Kite surf the Great Barrier Reef
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Guests and Crew wave goodbye at the end of a great trip to Lizard Island
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REEF-SLEEP - Welcome aboard! 2 - 7 day packages available.
Departing daily from Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation.
OceanXplorer’s Reef-Sleep offers a unique overnight adventure which unfolds both below and above the sea! Centrally located at beautiful Rachel Carson Reef, just a short cruise out from Cape Tribulation. Cruise along the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest coastline and out amongst the reefs of the Coral Sea, before arriving at your floating hotel where your outdoor reef adventure begins.
Relax and recharge by night aboard our fully-licensed, air-conditioned mother-ship, MV SuperSport. Explore the reef by day - and night - with our qualified instructors. Snorkel, scuba dive, sea-kayak, kite-surfing, dinghy sailing and fishing or simply recline on the sundeck with a cool drink - the options are endless.
All the comforts of home from ready-made beds to on-board barbecues await you – surrounded by the unsurpassed splendor that is the Great Barrier Reef. Choose from private double ensuited berths to shared facility bunk rooms for those on a budget. Whether you’re a certified water-baby, or a first-timer, our qualified instructors are happy to show you step-by-step how to get up-close and personal with a magnificent array of tropical fish, clams and coral gardens. Live the Great Barrier Reef 24/7!
Kite-surfing holidays on the Great Barrier Reef.... Look at an extended 7 day trip while visiting Tropical North Queensland.
SPECIAL for 2008 - Your OceanXplorer Expeditions and Australian Kite Surfari have planned down to the last detail the best 7 days of your holiday: all you have to do is bring your kite, your clothes and a sense of adventure. Our team will take care of everything…. the flying, the four wheel driving, the cruising, the accommodation, the food, the drinks, the camping and the planning. Simply relax and kite-surf 24/7.
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Price Includes |
(KS-9951-P) |
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Scenic 1hr Low level flight from Cairns over reef and rainforest |
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Accomodation - towel, linen, bedding |
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Food & Drink |
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Beach Rooftop Camping overlooking the Coral Sea |
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Snorkeling and seakayaking for non kitesurfer partners |
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Nature walk around Lizard Island Nat Park |
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Cruise |
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Professional local guides |
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4x4 Driving |
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Shore and land excursions |
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Price Excludes |
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Kitesurf Equipment... just byo toothbrush... and energy! |
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Suitability / Level |
Intermediates + |
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Minimum Age |
12 |
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Max Group Size |
26 |
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Day 1
Arrive Cairns International Airport, your guide Jon Day from OceanXplorer Expeditions will be there to meet and welcome you. We board our coach for the short transfer to the famous Yorkies Knob and visit Kite-Rite store, checkout Cairns kite sites and sample hire gear, while other international guests arrive.
By early afternoon we all transfer to the Reef flight Terminal, for our 60 minute low level scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to remote Lizard Island, over-night accommodation on board the Oceanxplorer live-aboard mother ship MV SuperSport in Watson’s Bay, welcome briefing and BBQ party.
Day 2
Early morning cruise to the reef for a relaxing snorkel before returning to the protected waters of the southern lagoon at Lizard Island, 7 hrs of kite-surfing with strong south easterly winds in the 25-30 kt range. Climb back aboard SuperSport in the late-afternoon for the return 30 mins cruise to our sheltered anchorage on the Northern side of Lizard Island in Watson’s Bay.
Day 3
Early morning cruise to the outer reef for a giant of an experience that you’ll treasure for a lifetime, snorkelling with the Dwarf Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef simply cannot be surpassed. Dwarf Minkes grow up to 8 metres in length, and are well known for their natural curiosity.
Enjoy the spectacle of migrating Humpback Whales and the very sociable Dwarf Minkes, before the unforgettable encounter in the water with these magnificent ocean creatures. Fully-certified snorkel instructors and a marine biologist are at hand to guide you through the fascinating world of the Dwarf Minke Whale and the beautiful coral gardens and pinnacles of the reef, ensuring minimal impact on this unique underwater environment.
After lunch the wind has reached full strength and we return for more spectacular kite-surfing in the crystal blue lagoon.
Climb back aboard SuperSport in the late-afternoon for the return 30 minute cruise to our sheltered anchorage on the Northern side of Lizard Island in Watson’s Bay for a gentle sea-kayak before our farewell dinner.
Day 4
SuperSport weighs anchor and cruises for 1.5 hours toward the mainland. Once we arrive at Cape Flattery, guests prepare to dis-embark in tenders for the 5 minute shore transfer to the beach of Flattery harbour. This is the site of one of the windiest beaches in Australia and one of the worlds largest sand mine at Cape Flattery.
Once there, this remote beach is yours! Your guide Ant Hadleigh from Australian Kite Surfari is the only operator to have special permission to use this beach, which is located on traditional Aboriginal lands.
There is no set itinerary and experienced guides are on-hand to provide local knowledge and expertise on the area, the wind, the flora and the fauna.
Ant Hadleigh, your Australian Kite Surfari host, has been coming to this area for over 20 years. He knows the coastal creeks, the tides, the wind and where to find the best freshwater coastal springs, right on the beach.
While you are enjoying the wind, your host ‘Ant’ will set-up camp and he has thought of everything including: eskies, bush fridge, cook pots, fishing rods, sand surfing boards, elevated tents and even a toilet tent.
At the end of the day, enjoy a hot or cold shower and kick back in front of a beach bonfire; Dinner will recharge your tanks and could be fresh fish, prawns or even a roast meal;
Climb up into your top-of-4WD Surfari tent, enjoy cooling tropical breezes and listen to the waves break gently on the beach, as you drift off to sleep.
Day 5
Awake to the morning sunrise and you guessed it more remote beach kiting as we indulge on a full day at Cape Flattery before climbing aboard the 4WD’s for the 3 hour off-road adventure to Cape Bedford. We arrive late afternoon in time for 2 hours of high wind kite-surfing, while your hosts set up camp. Enjoy our bush BBQ tucker for dinner under the stars and relax after dinner with a walk along the beach.
Day 6
Awake to the sound of the sea and you guessed it more remote beach kiting as we indulge on a full day at Cape Bedford.
Day 7
Wake up to the sunrise and get one more kite-surf in before you return home. Your hosts will break camp and load up the 4WD’s for the 2hr journey to the small village of Cooktown. Free-time to sightsee and pick up souvenirs or re-live the past with a tour through the Captain Cook Museum. Before boarding your 45 mins scenic flight south over the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation to Cairns international Airport, and your flight home. |
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On cruise ship - Twin and Triple shared cabins on board mothership - option for en suite cabins available. Twin, double or bunk beds available.
4X4 Beach Camping - Double rooftop tents (1000 star rating) |
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