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The 3-Day Itinerary

A perfect long weekend, hour by hour.

The Reef, the Rainforest & the Village

The essential first-timer's loop, one big reef day, one rainforest day, and a slow village day.

1

Settle into the village

  1. Midday

    Check in & lunch on the marina

    Drop the bags, grab a relaxed lunch at Melaleuca.

  2. Afternoon

    Four Mile Beach

    Long walk on the sand, then up to Flagstaff Hill Lookout.

  3. Evening

    Stroll Macrossan Street

    Ice cream, browse the shops, dinner at Salsa Bar & Grill.

2

Out to the Great Barrier Reef

  1. Early

    Reef day trip

    Full day snorkelling or diving the outer reef.

  2. Late afternoon

    Pool & rest

    Back to the resort to recover from all that sun and salt.

  3. Evening

    Sunset at Hemingway's

    Marina-brewed beers and wood-fired pizza on the deck.

3

Into the Daintree

  1. Morning

    Mossman Gorge swim

    Cool rainforest pools and the rainforest boardwalk.

  2. Lunch

    Daintree crossing

    Cross the river into the ancient rainforest for the afternoon.

  3. Evening

    Farewell dinner at Zinc

    Tropical dining under the fairy lights.

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