Two of our favorite hotels in Sydney are: Sebel of Sydney, a charming boutique hotel with roof top swimming pool and gym, situated on Elizabeth Bay, only a ten minute walk to the Rocks and opera house.

Rates based on double occupancy: from 112.00 to 130.00 U.S. per person, .

Quay West Sydney, this 5 star property is situated on Sydney Harbour's Circular Quay next to the historic Rocks. The harbour view rooms have panoramic views of the harbour. All rooms are one or two bedroom suites with living room and full kitchen.

Rates are from 166.00 to 222.00 U.S. per person based on double occupancy.

The above Sydney hotels are rates per night and include tax and service.

There are plenty of good hotels in Cairns from budget to deluxe. One of our Divers favorites is Coral Tree Inn, a value property in the heart of Cairns with swimming pool.  Divers can leave extra baggage at the hotel while traveling to other areas.

Coral Tree Inn, rates from 45.00 U.S. per person for standard room to 65.00 per person for a one bedroom suite with tax and service.

Another favorite of ours is the Sebel Reef House located about 20 minutes out of Cairns in Palm Cove. Set in private grounds on a palm fringed beach along the Great Barrier Reef, this boutique hotel captures a bygone era of colonial clubs and personalized attention.

Sebel Reef House, rates run from 125.00 to 225.00 U.S. per person U.S with tax and service.
 

We can arrange for day trips for both divers and those who want to snorkel. There are many day trips out of Cairns and Port Douglas. Popular boats are Quicksilver and Downunder Dive. There are lots of other activities in this area: skydiving, white water rafting, ballooning, kayaking.