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Great Barrier Reef Islands H A M I LT O N I S L A N D R E E F V I E W H O T E L High-rise hotel with pool and Coral Sea views Photo courtesy of Down Under Tours Australia • Just opposite Catseye Beach, this 19-story hotel offers spacious accommodations and some of the best views on Hamilton Island. • All guestrooms have minibars and balconies with ocean or garden views; suites add spa tubs. • A pool terrace restaurant, tour desk, and 38-yard pool are on site. Guests also have access to the rest of Hamilton Island’s amenities. Published Rates: From $299 to $349/Night* HERON ISLAND CLASSIC EXPERIENCES in Queensland Low-key resort right on the Great Barrier Reef • Nestled on its own seven-acre island, this secluded resort is set amid the Great Barrier Reef, 45 miles east of Gladstone, Queensland. • The contemporary accommodations are distributed around the island; all have refrigerators, ceiling fans, and balconies or terraces. • Reef walks, bird-watching hikes; scuba diving, sunset cruises, and other activities are also available for a fee. • Breakfast included in rate. Published Rates: From $329 to $729/Night* H A M I LT O N I S L A N D PA L M B U N G A L O W S Kuranda by Appointment Arrive at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures via a luxuriously appointed vehicle and a private Aussie guide. A wildlife keeper will personally guide you through the park, highlighting the uniqueness of the Australian flora and fauna. Take to the water on a wildlife-spotting boat cruise before enjoying a delicious lunch in Lilies Restaurant. Transfer to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda. Sit back, relax, and take in the spectacular views as you glide silently over the rain forest canopy. Time then to transfer to the beautiful Kuranda Station to board the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail, which winds over bridges and through tunnels to Freshwater Station via the Kuranda Gold Class service. There your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your accommodation. Price: from $269 per adult; $229 per child (shared) *Minimum 2 passengers, maximum 12 passengers Free-standing bungalows in a tropical garden setting • Romance-seeking travelers will find it in this complex of 49 bungalows set between the Hamilton Island Resort Center and marina. • Free-standing bungalows with cane furnishings and wood-paneled walls have minibars and furnished balconies. • Guests have access to non-motorized watercraft, and to the shops, restaurants, and main pool of the resort center, all a short walk away. Published Rates: From $269/Night* H A M I LT O N I S L A N D P A L M T E R R A C E Low-key lodging for couples and small families • This 60-room low-rise hotel offers familyfriendly accommodations in a peaceful setting 100 yards from Catseye Beach. • Tile floors and colorful fabrics add tropical flair to guestrooms with minibars, Sony PlayStation® consoles, and furnished balconies. • Guests can relax amid the tropical garden setting, or check out the activities in the resort center and Clownfish Club kids’ center. Published Rates: From $249/Night* *For special promotions and reservations, please contact your Travel Specialist. 32 CLASSIC AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2008

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