Great Barrier Reef on the cheap, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Jun 5th, 2006
Traditionally, the thought of a holiday out in the Whitsundays conjures up images of huge bills and exorbitant prices.
This is not necessarily the case here...we've found some fun in the tropical north that won't break the budget!Club Crocodile Resort-Airlie Beach is a 160 room tropical resort situated in the Whitsundays. The resort has two oasis style pools, a waterfall, heated spa, tennis court, games room, two bars, dining at the Hard Croc Caf, BBQ Facilities, nightly entertainment and babysitting! They have a number of different rooms: Deluxe Rooms include private balcony with elevated garden or beach views, queen bed, air con and ceiling fans, refrigerator, ensuite bathroom with bath, tea & coffee facilities, TV and ironing facilities.
The Standard Resort Rooms are either ground floor or elevated rooms, many with a veranda and pool views, Air con, ceiling fans, fridge, tv, ensuite bathroom with shower and tea & coffee facilities. There are also a number of standard Family Rooms - these rooms include a roll-away bed for one child or bunk beds for more. Hard Croc Cafe is a bistro-style restaurant and provides affordable meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service each day. The Hard Croc Cafe features a selection of popular Australian cuisine using the freshest local produce. A long cool cocktail, icy cold beer, sparkling wine or smooth liqueur can be enjoyed at Swamps Bar. Along with the usual spirits you just can't beat a croctail! There is nightly entertainment including live music, comedy shows, Karaoke, games nights and who could pass up toad racing!
Out at Reefworld the family can enjoy an adventure-packed day coming face to face with schools of tropical reef fish, coral formations, easy to follow snorkelling trails or simply relax on the sundeck and enjoy the amazing 360 view of the Great Barrier Reef. The day begins cruising through the sheltered waters of the Whitsunday Islands, through the Coral Sea and on to Hardy Reef which is 39 nautical miles from the Whitsunday Coast. Reefworld is one of the largest floating reef pontoons in Australia.
It features change rooms, outdoor fresh water showers, children's swimming enclosures, large uncrowded open sundecks and extensive shaded areas to enjoy your buffet lunch. The company also offer a semi submersible to check out the coral without having to get wet. This tour takes you along the reef wall and the large underwater observatory is the ideal place to sit back, relax and watch the colourful schools of fish as they glide on by.
Further Information
Reefworld day out $200 for 2 adults & 2 children (4 - 14 years). Save over 50%. First 100 callers. Includes 4 hour cruise, buffet lunch and all equipment.
Fantasea Cruises
07 4946 5111
Website: www.fantasea.com.au
Family rooms from $99 a night (sleeps 4). Includes breakfast First 100 callers.
Club Crocodile Resort
07 4946 7155
Jetstar to Proserpine one way flights from $94 ex Brisbane and $114 ex Sydney. Prices available online and include surcharges, fees & taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Website: www.qantas.com
Prices correct at 8/5/06
