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Great Barrier Reef
Highlights
- Explore iconic destinations like Whitehaven Beach and Fraser Island for breathtaking tropical scenery.
- Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef to witness vibrant marine life up close and personal.
- Savour chef’s beach-cooked delights paired with champagne while watching the sunset at Rainbow Beach.
- Take a thrilling helicopter ride for stunning aerial views of the stunning coastline and islands.
Start your adventure in Cairns.
Visit iconic destinations such as Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsundays and Fraser Island. Drink-in some of Australia’s most treasured tropical island scenery and snorkel the revered Great Barrier Reef. Try your hand at catching a monster mud crab or something even more delectable for the dining salon! Sample the chef’s beach-cooked delights and indulge with a glass of champagne as the sun sets on beautiful Rainbow Beach. Take a dive on a WWII wreck, squeeze-in a hike to spectacular vantage or be the first to the top in the ship’s helicopter. Not to be missed nature-based adventure!
This is a sample itinerary only. Prevailing conditions, local arrangements and indeed, what we discover on the day, may cause variation. Helicopter flights can be purchased additional to the indicated tariff as a package or individually. Please refer to the sailing schedule to determine if this itinerary is available on the TRUE NORTH or TRUE NORTH II.
Itinerary highlights
Horizontal Waterfalls
Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience!
Montgomery Reef
Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed and see it you will as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!
Kings Cascades
At Kings Cascades they manoeuvre the True North right under the falls.Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ – a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong.
King George Falls
As soon as the tide is high enough, they’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then their journey upstream will take them to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here they anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Take the helicopter to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight.
Kununurra
Broome
Tour details
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Single Available from 22 November 2025
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Single Available from 29 November 2025
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Single Available from 29 November 2025
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Sevice Activity
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
True North II
On a True North expedition, you’ll embark on an adventure that only a few people in the world get to experience.
True North and True North II are purpose-built to go where big ships cannot, while exploring even further in dedicated adventure boats.
Most itineraries also feature an onboard helicopter, so you can visit locations almost inaccessible to most. In-between locations, you’ll relish in the luxury of our beautifully designed boat. Not to mention onboard chefs, who craft a bespoke menu inspired by your location and daily catch.
You’ll be able to pack your days full of scenic tours, fishing, mud crabbing, waterfall walks, picnics, natural history appreciation, rock art exploration and helicopter excursions.
To make sure your experience is uniquely catered to you, itineraries are limited to small groups (36 guests aboard True North and just 22 guests aboard True North II) with an Australian crew on board every expedition (22 crew on True North and 15 crew on True North II).
For more than 35 years we have immersed our guests in stunning landscapes, coral wonderlands, unique cultural opportunities, and extraordinary encounters with nature. When you join them onboard, you’ll soon start to discover why life’s different after True North.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre