Stinger Suits (May to October)
Purchase of extra beverages or cocktails
Any other incidentals
WHAT TO BRING
Hand Luggage: (Backpack or over shoulder style – max- 5kg) with towel, hat, sunscreen, swimwear.
EPTPOS as no cash is accepted onboard or for optional activities, bar or other incidentals.
MEDICAL CONDITION
If you have a medical condition and are unsure of you physical ability to participate in an activity, we recommend that you consult with a medical practitioner prior to booking.
WEATHER WARNING
During October to April the tropical heat can be severe. If walking on tracks on the various islands, make sure you carry plenty of water, walk with a friend, have sun protection and don’t walk in the middle of the day.
ACCESSABILITY
Unfortunately snorkelling and island activities are not available on our tours with mobility challenges. Whilst our vessel is mobility friendly the infrastructure at the reef and islands are not. All passengers to/from Dunk Island must be able to handle up to 20 stairs without a lift. Sometimes due to weather passengers with accessible requirements may be not able to disembark at Dunk Island due to unsafe conditions.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Refer to our cancellation conditions prior to booking. We strongly recommend purchasing your own travel insurance to cover any possible unforeseen circumstances.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING AND CARRIAGE
Day Day Return Passengers are allowed 1 piece of carry on luggage per person to a maximum 5kg. Refer to terms and conditions for pricing on extra baggage which is best prebooked with initial reservation for the best prices.
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