DIVE THE
GREAT BARRIER REEF
LAND BASED
WITH REEFCOMBER TOURS

Updated June 2004  (Valid to 31 March 2005)

Cairns Colonial Club Hotel :
R375 per person sharing a twin standard room (3 star)
R430 per person sharing a twin colonial room (3 star plus)
R549 per person sharing a twin colonial room (4 star)
Rates are for the room only Optional breakfast + R70 per person payable here

Diving :

Deep Sea Divers Den offer the following dive packages including transfers to and from your hotel (payable here) :

DAY DIVING : Depart Cairns 08:30am and return 16:30pm include lunch
2 Dives all equipment : R630 per person. With Guide : + R140 per person
2 Dives tanks and weights : R510 per person. With Guide : + R140 per person

OVERNIGHT BOAT DIVING : 1 night/2 days on board a boat including meals
6 day dives and 1 night dive with guide R920 per person

Some of the Excursions available ex-Cairns :

Full day Kuranda sightseeing Approx R280 per person. Includes skyrail, scenic train ride. Enjoy free time in this scenic village surrounded by rainforest with its art and craft galleries.
Full Day Ultimate Kuranda experience Approx R370 per person
Includes skyrail, Scenic Kuranda Train ride, Tjapukai Aboriginal Park and transfers.
Travel through the Rainforest Gorge by Skyrail cable car. Visit the Tjapukai Dance Theatre and be entertained whilst learning about ancient and modern Aboriginal culture. Free time in the village. Return by train - one of the most spectacular rail journeys in Australia. On the way enjoy the spectacular scenery of Stoney Creek Falls, Barron falls, and sugar plantations.

Cruise by Ocean Spirit to Michaelmas Cay Approx R580 per person
Includes transfers, luxury cruise, morning and afternoon teas, lunch, snorkelling equipment and mini submarine ride, reef tax. It is a protected sanctuary for migratory sea birds and is ideal for nature lovers. The surrounding outer reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent corals and giant clams. There is more variety of tropical fish here than the entire Atlantic Ocean. 4 hours will be spent by the reef.
Quicksilver Cruise Approx R590 per person. Includes transfers and full day cruising on board this catamaran. Lunch, dinner, snorkelling equipment and a ride in a mini-submarine or glass bottom boat, reef tax. Cruise through clear tropical water past Schnapper Island and Undine Cay and numerous reef. Experience the most spetacular sections of the Great Barrier Reef, with maximum underwater visibility.

Franklin Islands Cruise Approx R510 per person
Includes return hotel transfers, morning and afternoon tea, tropical buffet lunch, reef naturalist guide, snorkelling equipment, island rainforest tour. Franklin islands are surrounded by pristine coral reefs and covered by lush coastal rainforest. A calm water cruise down the Mulgrave river from cairns and a 35 minute sea crossing leaves you with 5 hours to explore the islands and reefs. Guided snorkelling, coral viewing, rockpool discovery and island exploration tours.

Full Day Cape Tribulation 4WD Adventure Approx R460 per person
Includes transport in 4WD vehicle, entry to National Park, lunch. Spend an unforgettable day in the oldest rainforest in the world. Lunch and afternoon tea.

Barron River Half day Rafting Aprox R280 per person. Includes tropical morning or afternoon tea, transfers and rafting equipment. A great introduction to rafting with rapids graded 2 to 3. Rafting the most famous rooster tail rapid and paddling through the majestic scenery of the Barron Gorge National Park.
White Water full day rafting Approx R550 per person
Includes rafting, transfers, lunch, light dinner, rafting equipment and opportunities to purchase videos of the days rafting. Travel to the Upper Gorge of the Tully in a coach. Tackle famous rapids and then enjoy a lunch BBQ. Try the rope swing before again challenging the whitewater and lower gorge. Enjoy a second meal at an authentic Australian pub whilst you watch the days action on video.

All above sightseeing is payable here.

For more info on Cairns Colonial Club Resort email Andre, info@reefcomber.co.za

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Updated June 2004  (Valid to 31 March 2005)

HERON ISLAND:
is a true coral island, right on the Great Barrier Reef, 72km off the coast of Gladstone. The island is a national park in the Marine National Park and is generally acknowledged as offering best diving, snorkelling and submarine viewing facilities on the Reef. It is surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches on which turtles nest between Oct and April. There are no day visitors to Heron Island and all meals included.
Heron Island is famous around the world because it is exciting diving made easy. There's no need for day trips to the Reef, because you're already there. So you can easily enjoy two full dives a day. There are over twenty different dive sites, more than half of which are just fifteen minutes from the beach. With so many acres of living coral literally teeming with fish, it's easy to see why keen divers keep coming back to Heron

RATES : are per night and include full buffet breakfast, full buffet lunch, a la carte dinner with change of menu daily, guided reef and island and nature walks.
TURTLE CABINS: R1100 pp per night
REEF SUITE:  R1280 pp per night
HERON SUITE:  R1600 pp per night
BEACH HOUSE: Premium view R2150 pp per night

PACKAGES:
4 NIGHT HERON SUITE: Per person including 4 nights accommodation, full buffet breakfast, smorgasbord lunch, table de hote dinner including Saturday night seafood buffet and many island activities: R5040 pp sharing
4 NIGHT TURTLE CABIN MODULE Includes same as above R3600 pp sharing

TRANSFERS EX GLADSTONE:
CATAMARAN Adults : Return R 815 per person or
HELICOPTER Adults : Return R 2300 per person

FLIGHTS: Cairns - Gladstone approx R 2920 pp return

DIVE PACKAGES:
Heron Island is famous around the world because it is exciting diving made easy. There's no need for day trips to the Reef because you're already there, so you can easily enjoy up to three full dives a day. There are over twenty different dive sites, more than half of which are just fifteen minutes from the beach. With so many acres of living coral literally teeming with fish, it's easy to see why keen divers keep coming back to Heron.
Water Temperature Range:
Winter             20-22 degrees Celsius   (68-70 degrees Fahrenheit)
Summer          25-27 degrees Celsius   (77-80 degrees Fahrenheit)

Per Dive: R 240
Per Dive after 4th Dive: R 170
Included are air fills, tanks, weights and boat trips on the Heron or Wistari reefs.

For more info on Heron Island email Andre, info@reefcomber.co.za

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LIZARD ISLAND:
Set right on the Great Barrier Reef and boasting its own beautiful fringing reefs, Lizard Island has the advantage of being able to offer divers both Inner and Outer Reef experiences. Lizard's purpose-built dive boat, the MV Serranidae, operates full day excursions to stunning Inner and Outer Reef dive sites, including the famous Cod Hole, renowned for its huge but friendly Potato Cod.

Outstanding in every respect, the unique pleasures of Lizard Island have created an idyllic retreat known as 'one of one'. Australia's northernmost resort, Lizard is located right on the Great Barrier Reef, fringed with coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. It is little wonder that this idyllic escape wins prestigious national and international awards for excellence - Lizard truly is one of a kind.

Spectacular diving opportunities abound around this Marine National Park, including the famous Cod Hole. Snorkellers are rewarded for little effort with coral gardens, brightly coloured tropical fish and giant clams just moments from the island's beachese. Discover secluded, pristine beaches by foot or by motorised dinghy with a gourmet picnic just for two. Try a gentle bushwalk, sailing, fishing or a glass bottom boat trip or perhaps indulge in the serenity and relaxation of treatment at the luxurious Pavilion Spa.

FLIGHTS:
Twice daily flights on MacAir from Cairns. 1 hour flight.
Aprx R 2335 + 40 taxes per person one way.

RATES : Include all meals, motorised dinghies, paddle skis, sailboards, glass bottom boat trips and many island activities:
Anchor Bay Room: R 3180 per person per night sharing
Anchor Bay Suite: or Sunset Point Villa: R 3880 per person per night sharing
Premium Villa: R 6870 per person per night sharing

3-NIGHT ROMANTIC INTERLUDE: 3 nights accommodation, all meals, Premium Australian sparkling wine and fruit on arrival
Anchor Bay Suite or Sunset Point Villa: R 3850 per person per night sharing
Additional nights R 3780 per person per night with all meals

8NIGHTS FOR PRICE OF 7 NIGHTS
Guests staying 7 nights stay 8th night free.

Excluded :
Visas, Flights (JHB – Cairns return), taxes

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ACCOMMODATION IN SYDNEY: "updating..."

Ibis Darling Harbour 3*  R340 per person per night sharing - room only
Holiday Inn Park Suites 4*  R530 per person per night sharing - room only
Intercontinental 5*  R550 per person per night sharing - room only
Goldspear Hotel 3 *  R300 per person per night sharing - breakfast included

Airport transfers : R200 per person return

SIGHTSEEING IN SYDNEY:

Harbour Cruises:
Morning/Afternoon sailing Aprox R100 per person
Leisurely cruise around Sydney Harbour and deep into the upper reaches of beautiful Middle Harbour, See Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, harbourside beaches and waterfront homes.
Luncheon Cruise Aprox R200 per person.
Includes BBQ lunch aboard luxurious sailing catamaran.
Dinner Cruise Aprox R360 per person.
Includes 3 course a-la-carte dinner.

Tours:
City Sights Aprox R160 per person:
See the historic Rocks area with its fascinating maze of terrace houses, restored warehouses, pubs and restaurants. Drive to Sydney's Opera House, on to Mrs Macquaries Chair for breathtaking views of city and harobour. Proceed through King's Cross to Vaucluse and to Gap at Watsons Bay, returning to the city via famous beaches and Paddington, the trendy Victorian suburb of restored terrace houses richly decorated with cast-iron lace. Operates mornings and afternoons.
Morning Koala Park Aprox R200 per person:
Operates every morning and afternoon, includes admission fee, tea and Rivercat Cruise. Visist historic and native animal and bird sanctuary with a highly trained guide. Feed the kangaroos and cruise on the Parramatta River.
Blue Mountains and Wildlife Park Aprox R320 per person:
Full day including admission fee. Cruise along Parramatta River on your way to Koala Park Sanctuary. Cuddle a Koala, pat a wombat and dingo and feed kangaroos or chat to cockatoos. After tea, visit a wildlife park by luxury coach to see Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, rainforest birds, inland birds, colourful parrots and reptiles. From here continue to the Blue Mountains where you can view Jamieson Valley, the famous Three Sisters and Giant stairway.

Adventure Tours:
Blue Mountains High Country 4x4 Ecotour Aprox R740 per person
Hotel pick up and qualified guide. Country style morning tea, BBQ lunch at Mountain Lodge with champagne, wines and fruit juices, National Park entries. Travel through towns and villages at the foot of the Blue Mountains, visit Three Sisters and learn about Aboriginal Legends. Visit Aboriginal sites, secluded outlooks and bush walks seeking out kangaroos and native birds.
Dinner Tour also available Aprox R790 per person

Two Day Eco Hideaway Aprox R1270 per person
Hotel pick up, qualified guide, Country style morning tea, Lunch both days, National Park entries, Overnight Jemby Rinjah Lodge with breakfast and bird feeding option.

Historic Hunter Valley Vintage Tour Aprox R790 per person
Full Day. Over Sydney Harbour Bridge into Northern Suburbs. Pass along spectacular sandstone outcrops to Hawkesbury River. Stop for tea and at quaint villages for winery tours and tastings and lunch.

Sydney Olympic Highlights Tour Aprox R750 per person
Hotel pick up, experienced driver, country style tea, picnic lunch with selected wines and juices, National Park entries, drive through Olympic site. Travel through Historic Rocks past Darling Harbour, overlook construction site soon to host 2000 Olympic Games. Visit Blue Mountains National Park.See Watsons Bay and view Sydney Harbour and visit Bondi Beach returning via Kings Cross.

Old Sydney Town and Australian Reptile Park Aprox R330 per person
Cross Syney Harbour Bridge, travel through spectacular scenery of Hawkesbury River and Mt Kuringai National Park to Old Sydney Town. Visit Australian Reptile Park.

Horse Riding at Glenworth Valley Aprox R480 per person
Ride through rainforest and lush green valleys, Stop at natural rock pools for swimming.

Abseiling on central Coast Aprox R505 per person

Guided Kayak ecotour in Central Coast Aprox R610 per person
5 hours kayaking with lunch. Discover unique waterways, flora and fauna in unusual way.

Prices are based on a maximum exchange rate not exceeding Rand: R 4.80: AUD$1.00. Should the exchange rate exceed this, the final price will be determined by the exchange rate on the day full payment by the client is made to REEFCOMBER TOURS, based on the First National Bank dollar sell rate that day.

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Fax: (011) 781 6521
Email: info@reefcomber.co.za

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