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The Reef House - palm cove
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The Reef House - poolside dining
The Reef House - Brigadier king room
The Reef House - aerial pool
The Reef House - palm cove
Daintree Eco Lodge - bedroom
Daintree Eco Lodge - rainforest hideaway bath
Daintree Eco Lodge - balcony
Daintree Eco Lodge - rainforest
Daintree Eco Lodge - waterfall
The Reef House - Day Spa
Sailaway - boat
Sailaway - snorkelling
Sailaway - turtle
Sailaway - coral viewing
Sailaway - fish

Tropical North Queensland

The Reef House & Daintree Eco Lodge

The Reef House Retreat, Palm Cove
The Reef House is an adults-only retreat offering Relaxation Escapes and personalised service by the Coral Sea. Enjoy inclusive packages and activities curated for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation in our small hotel dedicated to house guests. Located just 25 minutes north of Cairns in the secluded Palm Cove village, an upscale boutique beachfront experience awaits guests at The Reef House Adults Retreat Palm Cove. The resort offers a warm, personalised service and bespoke relaxation escapes including a range of 28+ complimentary luxury inclusions and signature experiences. The adults-only, Reef House is the perfect getaway for couples seeking romantic bliss or simply a holiday in sheer relaxation, solo travellers are welcome. The iconic Reef House overlooks Palm Cove Beach and the Coral Sea and was one of the first hotels to open in Palm Cove. Relax in the tranquillity or heated Mineral pool, revive with yoga, or indulge in the Mult awarded day spa. Get out and explore the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Finish your day with punch and canapés served in the Brigadier's Lounge before dining under the stars at the Reef House Restaurant (bookings essential).

Daintree Eco Lodge
The Daintree Ecolodge is nestled in the heart of the magnificent World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and offers boutique eco-luxury accommodation in a breathtaking environment of refugial habitats, native flora and fauna, authentic Indigenous culture and sacred and striking diversity. The Daintree Rainforest is a rare jewel in the crown of Mother Nature believed to be over 180 million years old and the lodge’s 15 bayans (treehouses) are immersed in the rainforest canopy allowing guests to reconnect with nature and loved ones in a lush tropical setting. Rise to the sound of the birds in the canopy above, take in the majesty of the enchanted rainforest and discover the lodge’s sacred private waterfall, escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul at the Daintree Wellness Spa and dine on locally-inspired seasonal menus bursting with the freshest and most sustainable ingredients at the onsite Julaymba Restaurant.

Afternoon Low Isles & Sunset Cruise Operated by Sailaway
Enjoy a later start to your day with a relaxed experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles. Explore the island during the quiet time of day with a guided snorkel tour by a marine biologist, over the beautiful coral gardens and swim with turtles in their natural habitat. Continue to enjoy your afternoon on the glass bottom boat with an interesting reef talk by our skipper and join our experienced guide to explore the history and nature of Low Isles with an Island Heritage Walk. We serve a delicious light lunch, afternoon tea and a selection of canapés. Beverages are also included to top off the day and provide 1st class service. As the sun sets, take in the thrill of pure sailing on Sailaway, a luxury Lagoon 500 sailing catamaran, with ambient music and spectacular mountain views of the Daintree Rainforest. Being a private charter, this tour is suitable for all ages, ideal for small groups of family and friends wanting a special and memorable experience of the Great Barrier Reef.

Deal includes:

  • Return Economy class airfares flying Qantas from Auckland & Christchurch to Cairns (via Brisbane) or Wellington to Cairns (via Sydney)
  • 7 Day car hire in kia Sportage or similar - Pick up/drop off Cairns Airport
  • 4 Nights at Reef House Resort & Spa Palm Cove
  • 2 Nights at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa in a Canopy Treehouse with Breakfast daily
  • Afternoon Low Isles & Sunset Cruise including snorkelling, light lunch, beverages & canapes

Reef House Resort & Spa inclusions:

  • 4 nights in a Brigadier King Room
  • Gin infused welcome drink & bottle of sparkling wine chilled in-room upon arrival
  • Daily A La Carte Breakfast with barista coffee
  • Brigadier’s punch & canapés served in the Lounge at twilight
  • Reef House Sports Cap, History Book and Sleep Easy Guide to take home & access to the signature experiences.

Room Types

from Auckland

The Reef House & Daintree Eco Lodge

Auckland

6 night package

from $5079 per person share twin

  • Travel 14 Jul - 31 Jul 25

Auckland

6 night package

from $4929 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Aug - 19 Sep 25, 06 Oct - 31 Oct 25

Auckland

6 night package

from $4739 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Nov - 27 Nov 25

Auckland

6 night package

from $4819 per person share twin

  • Travel 28 Nov - 14 Dec 25

Auckland

6 night package

from $4869 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Feb - 25 Mar 26

Wellington

6 night package

from $5105 per person share twin

  • Travel 14 Jul - 31 Jul 25

Wellington

6 night package

from $4955 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Aug - 19 Sep 25, 06 Oct - 31 Oct 25

Wellington

6 night package

from $4765 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Nov - 27 Nov 25

Wellington

6 night package

from $4845 per person share twin

  • Travel 28 Nov - 14 Dec 25

Wellington

6 night package

from $4895 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Feb - 25 Mar 26

Christchurch

6 night package

from $5105 per person share twin

  • Travel 14 Jul - 31 Jul 25

Christchurch

6 night package

from $4955 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Aug - 19 Sep 25, 06 Oct - 31 Oct 25

Christchurch

6 night package

from $4765 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Nov - 27 Nov 25

Christchurch

6 night package

from $4845 per person share twin

  • Travel 28 Nov - 14 Dec 25

Christchurch

6 night package

from $4895 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Feb - 25 Mar 26

Port Douglas sightseeing optional add-ons

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wavepiercing catamaran and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. Choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver’s unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or add on a helicopter flight over the reef. Whichever way you choose, you’ll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

Includes:

•    Return hotel transfers
•    Morning and afternoon teas on board
•    Reef presentation by marine biologist
•    Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch
•    All snorkelling equipment provided
•    Stinger/Lycra Suits & Bouyancy Aids provided
•    Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas
•    Qualified lifeguard supervision
•    Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
•    Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels
•    Fish feeding [conducted by crew]

Operates: Daily except Christmas Day

Opening hours: Cruise departs from the Marina at 10:00am.

Duration: 5.5 hours (plus transfers)

Price from: $385 per adult, $205 per child (4-14 years)

If you love nature and the water, then this is the perfect tour for you! Beginning with an interpretive river walk, where the shallow or dry riverbed serves as your path upstream, completely enveloped by the rainforest. This unique journey allows you to explore the river's course on foot, surrounded by rainforest, before transitioning to a different section of the river for the next phase of your adventure. Here, equipped with river sleds, you'll experience the varied pace of the river's flow. Glide through calm waters under a lush canopy, then feel the exhilaration of navigating faster currents

Includes:

•    Return transfers ex Port Douglas and Mossman
•    free tour photos
•    rash vest/wetsuit
•    boots
•    snorkel mask (if suitable)
•    river sled
•    all safety equipment
•    experienced river guide
•    snacks

Operates: Daily except Christmas Day

Departure Time: Morning tour - 9:00am Port Douglas, 9:20am Mossman. Afternoon tour: 2:00pm Port Douglas, 2:20pm Mossman.

Duration: up to 2 hours in rainforest, 3.5 hours return ex Port Douglas

Price from: $159 per adult, $125 per child (4-15 years)

This full-day, small-group tour offers an immersive and hassle-free experience of the Daintree Rainforest, one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a pick up from Port Douglas, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, learn about local flora and fauna at Marrdja Botanical Walk, explore Mossman Gorge, and soak up the scenery at Mt. Alexandra Lookout. Plus, take a beach walk to the spot where the rainforest and Great Barrier Reef meet.

Includes:

  • Morning tea & Lunch 
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide with Live commentary on board
  • Wildlife spotting river cruise on the Daintree River
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off, selected Port Douglas hotels only

Excludes:

  • Drinks & Ice Cream from Daintree Ice Cream Compan


Operates: Daily except Sundays & Public Holidays
Duration: 10 hours

Operates: Daily except Christmas Day
Departure Time:
Departs 7.20am. Returns approx. 4.30pm
Duration:
9 hours
Price from: $285 per adult, $255 per child (7-14 years)

 

Terms & Conditions

Valid for new bookings only from 12 May-13 Jun 25 or until sold out. • Prices are correct as at 08 May 25. • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation. • Pricing is a guide due to dynamic pricing and correct at the time of submission but is subject to change without notice. • Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. Price is based on the most direct routing but may vary depending on subsequent tax & surcharge increases. • Full payment is required at time of booking. • All travel must be commenced and completed as specified • Some surcharges, closeouts, flight, routing and accommodation restrictions apply • Packages are subject to availability. • Advertised packages are based on Return Economy Class flights flying Qantas from Auckland or Christchurch to Cairns via Brisbane or Wellington via Sydney • Flights are restricted to selected day of the week schedules. • Day of the week surcharges may apply • Min/max stays apply • Twin share is based on 2 adults sharing a room, bedding configurations may vary. • If additional accommodation is required due to flight schedules this is at customers own expense • Blackout dates and surcharges may apply over special events, public holidays, and holiday periods. Car hire is with Avis Australia, pick up/drop off Cairns Airport and subject to dynamic availability. Vehicle excess conditions will apply. Inclusions are subject to change based on supplier operational capabilities. • Any hotel credits that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Airfares are non-refundable, non-transferable and name changes are not permitted • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details.

HOT Code: CMPTEQ1205