Multi award winning Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience.
The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A buffet style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand.
Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.
Tours depart from Abell Point Marina North and courtesy coach pickups are included.
Hampton Court Palace has provided a luxurious retreat for many of Britain's most famous Kings and Queens. Henry VIII was so inspired by it that he spent three of his honeymoons here. And visitors continue to escape to Britain's greatest palace to experience its history, splendour and stunning scale.
Discover what it was really like to live and work at Hampton Court Palace. Take a fascinating journey through 500 years of royal history. Marvel at the impressive architecture and opulent interiors of the State Apartments and see the vast Tudor Kitchens in full swing. Enjoy the breathtaking Great Hall and Chapel Royal, and see how Sir Christopher Wren transformed the palace to rival Versailles. Take time to appreciate one of the finest collections of Renaissance paintings in Europe, and listen to tales of intrigue at the royal court from expert guides dressed in full historical costume. Or enjoy an audio tour, available in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean and Japanese. They can be collected from the Information Centre in Clock Court.
And that's before you've even begun to explore the stunning riverside gardens where you'll find the famous Maze and one of the world's oldest vines.
‘Top Ten’ things to see and do at Hampton Court. These sights are 'unmissable'
Access to these sights is included in your admission ticket, unless otherwise stated.
Henry VIII's Great Hall
The Great Hall is England’s greatest medieval hall and one of Britain’s oldest theatres. William Shakespeare’s company performed there in 1603-4.
Young Henry VIII exhibition Meet the 'pin-up' prince, before he became fat old Henry VIII, at our Young Henry VIII exhibition (included in your admission ticket). The exhibition includes paintings and interactive displays.
The world famous Maze
Test yourself and get enjoyably lost in 'the most famous Maze in the history of the world'. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket. A 'Maze only' entry is also available.
Tudor kitchens and live Tudor cookery
Built to feed the Court of Henry VIII, the kitchens were expected to provide meals for 600 people twice a day. See the kitchens today and experience the sights and smells of a real Tudor kitchen!
Beautiful gardens
Wander through over 60 acres of beautifully maintained and internationally celebrated gardens at Hampton Court Palace. Entry is included in your ‘All Palace and Gardens’ admission ticket.
Henry VIII: Heads and Hearts
Join Henry for his wedding celebrations and see surprising portraits and personal objects of his wives.
Family fun activities
We have a wide range of activities and tours to entertain families. Choose from family trails, our world-famous maze, costumed guided tours, live Tudor cookery and much much more.
The Chapel Royal
This beautiful chapel has been in continuous use for over 450 years. Visitors are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal.
Tiltyard café - kids' meal deal!
History makes you hungry! At the Tiltyard café, choose from any kid's hot meal with lemonade or milk and a fairy cake for just Deliciously great value.
Bitte beachten Sie weiterhin: Nach der Tour können die Kunden noch etwas länger im Museum bleiben, etwas essen oder Andenken wie Drucke von Gemälden oder Bücher kaufen Obligatorische Garderobe für große Taschen, Kinderwagen, Sonnenschirme, etc. Diese Tour ist nicht für Personen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität geeignet (Tour zu Fuß) Der Tourenplan beinhaltet keinen Aufzug Das Louvre Museum schließt mittwochs und freitags um 22.00 Uhr und an anderen Tagen der offenen Tür um 18.00 Uhr Alle Audioführer müssen nach der Tour zurückgegeben werden
Überspringen Sie die Warteschlange mit diesem Ticket und erhalten Sie schnell Zugang zum weltberühmten Louvre-Museum, das sich im Herzen von Paris am Ufer der Seine befindet.
Der Louvre war früher eine Residenz des Königs von Frankreich und ist heute das meistbesuchte Museum in Paris und eines der weltweit Bekanntesten. Bewundern Sie die Glaspyramide am 1988 eingeweihten Museumseingang. Hier können Sie die Hauptlobby direkt erreichen.
Ihr Ticket bietet Ihnen einen offenen Zugang zu Kunstwerken verschiedener Stilrichtungen aus verschiedenen Epochen, die in zahlreichen Ländern der Welt erschaffen wurden. Darunter finden Sie:
- Die Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vincis berühmtestes Werk und ein Porträt von Francesco del Giocondos Frau, Lisa Gherardini
- Venus de Milo, eine Skulptur, die die Gottheit Aphrodite darstellt - oder Venus in der römischen Mythologie -, die in den Kykladen entdeckt wurde
- Geflügelte Siegesgöttin von Samothrake, eine griechische Skulptur, die die Gottheit Nike darstellt, posierte auf einem Schiffsbug
- Die Ehe in Cana ist das größte Gemälde im Louvre. Das Werk von Paul Véronèse zeigt Christus, wie er bei einer Hochzeit Wasser in Wein verwandelt
- Die Krönung Napoleons ist ein Gemälde, das die Krönung Napoleons I. und der Kaiserin Josephine in der Kathedrale Notre-Dame darstellt
- Das Floß der Medusa ist ein Gemälde von Théodore Géricault, das die schiffbrüchige Fregatte Medusa zeigt, die 1816 in Mauretanien an Land gespült wurde
Cairns is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city nestled between the sea life of the Great Barrier Reef and the rolling downs of the Atherton Tablelands. As the gateway to the wet tropics, the city buzzes with a lively mix of travellers, from backpackers to luxury-seekers keen to soak up the sun. As night falls, the wide streets come alive with bars, galleries and seafood restaurants enticing diners by the waterside.
Snorkel, dive or simply recline on a glass-bottomed boat to admire the breathtaking wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Take a luxurious day trip to Port Douglas, an hour’s drive north, to dine on succulent seafood and shop in fashion boutiques. Walk among the towering ancient trees and lush greenery of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, keeping an eye out for brilliantly coloured butterflies and rare tropical birds; or marvel at enormous prehistoric reptiles in one of the region’s crocodile parks.
Closer to home, take a stroll down the Esplanade to find countless dining options and interesting shops. By night the same stretch comes alive with the Night Markets, where clothes, trinkets and Australian keepsakes are all up for grabs. Spend days simply soaking up the tropical sun on the beach, splashing about in the water when the heat gets too much.
