Australia Nature & Wildlife - Brisbane, Lady Elliot Island & Lamington National Park

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Inclusions

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Brisbane
• Round-trip private transfers, Brisbane Airport/Hotel
• 3-nights Brisbane, Amora Hotel Brisbane, Standard King Room
• Full day Snorkel the Wrecks Day Cruise including Wild Dolphin Feeding and return private transfers to Holt Street Wharf 
• Croc Transfer and Entry to Australia Zoo
• One-way transfer from Brisbane Hotel to Redcliffe Airport
• One-way flight from Redcliffe to Lady Elliot Island 
  3-nights Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort including all meals and select activities
• One-way flight from Lady Elliot Island to the Gold Coast
• 3-days Intermediate Car Hire including unlimited mileage
• 3-nights O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, One Bedroom Canopy Suite including breakfast and dinner daily and select activities
• US/foreign taxes & fees including September 11 Security Fee

Exclusions

• Australian ETA Visa (AU$20/person) payable on application.
• The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is a fee paid by all visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. All funds collected are used for the day-to-day management and conservation of the reef. As of April 2024, the fee is generally $8.00 per person per day (for ages 4+). From 1 April 2026 a fee of $8.50 per person per day for up to 3 days (four years and older) will be added to your booking total balance (the maximum amount charged is $25.50 per person).  All funds received as Environmental Management Charge payments are collected on behalf of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. 

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Itinerary

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  Day 1 - Depart USA

  Make your way to Los Angeles Airport for your overnight flight to Brisbane. If you require a connecting flight from another US gateway, please let us know and we can quote accordingly. 

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  Day 2 - International Date Line

  During your flight, you will cross the International Date Line. 

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  Day 3 - Arrive Brisbane

  On arrival in Brisbane, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your accommodation for a 3-night stay. The remainder of your day is at leisure. 

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    Amora Hotel Brisbane (Deluxe)

    Centrally located, just meters from Brisbane’s Central Railway Station, the Amora Hotel Brisbane offers 296 spacious guest rooms and suites. Guest accommodation ranges from standard King and Queen Rooms to Balcony Suites. Each of the rooms and suites include in-room comforts such as complimentary WiFi, televisions, a refrigerator, and access to 24-hour room service. There is also a personal safe, ironing conveniences and tea/coffee making facilities.

    On-site facilities allow you to work out in the start-of-the art fitness center, sweat it out in the sauna and then take a relaxing dip in the swimming pool.

    Dapl Restaurant, located in the lobby level of the hotel, serves modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and dinner; Lobby Bar is an inviting gathering spot to relax over cocktails and appetizers; whilst Two Donkeys Café is ideal for a casual meal or grab and go items.

    Amora Hotel Brisbane  (Deluxe)
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  Day 4 - Brisbane

  This morning, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Holt Street Wharf for a full day on Tangalooma Island, that includes a guided snorkel tour through the magical Tangalooma Shipwrecks of Moreton Island. The crystal-clear waters that surround the wrecks are filled with over 200 species of fish and 130 species of coral, not to mention 3 different species of marine sea turtle, dolphins and even our resident Wobbegong sharks and stingrays. This guided tour begins at the Tangalooma beach front, with a short boat ride to the wrecks, with all snorkel gear provided. At the end of the day, the highlight of any visit to Tangalooma is the opportunity to hand feed one of the wild bottlenose dolphins that visit the shores each evening at sunset before returning to Brisbane.

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    Amora Hotel Brisbane (Deluxe)

    Centrally located, just meters from Brisbane’s Central Railway Station, the Amora Hotel Brisbane offers 296 spacious guest rooms and suites. Guest accommodation ranges from standard King and Queen Rooms to Balcony Suites. Each of the rooms and suites include in-room comforts such as complimentary WiFi, televisions, a refrigerator, and access to 24-hour room service. There is also a personal safe, ironing conveniences and tea/coffee making facilities.

    On-site facilities allow you to work out in the start-of-the art fitness center, sweat it out in the sauna and then take a relaxing dip in the swimming pool.

    Dapl Restaurant, located in the lobby level of the hotel, serves modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and dinner; Lobby Bar is an inviting gathering spot to relax over cocktails and appetizers; whilst Two Donkeys Café is ideal for a casual meal or grab and go items.

    Amora Hotel Brisbane  (Deluxe)
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  Day 5 - Brisbane

  Enjoy a hassle-free day out to Australia Zoo with round-trip transfers from select Brisbane. Ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, then get into the zoo quickly as admission is included. Once inside, you benefit from at least six hours to explore, catch live shows, and spot a variety of creatures, including tigers, giraffes, crocodiles, kangaroos, and more. 

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    Amora Hotel Brisbane (Deluxe)

    Centrally located, just meters from Brisbane’s Central Railway Station, the Amora Hotel Brisbane offers 296 spacious guest rooms and suites. Guest accommodation ranges from standard King and Queen Rooms to Balcony Suites. Each of the rooms and suites include in-room comforts such as complimentary WiFi, televisions, a refrigerator, and access to 24-hour room service. There is also a personal safe, ironing conveniences and tea/coffee making facilities.

    On-site facilities allow you to work out in the start-of-the art fitness center, sweat it out in the sauna and then take a relaxing dip in the swimming pool.

    Dapl Restaurant, located in the lobby level of the hotel, serves modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and dinner; Lobby Bar is an inviting gathering spot to relax over cocktails and appetizers; whilst Two Donkeys Café is ideal for a casual meal or grab and go items.

    Amora Hotel Brisbane  (Deluxe)
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  Day 6 - Lady Elliot Island (L,D)

  Today you will be transferred to Redcliffe airport for your flight to Lady Elliot Island. On arrival, you will be taken to your accommodation for a 3-night stay. Collect your snorkel, flippers and mask from the Dive Shop. Afternoon at leisure to snorkel in the lagoon or coral gardens. Enjoy a buffet dinner before evening activities, which may include presentations in the Education Centre, games and Turtle Viewing (in season Nov to April). 

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    Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Great Barrier Reef (Standard)

    Step into paradise at Lady Elliot Island, a breathtaking coral cay at the southern tip of Australia’s World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef. Just 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and north of Fraser Island, this eco-sanctuary sits within a highly protected “Green Zone,” where over 1,200 species of marine life flourish. Known as the “Home of the Manta Ray,” the island offers unforgettable encounters with graceful mantas, curious turtles, friendly reef sharks, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with life.

    The island’s intimate 43-room Eco Resort offers a warm, unpretentious welcome, designed to immerse guests in the true spirit of eco-tourism. Free from telephones, televisions, and radios, life here flows to the rhythm of the reef. Rooms are simple, comfortable, and fan-cooled, with the exception of the two-bedroom beachfront unit, which features air-conditioning for those seeking an added touch of comfort.

    Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Great Barrier Reef  (Standard)
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  Day 7-8 - Lady Elliot Island (B,L,D)

  Take an early morning snorkel or walk around the island before a full buffet breakfast on the deck overlooking the coral lagoon. Free activities during the day include Reef Walking Tour (tide dependent), Island Discovery and History Walks, and combined Glass Bottom Boat Tour/Boat Snorkel. You can also try Scuba Diving. Equipment and complete instruction provided at the PADI Dive Shop (subject to additional cost and medical survey). 

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    Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Great Barrier Reef (Standard)

    Step into paradise at Lady Elliot Island, a breathtaking coral cay at the southern tip of Australia’s World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef. Just 80 kilometres north-east of Bundaberg and north of Fraser Island, this eco-sanctuary sits within a highly protected “Green Zone,” where over 1,200 species of marine life flourish. Known as the “Home of the Manta Ray,” the island offers unforgettable encounters with graceful mantas, curious turtles, friendly reef sharks, and vibrant coral gardens teeming with life.

    The island’s intimate 43-room Eco Resort offers a warm, unpretentious welcome, designed to immerse guests in the true spirit of eco-tourism. Free from telephones, televisions, and radios, life here flows to the rhythm of the reef. Rooms are simple, comfortable, and fan-cooled, with the exception of the two-bedroom beachfront unit, which features air-conditioning for those seeking an added touch of comfort.

    Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Great Barrier Reef  (Standard)
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  Day 9 - Gold Coast (B)

  After checking out of your room, there is time to relax before flying to the Gold Coast. On arrival, collect your rental car and make your way to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat for a 3-night stay.  While at O’Reilly’s, all your breakfast, and dinner with a selection of beer or wine are included, along with guided walks and 4WD tours each day. Feel free to do all the walks, or you may choose to relax around the resort. 

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    O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat (Superior)

    Explore World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park from multi-award winning OReillys Rainforest Retreat nestled in the iconic Gold Coast hinterland (Queensland, Australia). Proudly operated by passionate third-generation OReilly family members whose ancestors pioneered eco tourism in Australia in 1926.

    With family-friendly things to see and do aplenty, opt for guided bird walks, animal shows and the famed Tree Top Walk. Plus, test your skills on an off road two-wheeled Segway tour through creek crossings to Morans Falls, followed by blissing out in the Gold Coasts Lost World Day Spa – equipped with a sublime couples suite and 25-metre wet edge infinity lap pool with a separate childrens area.

    Stay in cosy serviced accommodation at the Retreat with expansive views overlooking the western McPherson Ranges, or one of 48 self-contained and architecturally designed Villas perched unobtrusively onto the sloping hillside.

    O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat  (Superior)
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  Day 10-11: Lamington National Park

  For the early risers, you can enjoy a morning bird walk before breakfast. The morning will be filled with a history tour in a 4WD stopping to enjoy some Billy Tea. After lunch watch the Birds of Prey show and take a guided walk to Python Rock with views of Moran Falls. Late afternoon, you can enjoy a Sunset Experience at a remote location nearby including beer and wine, then back for dinner at the Retreat. 

  There is a selection of complimentary activities to enjoy or optional paid activities for those who want to explore further. 

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    O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat (Superior)

    Explore World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park from multi-award winning OReillys Rainforest Retreat nestled in the iconic Gold Coast hinterland (Queensland, Australia). Proudly operated by passionate third-generation OReilly family members whose ancestors pioneered eco tourism in Australia in 1926.

    With family-friendly things to see and do aplenty, opt for guided bird walks, animal shows and the famed Tree Top Walk. Plus, test your skills on an off road two-wheeled Segway tour through creek crossings to Morans Falls, followed by blissing out in the Gold Coasts Lost World Day Spa – equipped with a sublime couples suite and 25-metre wet edge infinity lap pool with a separate childrens area.

    Stay in cosy serviced accommodation at the Retreat with expansive views overlooking the western McPherson Ranges, or one of 48 self-contained and architecturally designed Villas perched unobtrusively onto the sloping hillside.

    O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat  (Superior)
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  Day 12 - Depart Gold Coast (B)

  After an early breakfast, travel to Brisbane Airport for your return flight back to the US. 

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